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Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Templespa* has developed a memory gel serum called Glass Act that is designed to cool,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Endospheres was born in Italy from a simple idea: innovation must have a clear purpose.
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Sigroup International, a water and beverage manufacturing company, has produced an aromatic beverage and food
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Planning has officially been approved for Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, a floating, natural water swimming
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
After years of experience in wellness consulting and concept development, bbspa Group is expanding its
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
HCM magazine
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
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
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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…
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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excel news

Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Templespa* has developed a memory gel serum called Glass Act that is designed to cool,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Endospheres was born in Italy from a simple idea: innovation must have a clear purpose.
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Sigroup International, a water and beverage manufacturing company, has produced an aromatic beverage and food
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Planning has officially been approved for Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, a floating, natural water swimming
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
After years of experience in wellness consulting and concept development, bbspa Group is expanding its
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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