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Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Five-star Irish resort, Powerscourt, has unveiled its reimagined 20-treatment-room spa with a new name –
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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HCM magazine
Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Research
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Opinion
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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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A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
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court news

Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Five-star Irish resort, Powerscourt, has unveiled its reimagined 20-treatment-room spa with a new name –
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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