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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched a collection of loungewear and
Spa Well has launched a CIBTAC-endorsed course to provide spa leaders with financial and commercial
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
TechnoAlpin Indoor introduced a multi-sensory meditation ritual within its Snowroom during the 2025 Aufguss World
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Dior has opened its first permanent spa in the US at its renovated four-floor flagship
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
Former Xponential Fitness founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, has been revealed as the founder of
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
TechnoAlpin Indoor, which specialises in snowmaking for spa and wellness, including the Snowsky system, has
Registration is open for Natural Beauty Expo 2025, returning to ExCeL London on 12-13 May.
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
A new online platform and app called Spa Well has launched today (17 March) to
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
In the Spanish region of Galicia, 13 thermal springs hotels have come together to create
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
Talking point
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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Editor's letter
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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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
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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sara news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched a collection of loungewear and
Spa Well has launched a CIBTAC-endorsed course to provide spa leaders with financial and commercial
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
TechnoAlpin Indoor introduced a multi-sensory meditation ritual within its Snowroom during the 2025 Aufguss World
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Dior has opened its first permanent spa in the US at its renovated four-floor flagship
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
Former Xponential Fitness founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, has been revealed as the founder of
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
TechnoAlpin Indoor, which specialises in snowmaking for spa and wellness, including the Snowsky system, has
Registration is open for Natural Beauty Expo 2025, returning to ExCeL London on 12-13 May.
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
A new online platform and app called Spa Well has launched today (17 March) to
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
In the Spanish region of Galicia, 13 thermal springs hotels have come together to create
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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