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The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
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),
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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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
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Editor's letter
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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leadership news

The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
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),
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
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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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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