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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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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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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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 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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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: 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: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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