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Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Four Seasons I, the first yacht by the luxury hotel and resort operator, will launch
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
A private luxury retreat – called Here, Maldives – will open in December this year,
12,300
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Jamie Clements

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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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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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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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

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
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Opinion
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spain news

Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Four Seasons I, the first yacht by the luxury hotel and resort operator, will launch
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
A private luxury retreat – called Here, Maldives – will open in December this year,
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HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe 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, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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