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US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
The much delayed, billion dollar Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, celebrates its full public
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training club partner of fitness race organiser, Hyrox,
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
Shares in Xponential Fitness are rising following the news that the US Securities and Exchange
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Private equity firm, TSG Consumer Partners, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based EoS
A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
Global spa, medical and wellness equipment supplier, Gharieni Group, has unveiled a strategic partnership with
French spa, wellness and beauty equipment distributor Beauty Tech has announced a strategic partnership with
Luxury UK hotel and spa group Barons Eden has introduced two new 60-minute treatments to
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
On day two of the highly-anticipated 2025 ISPA Conference, world-renowned restaurateur Will Guidara will take
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
The Mosaic Group, led by Dave Courteen, has sold The Shrewsbury Club to David Lloyd
Twelve million shares in Life Time Group Holdings are currently in play since CEO, Bahram
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Talking point
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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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
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Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
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shares news

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
The much delayed, billion dollar Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, celebrates its full public
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training club partner of fitness race organiser, Hyrox,
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
Shares in Xponential Fitness are rising following the news that the US Securities and Exchange
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Private equity firm, TSG Consumer Partners, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based EoS
A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
Global spa, medical and wellness equipment supplier, Gharieni Group, has unveiled a strategic partnership with
French spa, wellness and beauty equipment distributor Beauty Tech has announced a strategic partnership with
Luxury UK hotel and spa group Barons Eden has introduced two new 60-minute treatments to
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
On day two of the highly-anticipated 2025 ISPA Conference, world-renowned restaurateur Will Guidara will take
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
The Mosaic Group, led by Dave Courteen, has sold The Shrewsbury Club to David Lloyd
Twelve million shares in Life Time Group Holdings are currently in play since CEO, Bahram
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
Alliance Leisure
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1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Featured press releases
Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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