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Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
In 2026, MSpa proudly introduces an exciting expansion of its Frame Series, redefining what portable rigid
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
Sustainable oral care brand ENML has released a series of new toothpaste flavours, beyond its
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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
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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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
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
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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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
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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
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
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
HCM magazine
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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Opinion
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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: 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.
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Company profiles
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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.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Hot tubs
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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series news

Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
In 2026, MSpa proudly introduces an exciting expansion of its Frame Series, redefining what portable rigid
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
Sustainable oral care brand ENML has released a series of new toothpaste flavours, beyond its
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
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: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving 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
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
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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