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Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
Everyone Active is expanding its wellness offering, following the feedback of members who have joined
AetherHaus, a 31,000sq ft contrast bathing facility, has opened to the public and members in
Interest in saunas is driving growth in both social wellness and recovery and now a
Privately-owned hospitality company Nobis Hospitality Group will unveil a new Swedish wellness destination property called
Contrast bathing and social wellness start-up Othership has raised US$11.3 million (€10.5 million, £8.94 million)
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
Remedy Place – operator of a growing collection of social wellness clubs in the US
Remedy Place has opened its biggest-ever social wellness club in Boston’s Seaport District, bringing its
Everyone Active is supporting the health and wellbeing of its staff through the integration of
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Everyone Active, has collaborated with wellbeing consultant, Oli Patrick, to launch a new membership category,
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
The potential reach of IV therapy has increased exponentially with the launch of NADclinic’s at-home
Social wellness pioneer, Remedy Place, has opened the doors to its third site. Soho is
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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social wellness news

Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
Everyone Active is expanding its wellness offering, following the feedback of members who have joined
AetherHaus, a 31,000sq ft contrast bathing facility, has opened to the public and members in
Interest in saunas is driving growth in both social wellness and recovery and now a
Privately-owned hospitality company Nobis Hospitality Group will unveil a new Swedish wellness destination property called
Contrast bathing and social wellness start-up Othership has raised US$11.3 million (€10.5 million, £8.94 million)
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
Remedy Place – operator of a growing collection of social wellness clubs in the US
Remedy Place has opened its biggest-ever social wellness club in Boston’s Seaport District, bringing its
Everyone Active is supporting the health and wellbeing of its staff through the integration of
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Everyone Active, has collaborated with wellbeing consultant, Oli Patrick, to launch a new membership category,
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
The potential reach of IV therapy has increased exponentially with the launch of NADclinic’s at-home
Social wellness pioneer, Remedy Place, has opened the doors to its third site. Soho is
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
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Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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
Diary dates
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
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