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The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Introducing Glass Act, your new go-to eye serum for brighter, smoother, beautifully awakened eyes. In
Templespa* has developed a memory gel serum called Glass Act that is designed to cool,
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in

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

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,

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

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
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
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Prism Light has partnered with health and wellness music brand Myndstream to offer twelve new
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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science news

The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Introducing Glass Act, your new go-to eye serum for brighter, smoother, beautifully awakened eyes. In
Templespa* has developed a memory gel serum called Glass Act that is designed to cool,
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in

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

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,

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

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
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
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Prism Light has partnered with health and wellness music brand Myndstream to offer twelve new
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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