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Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by

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

Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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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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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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growth news

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by

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

Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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