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A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
Just as spring dawns across the UK this April, a brand new botanical spa will
Lisa Barden has been named as the new group director of spa & wellness for
Set in a traditional riverboat on the River Thames, the hotly anticipated Floating Spa at
Architecture firm Spratley & Partners has completed a multi-million-pound renovation on the historic Heckfield Place
Boutique hotel group City & Country Hotels has revealed details of the spa being launched
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Elan Spa at Mallory Court Hotel is the first standalone facility of its kind in
Boutique hotel operator City & Country Hotels has revealed plans to open its fifth UK
The Bannatyne Group has ditched plans for a partial IPO and is now reassessing its
The Bannatyne Group returned an impressive set of financial results for 2015, putting the health
The Bannatyne Group is sizing up a £300m float on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
The Bannatyne Group has added a £500,000 gym to its Charlton House Spa Hotel in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Bannatyne Group is working to reposition itself as an upmarket operator in 2016, centred
Life Fitness has equipped a new fitness suite at Ramside Hall in Durham, following an
Bannatyne Group, the company founded by TV Dragon and leisure entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne, has acquired
Miskin Manor, a Grade II listed country hotel near Cardiff, has upgraded its health club
A luxury townhouse hotel is set to open in Knightsbridge, London in December. The Wellesley
London-based Arab Investments' City and Country Hotels is to launch a new 36-suite luxury hotel
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Hotel operator Barceló UK has promoted Ian Charlton to the role of group leisure club
City & Country Hotels will operate a new boutique hotel in central London owned by
The new Michelin Guide for 2009 includes four new two-star and 26 new one-star restaurants.
Despite difficult conditions, the hotel sector performed well in 2007 according to a new report.
The Broads Authority has launched its Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS). The initiative, which rewards
A new resort spa has launched near the Pilanesburg National Game Park in South Africa.
Hart’s Hotel has received the César Award for the 2007 City Hotel of the Year,
Scottish group Crerar Hotels has acquired Chevin Country Park Hotel in Otley, West Yorkshire, for
Peter Bramich, dirctor and general manager of Deans Place country hotel and restaurant in Alfriston,
Raymond Blanc’s country hotel – Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire – was
Fitness Express – which operates 26 health clubs in hotels across the UK – is
Dawnay Shore Hotels, which acquired the Paramount Hotel group in July 2004 for £215m, has
UK-based Von Essen Hotels’ offer for Luxury Family Hotels (LFH) has been declared unconditional, paving
The Sports Council for Wales’ (SCW) Sportsmatch Cymru scheme has revealed that the Welsh Women’s
Cliveden, the country hotel renowned for Profuma scandal in the 1960s, has been sold for
Cliveden, the country hotel renowned for Profuma scandal in the 1960s, has been sold for
Country hotels group Elite Hotels has launched a new health spa facility at the 112-room
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
12,300
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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.
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ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
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The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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country hotel news

A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English
Just as spring dawns across the UK this April, a brand new botanical spa will
Lisa Barden has been named as the new group director of spa & wellness for
Set in a traditional riverboat on the River Thames, the hotly anticipated Floating Spa at
Architecture firm Spratley & Partners has completed a multi-million-pound renovation on the historic Heckfield Place
Boutique hotel group City & Country Hotels has revealed details of the spa being launched
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Elan Spa at Mallory Court Hotel is the first standalone facility of its kind in
Boutique hotel operator City & Country Hotels has revealed plans to open its fifth UK
The Bannatyne Group has ditched plans for a partial IPO and is now reassessing its
The Bannatyne Group returned an impressive set of financial results for 2015, putting the health
The Bannatyne Group is sizing up a £300m float on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
The Bannatyne Group has added a £500,000 gym to its Charlton House Spa Hotel in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Bannatyne Group is working to reposition itself as an upmarket operator in 2016, centred
Life Fitness has equipped a new fitness suite at Ramside Hall in Durham, following an
Bannatyne Group, the company founded by TV Dragon and leisure entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne, has acquired
Miskin Manor, a Grade II listed country hotel near Cardiff, has upgraded its health club
A luxury townhouse hotel is set to open in Knightsbridge, London in December. The Wellesley
London-based Arab Investments' City and Country Hotels is to launch a new 36-suite luxury hotel
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Hotel operator Barceló UK has promoted Ian Charlton to the role of group leisure club
City & Country Hotels will operate a new boutique hotel in central London owned by
The new Michelin Guide for 2009 includes four new two-star and 26 new one-star restaurants.
Despite difficult conditions, the hotel sector performed well in 2007 according to a new report.
The Broads Authority has launched its Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS). The initiative, which rewards
A new resort spa has launched near the Pilanesburg National Game Park in South Africa.
Hart’s Hotel has received the César Award for the 2007 City Hotel of the Year,
Scottish group Crerar Hotels has acquired Chevin Country Park Hotel in Otley, West Yorkshire, for
Peter Bramich, dirctor and general manager of Deans Place country hotel and restaurant in Alfriston,
Raymond Blanc’s country hotel – Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire – was
Fitness Express – which operates 26 health clubs in hotels across the UK – is
Dawnay Shore Hotels, which acquired the Paramount Hotel group in July 2004 for £215m, has
UK-based Von Essen Hotels’ offer for Luxury Family Hotels (LFH) has been declared unconditional, paving
The Sports Council for Wales’ (SCW) Sportsmatch Cymru scheme has revealed that the Welsh Women’s
Cliveden, the country hotel renowned for Profuma scandal in the 1960s, has been sold for
Cliveden, the country hotel renowned for Profuma scandal in the 1960s, has been sold for
Country hotels group Elite Hotels has launched a new health spa facility at the 112-room
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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