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Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is introducing private blood testing as a service to members.

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

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Prism Light has partnered with health and wellness music brand Myndstream to offer twelve new
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Profile
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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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sports news

Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is introducing private blood testing as a service to members.

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

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Prism Light has partnered with health and wellness music brand Myndstream to offer twelve new
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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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