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Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated

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
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The

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

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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
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
HCM magazine
Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Talking point
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
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
HCM magazine
Feedback
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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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investment news

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated

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
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The

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

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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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