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Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Elevate Arena
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

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

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
12,300
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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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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
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Sponsored
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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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HCM magazine
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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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
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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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Insight
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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Talking point
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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
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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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GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
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europe news

Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

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

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Diary dates
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