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Urban Gym Group has confirmed it has entered the Irish market with the

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
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
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with

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

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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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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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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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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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Research
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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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
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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Urban Gym Group has confirmed it has entered the Irish market with the

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
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
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with

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

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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
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.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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