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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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inclusive news

Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
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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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group Education was launched in 2016 by Steven Dick and Scott Agnew....
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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