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executive news

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Oriele Frank is leaving Elemis, the company she co-founded 33 years ago with Linder Steiner,
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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HCM People
CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcases
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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
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Lockers
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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executive news

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Oriele Frank is leaving Elemis, the company she co-founded 33 years ago with Linder Steiner,
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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