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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
Aire Ancient Baths London has partnered with the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Gaia Skincare, the female-founded wellness and spa brand, has strengthened its UK footprint with three
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
The new competition bouldering facilities at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, in Ratho are now
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
The Good Spa Guide has announced the winners of its 2024 Good Spa Guide Regional
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, outlined his predictions for the future of the
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Family-run Scottish hospitality group SimpsInns has announced plans to launch a new spa at The
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Luxury Hebridean organic spa brand Ishga recently had the honour of hosting her royal highness,
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Strength
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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Research
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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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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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scotland news

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
Aire Ancient Baths London has partnered with the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Gaia Skincare, the female-founded wellness and spa brand, has strengthened its UK footprint with three
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
The new competition bouldering facilities at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, in Ratho are now
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
The Good Spa Guide has announced the winners of its 2024 Good Spa Guide Regional
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, outlined his predictions for the future of the
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Family-run Scottish hospitality group SimpsInns has announced plans to launch a new spa at The
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Luxury Hebridean organic spa brand Ishga recently had the honour of hosting her royal highness,
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music unites the DJs behind the world's biggest fitness events
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has announced a new collaboration with some of the world's best-known fitness DJs, bringing together artists who have become synonymous with the sound of Hyrox, Deka, Athx and the wider functional fitness community.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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