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Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Lemi has developed a new multifunctional chair called Lemi X that can be used in
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
There has never been a more challenging time for spa operators due to rising costs,
The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality, will be joined by wellness professionals for
Hôtel Métropole Monte‐Carlo in Monaco has revealed its renovated Spa Métropole by Guerlain as part
Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma has launched its reimagined spa facilities in the centre of Rome, Italy.
The latest State of the Spa Industry Survey from the UK Spa Association (UKSA) reveals
Champneys has appointed Adam Lawson to the role of group general manager, to drive the
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched its State of the Industry Annual Survey 2025,
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
12,300
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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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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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
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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general manager news

Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Lemi has developed a new multifunctional chair called Lemi X that can be used in
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
There has never been a more challenging time for spa operators due to rising costs,
The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality, will be joined by wellness professionals for
Hôtel Métropole Monte‐Carlo in Monaco has revealed its renovated Spa Métropole by Guerlain as part
Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma has launched its reimagined spa facilities in the centre of Rome, Italy.
The latest State of the Spa Industry Survey from the UK Spa Association (UKSA) reveals
Champneys has appointed Adam Lawson to the role of group general manager, to drive the
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched its State of the Industry Annual Survey 2025,
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
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
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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