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Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Talking point
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
Editor's letter
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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equipment news

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and 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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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
Diary dates
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