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Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Protests continue in Albania against US$1.6 billion luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Butterfly sanctuary to host hot yoga during retreat at Jersey Zoo for Hotel de France
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Nuffield Health says it will appeal after losing at employment tribunal
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
More than half of consumers reject leading wellness resort brands
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Maybourne hotels takes wellness into its restaurants with longevity-focused Surrenne Menu
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
Center Parcs' Aqua Sana Woburn Forest reveals new touchless wellness suite
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
TheLifeCo opens at US$1.3bn multi-phase A’ila Resorts development in St Lucia
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Una Hotels One Catania launches Thalasso-inspired Urban Spa
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
BodyHoliday’s Andrew Barnard shares plans for 10-15 locations in the next 15 years
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
David Lloyd Clubs acquires The Pavilion Club in Hampton Court
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Polurrian Hotel to add spa facilities, as well as a sauna on its private beach
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Charlotte Church launches online nature and belonging course called The Dreaming of the Earth
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Accor defines eight ways experiential travel will change in 2026 based on “vibes”
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
BodyHoliday confirms details of expansion, including second resort in Portugal
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Everyone Active rolls out Aquaphobia Learning Programme
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie to lead one of Beachcomber’s first retreats
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
David Lloyd Clubs start work on new site in Cambridgeshire, UK
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Sani Resort launches mindfulness retreats inspired by ancient Greek culture
Sani Resort, the luxury holiday destination in Kassandra in the Greek region of Halkidiki, will
Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches wellbeing collection
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
Meghavi Wellness launches Mumbai Airport spa as it expands its footprint across India and internationally
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Sostena, a new health, fitness and social concept, launches in Cornwall UK
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Kimpton launches its first branded resort and spa in Portugal
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Luxury travel is being redefined by younger consumers shifting regional wealth hubs, says WATG
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Center Parcs is gearing up to launch a consumer ad campaign to attract external guests to its spas, says Stuart Angus
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Therapy and surfing operator Resurface launches programmes to treat burnout and trauma
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
UK government backs Joe Wicks’ latest venture to get children active in the holidays
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Even Hotels – one of the first wellness hospitality concepts – will open in Saudi Arabia in 2029
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Hoshino Resorts to open hot spring Ryokan in historic onsen town of Kusatsu, Japan
A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa
Clinique La Prairie to launch first US location at new One and Only Hudson Valley
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, has confirmed the company will open a longevity
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay reveals Morocco’s first medi-spa
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Blackstone invests in Little Houses Group to drive growth
London-based family members’ club, Little Houses Group (LHG), is set to expand following new investment
BodyHoliday to debut in Europe with €158m wellness retreat in Portugal
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
Striking staff urge public to stay away from major London museums
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
UK Active polling shows the growing appetite for health and fitness
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Will cardio fight back against strength training in 2025? A look at the upcoming trends
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
PROMOTION
Discover Comfort Zone’s 2024 gift collection – The Conscious Gardens
The beating heart of Comfort Zone ’s Village in Parma, Italy, is a science-driven botanical
Children and young people are significantly more active when they have a positive attitude to exercise
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Robert Jeffers appointed to helm wellness at Dubai’s Atlantis The Palm
Robert Jeffers has assumed the role of wellness director at Atlantis The Palm, the iconic
PureGym completes US$121 million acquisition of Blink Fitness and CEO handover
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Salus House

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Orbit4 – Competitive advantage

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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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
HCM magazine
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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
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
Insight

Value and identity

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
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

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
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Show preview

Elevate 2026

Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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Current vacancies
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
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Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
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.
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Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England: 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.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe Ltd: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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holiday news

Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Protests continue in Albania against US$1.6 billion luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Butterfly sanctuary to host hot yoga during retreat at Jersey Zoo for Hotel de France
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Nuffield Health says it will appeal after losing at employment tribunal
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
More than half of consumers reject leading wellness resort brands
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Maybourne hotels takes wellness into its restaurants with longevity-focused Surrenne Menu
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
Center Parcs' Aqua Sana Woburn Forest reveals new touchless wellness suite
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
TheLifeCo opens at US$1.3bn multi-phase A’ila Resorts development in St Lucia
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Una Hotels One Catania launches Thalasso-inspired Urban Spa
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
BodyHoliday’s Andrew Barnard shares plans for 10-15 locations in the next 15 years
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
David Lloyd Clubs acquires The Pavilion Club in Hampton Court
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Polurrian Hotel to add spa facilities, as well as a sauna on its private beach
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Charlotte Church launches online nature and belonging course called The Dreaming of the Earth
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Accor defines eight ways experiential travel will change in 2026 based on “vibes”
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
BodyHoliday confirms details of expansion, including second resort in Portugal
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Everyone Active rolls out Aquaphobia Learning Programme
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie to lead one of Beachcomber’s first retreats
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
David Lloyd Clubs start work on new site in Cambridgeshire, UK
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Sani Resort launches mindfulness retreats inspired by ancient Greek culture
Sani Resort, the luxury holiday destination in Kassandra in the Greek region of Halkidiki, will
Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches wellbeing collection
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
Meghavi Wellness launches Mumbai Airport spa as it expands its footprint across India and internationally
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Sostena, a new health, fitness and social concept, launches in Cornwall UK
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Kimpton launches its first branded resort and spa in Portugal
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Luxury travel is being redefined by younger consumers shifting regional wealth hubs, says WATG
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Center Parcs is gearing up to launch a consumer ad campaign to attract external guests to its spas, says Stuart Angus
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Therapy and surfing operator Resurface launches programmes to treat burnout and trauma
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
UK government backs Joe Wicks’ latest venture to get children active in the holidays
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Even Hotels – one of the first wellness hospitality concepts – will open in Saudi Arabia in 2029
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Hoshino Resorts to open hot spring Ryokan in historic onsen town of Kusatsu, Japan
A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa
Clinique La Prairie to launch first US location at new One and Only Hudson Valley
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, has confirmed the company will open a longevity
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay reveals Morocco’s first medi-spa
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Blackstone invests in Little Houses Group to drive growth
London-based family members’ club, Little Houses Group (LHG), is set to expand following new investment
BodyHoliday to debut in Europe with €158m wellness retreat in Portugal
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
Striking staff urge public to stay away from major London museums
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
UK Active polling shows the growing appetite for health and fitness
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Will cardio fight back against strength training in 2025? A look at the upcoming trends
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
PROMOTION
Discover Comfort Zone’s 2024 gift collection – The Conscious Gardens
The beating heart of Comfort Zone ’s Village in Parma, Italy, is a science-driven botanical
Children and young people are significantly more active when they have a positive attitude to exercise
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Robert Jeffers appointed to helm wellness at Dubai’s Atlantis The Palm
Robert Jeffers has assumed the role of wellness director at Atlantis The Palm, the iconic
PureGym completes US$121 million acquisition of Blink Fitness and CEO handover
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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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Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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Technogym – Salus House

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Orbit4 – Competitive advantage

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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Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Show preview

Elevate 2026

Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Current vacancies
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England: 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.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe Ltd: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
More
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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