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The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing

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

The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
For forty years, Aromatherapy Associates has shaped the way the spa world experiences essential oils.
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Profile
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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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
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
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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing

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

The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
For forty years, Aromatherapy Associates has shaped the way the spa world experiences essential oils.
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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