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London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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Specifier
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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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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
HCM People

Deena Gillan

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
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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.
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
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Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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Lockers
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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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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fund news

London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
HCM People

Deena Gillan

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
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: 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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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