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The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Michael Lahm has established a new turnkey spa development consultancy called Reservoir. Lahm brings 30
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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

investor news

The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Michael Lahm has established a new turnkey spa development consultancy called Reservoir. Lahm brings 30
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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