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The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Spa equipment and treatment table manufacturer Earthlite has partnered with French robot massage technology company
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Farris Bad is launching a series of 75-minute treatments, exclusively and individually designed by the
A new online platform and app called Spa Well has launched today (17 March) to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Scott Best, owner of Fitness First UK, has created a new luxury health club concept
US-based spa franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has begun offering free courses for
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) has re-launched its best-selling multipurpose spa treatment table the Century City™,
A new urban wellness retreat has opened in downtown Portland, Oregon, at the recently opened
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Luxury Texan retreat La Cantera Resort & Spa has appointed Anne Melby as the new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
Aromatherapy Associates is preparing to unveil a brand new 11-piece skincare collection accompanied by three
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Aescape, a tech company building automated, data-driven massage tables that mimic human touch, has announced
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Barefoot luxury hotel and wellness brand Soneva has announced the launch of the London Wellness
Industry veteran Jacqueline Berry has been appointed group director of spa and wellbeing at Miraval.
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has launched a training academy to set up
Cancer advocate charity Wellness for Cancer (WFC) has partnered with regional US spa associations to
Massage Heights has appointed industry veteran, CG Funk, to its leadership team. Funk, who has
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
Spa therapist wellbeing is the focus of an upcoming training course launching in Newquay, UK,
US-based beauty and wellness training institute Bellus Academy is seeking to advance skincare and spa
Ilana Moses, founder of the Florida Spa Association (FSA), has recently announced new alliances with
ISPA and global beauty and spa therapy educational organisation, CIDESCO, are collaborating to tackle the
CBD-infused skincare line, Color Up has announced a new CBD training course and scholarship programme.
Training provider, ASTECC, is launching a remote wellness coaching course for aestheticians, massage therapists and
Industry figure, Helena Field, is launching a new initiative called Action Wellbeing, designed to provide
Loma de Vida at La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas, has named
Private island resort, St.Regis Maldives Vommuli, has partnered with five wellness experts to create a
12,300
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Strength
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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HCM People

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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massage therapist news

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Spa equipment and treatment table manufacturer Earthlite has partnered with French robot massage technology company
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Farris Bad is launching a series of 75-minute treatments, exclusively and individually designed by the
A new online platform and app called Spa Well has launched today (17 March) to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Scott Best, owner of Fitness First UK, has created a new luxury health club concept
US-based spa franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has begun offering free courses for
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) has re-launched its best-selling multipurpose spa treatment table the Century City™,
A new urban wellness retreat has opened in downtown Portland, Oregon, at the recently opened
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Luxury Texan retreat La Cantera Resort & Spa has appointed Anne Melby as the new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
Aromatherapy Associates is preparing to unveil a brand new 11-piece skincare collection accompanied by three
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Aescape, a tech company building automated, data-driven massage tables that mimic human touch, has announced
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Barefoot luxury hotel and wellness brand Soneva has announced the launch of the London Wellness
Industry veteran Jacqueline Berry has been appointed group director of spa and wellbeing at Miraval.
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has launched a training academy to set up
Cancer advocate charity Wellness for Cancer (WFC) has partnered with regional US spa associations to
Massage Heights has appointed industry veteran, CG Funk, to its leadership team. Funk, who has
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
Spa therapist wellbeing is the focus of an upcoming training course launching in Newquay, UK,
US-based beauty and wellness training institute Bellus Academy is seeking to advance skincare and spa
Ilana Moses, founder of the Florida Spa Association (FSA), has recently announced new alliances with
ISPA and global beauty and spa therapy educational organisation, CIDESCO, are collaborating to tackle the
CBD-infused skincare line, Color Up has announced a new CBD training course and scholarship programme.
Training provider, ASTECC, is launching a remote wellness coaching course for aestheticians, massage therapists and
Industry figure, Helena Field, is launching a new initiative called Action Wellbeing, designed to provide
Loma de Vida at La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas, has named
Private island resort, St.Regis Maldives Vommuli, has partnered with five wellness experts to create a
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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