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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Finnish wellbeing technology brand Neurosonic has introduced a low-frequency vibration chair called Serene, designed to
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
Third quarter revenues are up by 8 per cent on last year at SATS; price
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Half an hour of exercise can increase the proportion of tumour-killing white blood cells in
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn has become home to a brand new 50,000sq ft
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Hollywood superstar, Brad Pitt, has made his debut as a sculptor as part of British
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Hotel operator Scandic Hotels has announced plans to create a climate-neutral hotel in the northern
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
The financial performance of health club operator SATS in the last quarter of 2020 was
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sauna from Finland has announced it is hosting the 2020 World Sauna Forum virtually on
Sauna from Finland has launched a new initiative to elevate ordinary sauna bathing rituals into
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Editor's letter
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
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Interview
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Finnish wellbeing technology brand Neurosonic has introduced a low-frequency vibration chair called Serene, designed to
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
Third quarter revenues are up by 8 per cent on last year at SATS; price
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Half an hour of exercise can increase the proportion of tumour-killing white blood cells in
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn has become home to a brand new 50,000sq ft
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Hollywood superstar, Brad Pitt, has made his debut as a sculptor as part of British
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Hotel operator Scandic Hotels has announced plans to create a climate-neutral hotel in the northern
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
The financial performance of health club operator SATS in the last quarter of 2020 was
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sauna from Finland has announced it is hosting the 2020 World Sauna Forum virtually on
Sauna from Finland has launched a new initiative to elevate ordinary sauna bathing rituals into
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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: 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.
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: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
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