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The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
In the spa and wellness world, luxury is defined by the details – and your
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Plans for a £40 million investment to promote healthy and active communities across North Yorkshire,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
Soho House, the operator of private members’ clubs and its in-house Cowshed-branded spas, has secured
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
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
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
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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
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Directory
Hot tubs
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Spa and beauty equipment
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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review news

The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
In the spa and wellness world, luxury is defined by the details – and your
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Plans for a £40 million investment to promote healthy and active communities across North Yorkshire,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
Soho House, the operator of private members’ clubs and its in-house Cowshed-branded spas, has secured
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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