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A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Hyatt Hotels has launched the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board (WCAB), featuring seven industry specialists, including
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Switzerland’s established wellbeing and medical health resort Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is preparing to conduct
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
A new collection of urban retreats focused on food, wellness, local produce and authenticity are
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has launched a global sleep retreat collection designed to promote rest
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Accor’s vibrant lifestyle brand SO/ Hotels & Resorts, together with Sotogrande SA, developer and creator
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global spa, hotel and wellness consultancy The E77 Company is realising a new thermal spa
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
GOCO Hospitality has announced the development of GOCO Retreat Moonstone, an oceanfront wellness lifestyle destination
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
Luxury wellness destination, The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, has unveiled new programmes to answer
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has introduced five new treatment packages
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Luxury eco-spa resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Lago Di Garda, in Italy, has reopened with
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Integrative medi-wellness facility, SHA Wellness Clinic, will be welcoming guests from 22 July 2020 with
The world’s first energy-positive hotel, Svart, Norway, has revealed its spa and wellness offering, due
Social distancing measures for runners and cyclists need to be greater than for people walking,
Architects Hesselbrand have designed the 120-room Acquarossa Spa & Hotel in the Swiss Alps with
Spa writer and consultant, Sophie Benge, will run a three-day Menopause retreat between 28 November
Pullman’s Maldives Maamutaa Resort will open two underwater aqua villas this November, exposing guests to
Six Senses Kitzbühel, alpine resort and residences, is to partner exclusively with Porsche to supply
Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a dedicated fitness
Leisure industry veteran David Lloyd has secured a second site for his family-oriented Adrenalin World
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in Keswick, the Lake District, has launched a new experience
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Wellness destination Canyon Ranch has announced plans for new branded Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreats, with
Sunrise Hotels Group is set to open the Sunrise Jade Hotel, an adults-only property in
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Consultancy group The Wellness has worked to create a spa for the Al Mleiha Fossil
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
A family-owned hotel set in a monastery dating back to the 12th century is getting
Bluestone National Park Resort has been granted planning permission for a huge transparent dome that
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
A plan to protect the Welsh mountain of Snowdon from increased tourism has been unveiled
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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
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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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CEO, Les Mills
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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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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outdoor activities news

A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Hyatt Hotels has launched the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board (WCAB), featuring seven industry specialists, including
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Switzerland’s established wellbeing and medical health resort Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is preparing to conduct
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
A new collection of urban retreats focused on food, wellness, local produce and authenticity are
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has launched a global sleep retreat collection designed to promote rest
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Accor’s vibrant lifestyle brand SO/ Hotels & Resorts, together with Sotogrande SA, developer and creator
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global spa, hotel and wellness consultancy The E77 Company is realising a new thermal spa
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
GOCO Hospitality has announced the development of GOCO Retreat Moonstone, an oceanfront wellness lifestyle destination
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
Luxury wellness destination, The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, has unveiled new programmes to answer
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has introduced five new treatment packages
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Luxury eco-spa resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Lago Di Garda, in Italy, has reopened with
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Integrative medi-wellness facility, SHA Wellness Clinic, will be welcoming guests from 22 July 2020 with
The world’s first energy-positive hotel, Svart, Norway, has revealed its spa and wellness offering, due
Social distancing measures for runners and cyclists need to be greater than for people walking,
Architects Hesselbrand have designed the 120-room Acquarossa Spa & Hotel in the Swiss Alps with
Spa writer and consultant, Sophie Benge, will run a three-day Menopause retreat between 28 November
Pullman’s Maldives Maamutaa Resort will open two underwater aqua villas this November, exposing guests to
Six Senses Kitzbühel, alpine resort and residences, is to partner exclusively with Porsche to supply
Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a dedicated fitness
Leisure industry veteran David Lloyd has secured a second site for his family-oriented Adrenalin World
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in Keswick, the Lake District, has launched a new experience
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Wellness destination Canyon Ranch has announced plans for new branded Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreats, with
Sunrise Hotels Group is set to open the Sunrise Jade Hotel, an adults-only property in
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Consultancy group The Wellness has worked to create a spa for the Al Mleiha Fossil
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
A family-owned hotel set in a monastery dating back to the 12th century is getting
Bluestone National Park Resort has been granted planning permission for a huge transparent dome that
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
A plan to protect the Welsh mountain of Snowdon from increased tourism has been unveiled
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
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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