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Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
HCM News: Taking GLP-1s is linked to a decline in physical activity
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
The SATCC announces first five-day Living with Cancer and Beyond retreat
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Good Boost says its exercise programmes offer a viable alternative to traditional physiotherapy
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Fitness sector cautiously optimistic as Andy Burnham aims to be PM
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Elevate taps a wide range of critical industry trends
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
McKinsey: 84 per cent of consumers say wellness is a top priority
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Ebbsfleet Healthy New Town celebrates the opening of the Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Global industry organisations join forces to call for physical activity to be embedded into GLP-1 care pathways
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Les Mills calls on the industry to support UNICEF
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Researchers identify an antibody which reduces the loss of lean body mass when using GLP-1 medications
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, tackles loneliness
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
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
PureGym tackles doomscrolling with joy strolling
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Fitness First teams up with Kip to give members more control over phone use in the gym
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Nuffield Health reveals the social value impact of its free programmes
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Everybody Health and Leisure announces Tanni Grey-Thompson and Professor Steve Peters as patrons
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Active Lives data shows positive impact from fitness sector
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Study shows its the brain that programmes endurance capacity, not the body
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
PureGym excited about US opportunities as it unveils full-year results
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Wellverse launches in London, offering membership to three boutique brands
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
PROMOTION
Data sharing interface hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for leisure, health and wellness industry
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Les Mills is named the Official Group Training Programme Parter for Hyrox
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
CoverMe helps Snap Fitness find new pool of instructors in hours
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub opens in Ireland
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Wellfit announces flagship Abu Dhabi gym
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
Cognitive boost from exercise can extend until the following day, shows UCL study
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Everyone Active reveals Bedworth Physical Activity Hub with 100-station gym
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Review of collagen supplements finds health improvements but no anti-wrinkle quick fix
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength brings the future of club performance to FIBO 2026
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Pure Energy Music accelerates international growth with Planet Fitness partnership across 50 sites in South Africa
Pure Energy Music, the UK’s leading provider of music for the
Matrix Fitness Onyx Collection installed at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Kirklevington Hall will relaunch as luxury spa destination with residences following £25 million investment
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki to lead wellness residency at Cap Juluca
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
The global fitness industry unites to create a global framework to tackle obesity
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Pure Energy Music launches in the Irish market with DLR Leisure Partnership
Pure Energy Music, the UK’s leading provider of music for the
Collagen has anti-ageing properties, but delivers minimal impact when it comes to performance
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Armathwaite Hall combines spa offering with animal wellness therapy for Herdy Half Spa Day
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Research shows wearable trackers are not suitable for everyone
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
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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

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion

BLK BOX

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

Technogym – Salus House

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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
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Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Show preview

Elevate 2026

Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

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
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Insight

Value and identity

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

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
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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

Muir Gray

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
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
“The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about”
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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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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA): STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
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22-22 Oct 2026
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exercise news

Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
HCM News: Taking GLP-1s is linked to a decline in physical activity
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
The SATCC announces first five-day Living with Cancer and Beyond retreat
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Good Boost says its exercise programmes offer a viable alternative to traditional physiotherapy
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Fitness sector cautiously optimistic as Andy Burnham aims to be PM
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Elevate taps a wide range of critical industry trends
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
McKinsey: 84 per cent of consumers say wellness is a top priority
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Ebbsfleet Healthy New Town celebrates the opening of the Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Global industry organisations join forces to call for physical activity to be embedded into GLP-1 care pathways
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Les Mills calls on the industry to support UNICEF
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Researchers identify an antibody which reduces the loss of lean body mass when using GLP-1 medications
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, tackles loneliness
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
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
PureGym tackles doomscrolling with joy strolling
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Fitness First teams up with Kip to give members more control over phone use in the gym
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Nuffield Health reveals the social value impact of its free programmes
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Everybody Health and Leisure announces Tanni Grey-Thompson and Professor Steve Peters as patrons
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Active Lives data shows positive impact from fitness sector
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Study shows its the brain that programmes endurance capacity, not the body
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
PureGym excited about US opportunities as it unveils full-year results
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Wellverse launches in London, offering membership to three boutique brands
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
PROMOTION
Data sharing interface hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for leisure, health and wellness industry
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Les Mills is named the Official Group Training Programme Parter for Hyrox
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
CoverMe helps Snap Fitness find new pool of instructors in hours
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub opens in Ireland
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Wellfit announces flagship Abu Dhabi gym
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
Cognitive boost from exercise can extend until the following day, shows UCL study
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Everyone Active reveals Bedworth Physical Activity Hub with 100-station gym
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Review of collagen supplements finds health improvements but no anti-wrinkle quick fix
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength brings the future of club performance to FIBO 2026
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Pure Energy Music accelerates international growth with Planet Fitness partnership across 50 sites in South Africa
Pure Energy Music, the UK’s leading provider of music for the
Matrix Fitness Onyx Collection installed at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Kirklevington Hall will relaunch as luxury spa destination with residences following £25 million investment
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki to lead wellness residency at Cap Juluca
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
The global fitness industry unites to create a global framework to tackle obesity
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Pure Energy Music launches in the Irish market with DLR Leisure Partnership
Pure Energy Music, the UK’s leading provider of music for the
Collagen has anti-ageing properties, but delivers minimal impact when it comes to performance
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Armathwaite Hall combines spa offering with animal wellness therapy for Herdy Half Spa Day
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Research shows wearable trackers are not suitable for everyone
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
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Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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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Epassi – Going corporate

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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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Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
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

Muir Gray

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
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
“The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about”
HCM magazine
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Current vacancies
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
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Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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 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
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA): STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England: 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.
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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