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The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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experiences news

The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
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Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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