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The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
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
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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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HCM magazine
Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
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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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
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
Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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obé news

The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
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
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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