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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Opinion
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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MD, Brio
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
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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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inclusive news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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