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pandemic news

The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
The US spa industry has hit another all-time high, generating a record US$22.5 billion (€20.6
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
Home gym building is on the rise, driven by convenience, cost-effectiveness and technological advancements including
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Interview
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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

pandemic news

The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
The US spa industry has hit another all-time high, generating a record US$22.5 billion (€20.6
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
Home gym building is on the rise, driven by convenience, cost-effectiveness and technological advancements including
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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