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Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Dior has opened its first permanent spa in the US at its renovated four-floor flagship
Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project to encourage carers – who often
Hospitality group Accor has launched its first Fairmont Hotels and Resorts-branded property in Japan, the
The Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort and Spa in Honduras is running its annual four-night retreat
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Luxury London health club operator, Third Space, launches its 13th club – and fourth this
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has created a new longevity retreat to help people “live
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Sound wellness company Swell has launched AI-generated music solutions for spas and hotels, scientifically proven
A new retreat focused on helping people lead longer, happier lives is launching on the
The 2024 G7 Summit is now underway at a destination spa resort in Puglia, Italy,
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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
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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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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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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.
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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
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French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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happiness news

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Dior has opened its first permanent spa in the US at its renovated four-floor flagship
Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project to encourage carers – who often
Hospitality group Accor has launched its first Fairmont Hotels and Resorts-branded property in Japan, the
The Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort and Spa in Honduras is running its annual four-night retreat
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Luxury London health club operator, Third Space, launches its 13th club – and fourth this
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has created a new longevity retreat to help people “live
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Sound wellness company Swell has launched AI-generated music solutions for spas and hotels, scientifically proven
A new retreat focused on helping people lead longer, happier lives is launching on the
The 2024 G7 Summit is now underway at a destination spa resort in Puglia, Italy,
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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