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Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional reformer movements
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
Oriele Frank is leaving Elemis, the company she co-founded 33 years ago with Linder Steiner,
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, will leave his current position at his own request
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) is inviting spa and wellness industry professionals
Intelligent Spas is inviting spa managers from around the world to take part in an
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Box 12, supplier of boxing studios and programming, is going into voluntary liquidation, with Begbies
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of
Soho House, the operator of private members’ clubs and its in-house Cowshed-branded spas, has secured
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) board of directors has announced its lawyers have dissolved the
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
Former Xponential Fitness founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, has been revealed as the founder of
For the first time, FIBO is hosting the Longevity & Hospitality Summit, dedicated to the
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Laszlo Puczko, CEO of Health Tourism Worldwide (HTTWLife), has initiated a new conversation about the
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
The next edition of annual industry event Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) is set to take
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
Annual industry event Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) will be hosted in Geneva, Switzerland, at the
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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HCM People
Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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
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
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
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
Opinion
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directors news

Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional reformer movements
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
Oriele Frank is leaving Elemis, the company she co-founded 33 years ago with Linder Steiner,
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, will leave his current position at his own request
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) is inviting spa and wellness industry professionals
Intelligent Spas is inviting spa managers from around the world to take part in an
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Box 12, supplier of boxing studios and programming, is going into voluntary liquidation, with Begbies
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of
Soho House, the operator of private members’ clubs and its in-house Cowshed-branded spas, has secured
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) board of directors has announced its lawyers have dissolved the
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
Former Xponential Fitness founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, has been revealed as the founder of
For the first time, FIBO is hosting the Longevity & Hospitality Summit, dedicated to the
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Laszlo Puczko, CEO of Health Tourism Worldwide (HTTWLife), has initiated a new conversation about the
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
The next edition of annual industry event Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) is set to take
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
Annual industry event Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) will be hosted in Geneva, Switzerland, at the
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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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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