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The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
FIBO, the international fitness and health trade show, is hosting an exclusive event in Paris,
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced that entrepreneur, author and host of podcast On
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
The latest State of the Spa Industry Survey from the UK Spa Association (UKSA) reveals
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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.
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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
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
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Spa and beauty equipment
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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networking news

The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
FIBO, the international fitness and health trade show, is hosting an exclusive event in Paris,
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced that entrepreneur, author and host of podcast On
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
The latest State of the Spa Industry Survey from the UK Spa Association (UKSA) reveals
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
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
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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