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OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, US, has partnered with regenerative and longevity technology company
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Orca, described as "the world's first forward-tilt incliner" for 'intelligent recovery' is designed to deliver
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Dr Paul Bedford has announced the return of the Retention Convention, which will take place
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in
The Good Spa Guide has analysed feedback from 2,557 of its members on their enjoyment
As the spa and wellness industry continues to evolve, Spa Life UK 2025 invites professionals
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Emma Barry, industry consultant and founder of Trouble Global, is inviting fitness professionals to a
The story of Wildsmith Skin began over 180 years ago with William Walker Wildsmith, a
Catalonia is rapidly gaining recognition as a world-class hub for major international sports events and
MSpa continues to make significant advancements in environmental sustainability, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to reducing
Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the
A weekly training session with whole body electronic muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can reduce cardiovascular disease
Spa industry figure Raffaella Dallarda has unveiled her latest 352-page book, E-SPAnsiva, showcasing 50 of
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Experience the evolution of wellness at the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2024, the country’s premier
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Interview
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
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Talking point
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
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Feedback
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
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Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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convention news

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, US, has partnered with regenerative and longevity technology company
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Orca, described as "the world's first forward-tilt incliner" for 'intelligent recovery' is designed to deliver
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Dr Paul Bedford has announced the return of the Retention Convention, which will take place
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in
The Good Spa Guide has analysed feedback from 2,557 of its members on their enjoyment
As the spa and wellness industry continues to evolve, Spa Life UK 2025 invites professionals
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Emma Barry, industry consultant and founder of Trouble Global, is inviting fitness professionals to a
The story of Wildsmith Skin began over 180 years ago with William Walker Wildsmith, a
Catalonia is rapidly gaining recognition as a world-class hub for major international sports events and
MSpa continues to make significant advancements in environmental sustainability, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to reducing
Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the
A weekly training session with whole body electronic muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can reduce cardiovascular disease
Spa industry figure Raffaella Dallarda has unveiled her latest 352-page book, E-SPAnsiva, showcasing 50 of
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Experience the evolution of wellness at the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2024, the country’s premier
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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