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In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Yon-Ka has launched its new Beard Oil, to strengthen and soften beard hair without leaving
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

In 2026, MSpa proudly introduces an exciting expansion of its Frame Series, redefining what portable rigid
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
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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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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
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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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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Editor's letter
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
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Research
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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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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.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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modern news

In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Yon-Ka has launched its new Beard Oil, to strengthen and soften beard hair without leaving
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

In 2026, MSpa proudly introduces an exciting expansion of its Frame Series, redefining what portable rigid
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
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.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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