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A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Rosewood has opened its first property in the Netherlands in the former 17th Century Palace
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Dorothy Purdew OBE, industry veteran and co-owner and chair of UK-based health spa chain Champneys,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
A world-scale, integrated resort is being planned for Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital city. Feature unique water
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
While the pandemic season has mostly concluded, its disruptive effects are still being felt around
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
Wellness festival Harvest Kaplankaya will return to Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey, from 11– 15 May
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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 industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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kent news

A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Rosewood has opened its first property in the Netherlands in the former 17th Century Palace
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Dorothy Purdew OBE, industry veteran and co-owner and chair of UK-based health spa chain Champneys,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
A world-scale, integrated resort is being planned for Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital city. Feature unique water
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
While the pandemic season has mostly concluded, its disruptive effects are still being felt around
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
Wellness festival Harvest Kaplankaya will return to Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey, from 11– 15 May
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
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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
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
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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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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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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