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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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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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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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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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Interview
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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Life Lessons
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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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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Opinion
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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sessions news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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