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Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
Germaine de Capuccini has launched a facial protocol called Expert Lab Tec-Exosome, which will join
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
A major new cultural facility has opened in Taichung, Taiwan, bringing together a metropolitan art
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
Results-driven skincare brand 111Skin has introduced a pair of exosome-infused products in its new Exosome
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
The Fiji government has welcomed Kerzner International’s plans to develop a One&Only resort and residences
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Laszlo Puczko, CEO of Health Tourism Worldwide (HTTWLife), has initiated a new conversation about the
Your guests' journey begins the moment they step through your doors. Every detail – warm
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to return for its 14th year on 14 June
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Phyto-aromatherapy skincare and spa brand Yon-Ka Paris has refreshed the formula behind its Nutri-Contour Eye
After five years of research, Thalion has launched Ocean Secrets, a premium marine skincare line
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

communication news

Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
Germaine de Capuccini has launched a facial protocol called Expert Lab Tec-Exosome, which will join
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
A major new cultural facility has opened in Taichung, Taiwan, bringing together a metropolitan art
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
Results-driven skincare brand 111Skin has introduced a pair of exosome-infused products in its new Exosome
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
The Fiji government has welcomed Kerzner International’s plans to develop a One&Only resort and residences
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Laszlo Puczko, CEO of Health Tourism Worldwide (HTTWLife), has initiated a new conversation about the
Your guests' journey begins the moment they step through your doors. Every detail – warm
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to return for its 14th year on 14 June
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Phyto-aromatherapy skincare and spa brand Yon-Ka Paris has refreshed the formula behind its Nutri-Contour Eye
After five years of research, Thalion has launched Ocean Secrets, a premium marine skincare line
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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