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Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, says the Welsh government is considering breaking the gym sector
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
The Association of Play Industries (API) has called for urgent and sustained investment in public
Elevate Arena
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
The Smithsonian Institution’s board has elected Lonnie G. Bunch III as the organisations new secretary.
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has made a passionate call for the government to finally recognise
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
AV specialist Sysco has completed a major tech integration for a new exhibition at the
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that he did consider running as a
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a
Experience design firm BRC has taken the concept of a theme park attraction and placed
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
London’s first new purpose-built commercial theatre in decades opens tomorrow (18 October) in the shadow
Lawrence Dallaglio will lead a speaker line-up from the worlds of sport, health and government
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
Wellness business advisor Anni Hood and economist Thierry Malleret have launched a WELL Intelligence platform
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
In order to immerse delegates in the findings and applications of the new field of
With a weakened pound keeping British visitors away from Ireland, the country’s national tourism body
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
“Endless political wrangling” is responsible for the likely abandonment of London’s Garden Bridge project, its
The European Parliament has secured €8m (US$8.7m, £6.7m) in funding for cultural projects ahead of
New York Times' best-selling author Daniel Pink has been announced as the second day keynote
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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Specifier
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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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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Phillip Mills

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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Deena Gillan

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
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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.
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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.
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politics news

Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, says the Welsh government is considering breaking the gym sector
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
The Association of Play Industries (API) has called for urgent and sustained investment in public
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
The Smithsonian Institution’s board has elected Lonnie G. Bunch III as the organisations new secretary.
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has made a passionate call for the government to finally recognise
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
AV specialist Sysco has completed a major tech integration for a new exhibition at the
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that he did consider running as a
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a
Experience design firm BRC has taken the concept of a theme park attraction and placed
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
London’s first new purpose-built commercial theatre in decades opens tomorrow (18 October) in the shadow
Lawrence Dallaglio will lead a speaker line-up from the worlds of sport, health and government
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
Wellness business advisor Anni Hood and economist Thierry Malleret have launched a WELL Intelligence platform
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
In order to immerse delegates in the findings and applications of the new field of
With a weakened pound keeping British visitors away from Ireland, the country’s national tourism body
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
“Endless political wrangling” is responsible for the likely abandonment of London’s Garden Bridge project, its
The European Parliament has secured €8m (US$8.7m, £6.7m) in funding for cultural projects ahead of
New York Times' best-selling author Daniel Pink has been announced as the second day keynote
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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