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The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
Palace Merano, the Italian medi-spa has launched a new Sport Recovery Lab which focuses on
French football legend, Zinédine Zidane has been revealed as the new ambassador for Palace Merano,
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Active Hastings is adding new classes to its active ageing programme, Stronger for Life, designed
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Plans have been announced to introduce the first five-star private members wellness club in Northern
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
Pavigym, the leading provider of gym flooring solutions and interactive fitness technology, has proudly marked
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Spanish football club, Real Madrid, has signed a global partnership agreement with Visit Dubai, which
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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…
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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
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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football news

The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
Palace Merano, the Italian medi-spa has launched a new Sport Recovery Lab which focuses on
French football legend, Zinédine Zidane has been revealed as the new ambassador for Palace Merano,
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Active Hastings is adding new classes to its active ageing programme, Stronger for Life, designed
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Plans have been announced to introduce the first five-star private members wellness club in Northern
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
Pavigym, the leading provider of gym flooring solutions and interactive fitness technology, has proudly marked
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Spanish football club, Real Madrid, has signed a global partnership agreement with Visit Dubai, which
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
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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
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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
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: 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.
Directory
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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