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Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
Banyan Group has launched its rainforest-inspired 338-room Mandai Rainforest Resort within the 126-hectare Mandai Wildlife
Tripolers, a travel tourism agency headquartered in Beijing, is working with architects Holloway Li to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund a fully automated wearable nutrition tracker which takes
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
The padel craze continues with the launch of a new club at Champneys Mottram Hall
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Billingehus, a tranquil Swedish countryside retreat, has unveiled its new 2,000sq m spa and announced
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France –
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East
bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry
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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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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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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
Banyan Group has launched its rainforest-inspired 338-room Mandai Rainforest Resort within the 126-hectare Mandai Wildlife
Tripolers, a travel tourism agency headquartered in Beijing, is working with architects Holloway Li to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund a fully automated wearable nutrition tracker which takes
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
The padel craze continues with the launch of a new club at Champneys Mottram Hall
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Billingehus, a tranquil Swedish countryside retreat, has unveiled its new 2,000sq m spa and announced
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France –
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East
bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
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.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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