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The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer and its treatment, according to an umbrella
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
The Soma Space, which uses a trauma-informed approach to getting people active, has been awarded
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Elevate Arena
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,)
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
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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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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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depression news

The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer and its treatment, according to an umbrella
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
The Soma Space, which uses a trauma-informed approach to getting people active, has been awarded
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,)
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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