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Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity for iconic luxury hotel group Maybourne, has
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
As the professional beauty landscape accelerates toward high-performance, results-oriented treatments, technology is becoming a central
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has introduced two new formulas to its Regenerating Range, which uses
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement with Egyptian hospitality group Sunrise Resorts and Cruises to
Hyperice, the global recovery and movement-enhancement technology business, has partnered with Myndstream – the industry
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
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
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Show preview
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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: 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.
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: 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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Featured press releases
Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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

river news

Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity for iconic luxury hotel group Maybourne, has
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
As the professional beauty landscape accelerates toward high-performance, results-oriented treatments, technology is becoming a central
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has introduced two new formulas to its Regenerating Range, which uses
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement with Egyptian hospitality group Sunrise Resorts and Cruises to
Hyperice, the global recovery and movement-enhancement technology business, has partnered with Myndstream – the industry
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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: 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.
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: 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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Featured press releases
Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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