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Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Go Fit has invested more than €20 million in its latest development, a 22,000 square
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
Therme Group has unveiled plans to realise its first US wellbeing destination in Dallas, Texas.
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre in Seacombe, UK has opened its doors to the public.
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
VAC 2022 has announced the final line-up of 25 top attractions sector speakers set to
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
Newly-formed industry body The Great Spa Towns of Europe association has appointed Stefan Szirucsek as
The Great Spa Towns of Europe, one of UNESCO's newest World Heritage Sites, has launched
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
A new programme addressing young people's wellbeing and mental health will launch in Q3 2021
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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Owner, Stride Fitness
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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mayor news

Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Go Fit has invested more than €20 million in its latest development, a 22,000 square
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
Therme Group has unveiled plans to realise its first US wellbeing destination in Dallas, Texas.
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
The planned Universal Studios theme park in Frisco, Texas, could open as early as 2026.
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre in Seacombe, UK has opened its doors to the public.
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
VAC 2022 has announced the final line-up of 25 top attractions sector speakers set to
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
Newly-formed industry body The Great Spa Towns of Europe association has appointed Stefan Szirucsek as
The Great Spa Towns of Europe, one of UNESCO's newest World Heritage Sites, has launched
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
A new programme addressing young people's wellbeing and mental health will launch in Q3 2021
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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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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