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Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

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

Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Matt Parker

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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Interview
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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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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Life Lessons
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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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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.
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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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industry news

Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

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

Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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