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Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
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
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Dior has expanded its treatment menu with the introduction of the OZ Portable by OxygenCeuticals.
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Iyashi Dome is an established developer of professional infrared therapy solutions, having originally entered the
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
A major new cultural facility has opened in Taichung, Taiwan, bringing together a metropolitan art
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
For over 20 years, Iyashi Dôme has been more than just technology – it’s a
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, is due to open an additional
12,300
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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
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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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
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
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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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.
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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: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
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ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
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Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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13-13 Jun 2026
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06-08 Oct 2026
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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japan news

Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
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
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Dior has expanded its treatment menu with the introduction of the OZ Portable by OxygenCeuticals.
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Iyashi Dome is an established developer of professional infrared therapy solutions, having originally entered the
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
A major new cultural facility has opened in Taichung, Taiwan, bringing together a metropolitan art
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
For over 20 years, Iyashi Dôme has been more than just technology – it’s a
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, is due to open an additional
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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