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The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and

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

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Operators interested in offering programmes to get people living with Parkinson’s disease active have until
Gisborough Hall, a four-star country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has been granted permission
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
Seven UK organisations across culture, entertainment and education have announced a partnership that will see
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
A new recovery brand – Re:set by Pure – will open its first studio in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
The Soma Space, which uses a trauma-informed approach to getting people active, has been awarded
For SpaSoft, efficient spa management is the cornerstone of an unforgettable service experience. By integrating
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Social enterprise, BH Live, has teamed up with Parkinson’s UK to offer classes aimed at
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
Odyssey Health Club & Spa has undergone a management buy-out with long-term manager, Stephen Aucott,
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
12,300
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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grant news

The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and

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

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Operators interested in offering programmes to get people living with Parkinson’s disease active have until
Gisborough Hall, a four-star country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has been granted permission
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
Seven UK organisations across culture, entertainment and education have announced a partnership that will see
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
A new recovery brand – Re:set by Pure – will open its first studio in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
The Soma Space, which uses a trauma-informed approach to getting people active, has been awarded
For SpaSoft, efficient spa management is the cornerstone of an unforgettable service experience. By integrating
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Social enterprise, BH Live, has teamed up with Parkinson’s UK to offer classes aimed at
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
Odyssey Health Club & Spa has undergone a management buy-out with long-term manager, Stephen Aucott,
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
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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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
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
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.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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