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Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in the city’s affluent Mayfair area, UK,
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
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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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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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HCM People

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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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
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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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
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BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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22-22 Oct 2026
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memberships news

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in the city’s affluent Mayfair area, UK,
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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