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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Functional supplement brand Innermost has created a daily greens supplement called The Greens Blend, designed
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Aman Resorts is developing its first African safari resort and branded residences at Aman Karingani,
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Italian architecture firm ABCPlus Studio has revealed plans for an environmentally-conscious mixed-use destination near the
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Luxury marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has refreshed and expanded its water-resistant AlgoProtect suncare
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced Elemis as its first official skincare
Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
The beating heart of Comfort Zone ’s Village in Parma, Italy, is a science-driven botanical
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
L'OCCITANE en Provence is pleased to announce the opening of the Spa by L’OCCITANE at
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Elemis has launched the Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum, a new formula rich in marine actives
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Conde Nast’s iconic fashion and lifestyle magazine, Vogue, has launched a Global Spa Guide, curating
Alliance Leisure
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12,300
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Interview
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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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HCM People

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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
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Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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diversity news

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Functional supplement brand Innermost has created a daily greens supplement called The Greens Blend, designed
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Aman Resorts is developing its first African safari resort and branded residences at Aman Karingani,
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Italian architecture firm ABCPlus Studio has revealed plans for an environmentally-conscious mixed-use destination near the
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Luxury marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has refreshed and expanded its water-resistant AlgoProtect suncare
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced Elemis as its first official skincare
Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
The beating heart of Comfort Zone ’s Village in Parma, Italy, is a science-driven botanical
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
L'OCCITANE en Provence is pleased to announce the opening of the Spa by L’OCCITANE at
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Elemis has launched the Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum, a new formula rich in marine actives
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Conde Nast’s iconic fashion and lifestyle magazine, Vogue, has launched a Global Spa Guide, curating
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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