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Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

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

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
In 2026, MSpa proudly introduces an exciting expansion of its Frame Series, redefining what portable rigid
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
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Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Trowbridge pupils create lasting legacy at time capsule event
Pupils from schools across Trowbridge have come together to bury a time capsule at the site of the town’s new leisure centre, capturing a snapshot of life in 2026 for future generations.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
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future news

Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

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

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
In 2026, MSpa proudly introduces an exciting expansion of its Frame Series, redefining what portable rigid
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group Education was launched in 2016 by Steven Dick and Scott Agnew....
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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: Trowbridge pupils create lasting legacy at time capsule event
Pupils from schools across Trowbridge have come together to bury a time capsule at the site of the town’s new leisure centre, capturing a snapshot of life in 2026 for future generations.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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