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The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Kate Mearns will receive the 2026 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award in recognition of her contributions
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Sharilyn Abbajay, honoured industry veteran
Spa and wellness professionals from around the world have descended on Colorado Springs for the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has celebrated industry consultant Anna Moine with the 2025 ISPA
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Industry figure Tammy Pahel has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with its
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
Jennifer Wayland-Smith has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with the 2023 ISPA
ISPA is hosting a virtual event series bringing together luminaries from a variety of backgrounds
ISPA has announced it will present Ella Kent with the 2020 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
A crowd of over 2,200 spa community members came together 11-13 September for the 29th
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dr Bryan Williams has been named as the recipient of the 2019 ISPA Dedicated Contributor
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will present Jeff Kohl, former chief operating officer of Spa
The Green Spa Network has announced the winners of its sixth annual Sustainability Awards, which
The recently unveiled ISPA Academy is your one-stop-shop for educational resources to help your spa
The brand-new ISPA Academy is your one-stop-shop for educational resources to help your spa business
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Dr. Mary Wisnom, professor at Florida Gulf Coast
The Green Spa Network named the winners in its Sustainability Awards during the 2016 Congress
The International SPA Association will present Jean Kolb with the 2016 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
Miraval Resort and Spa, Living Earth Crafts, Two Bunch Palms and Spa Blue at Del
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will present Sharilyn Abbajay – senior vice president of operations,
ISPA is to honour the co-founders of The Hills Health Ranch in British Columbia at
The ‘Live Music Capitol of the World’, Austin, Texas, US, is preparing to host the
The International Spa Association’s (ISPA) membership has reached a record high of more than 3,000
The International Spa Association (ISPA) is to honour Jonathan Paul DeVierville, PhD, at their annual
Three leading health and spa industry professionals were honoured during the recent 2006 International Spa
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Life Lessons
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
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Editor's letter
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
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Profile
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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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dedicated contributor award news

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Kate Mearns will receive the 2026 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award in recognition of her contributions
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Sharilyn Abbajay, honoured industry veteran
Spa and wellness professionals from around the world have descended on Colorado Springs for the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has celebrated industry consultant Anna Moine with the 2025 ISPA
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Industry figure Tammy Pahel has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with its
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
Jennifer Wayland-Smith has been recognised by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with the 2023 ISPA
ISPA is hosting a virtual event series bringing together luminaries from a variety of backgrounds
ISPA has announced it will present Ella Kent with the 2020 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
A crowd of over 2,200 spa community members came together 11-13 September for the 29th
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dr Bryan Williams has been named as the recipient of the 2019 ISPA Dedicated Contributor
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will present Jeff Kohl, former chief operating officer of Spa
The Green Spa Network has announced the winners of its sixth annual Sustainability Awards, which
The recently unveiled ISPA Academy is your one-stop-shop for educational resources to help your spa
The brand-new ISPA Academy is your one-stop-shop for educational resources to help your spa business
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Dr. Mary Wisnom, professor at Florida Gulf Coast
The Green Spa Network named the winners in its Sustainability Awards during the 2016 Congress
The International SPA Association will present Jean Kolb with the 2016 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
Miraval Resort and Spa, Living Earth Crafts, Two Bunch Palms and Spa Blue at Del
The International Spa Association (ISPA) will present Sharilyn Abbajay – senior vice president of operations,
ISPA is to honour the co-founders of The Hills Health Ranch in British Columbia at
The ‘Live Music Capitol of the World’, Austin, Texas, US, is preparing to host the
The International Spa Association’s (ISPA) membership has reached a record high of more than 3,000
The International Spa Association (ISPA) is to honour Jonathan Paul DeVierville, PhD, at their annual
Three leading health and spa industry professionals were honoured during the recent 2006 International Spa
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HCM promotional features
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Featured press releases
EGYM press release: Kore Sandwell expands smart fitness offering with EGYM launch at Wednesbury and Tipton Leisure Centres
Kore Sandwell (formerly Sandwell Leisure Trust) is continuing its investment in member health and wellbeing with the installation of EGYM at Wednesbury Leisure Centre and Tipton Leisure Centre, bringing industry-leading smart fitness technology to even mo
Directory
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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