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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Yon-Ka Paris has created a retinol-inspired formula and ritual to target wrinkles and improve texture
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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garden news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Yon-Ka Paris has created a retinol-inspired formula and ritual to target wrinkles and improve texture
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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