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Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Intelligent Spas is inviting spa managers from around the world to take part in an
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
Mystery shopper business Proinsight Research has merged with ReactCX, a customer experience measurement and market
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group saw its revenues cut by nearly half during the pandemic, a direct
Kate White, Danielle Alen and Katie Howell have joined forces to launch a spa and
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Luxury hotel group Corinthia Hotels has appointed a director of learning, development and wellbeing, as
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Retention Convention will focus on the impact a happy workforce has on retaining leisure
A panel gathered for a break-out session at the Global Wellness Summit in Kitzbuhel, Austria
The fast-approaching National Living Wage is either a great opportunity for the fitness industry to
Leading fitness equipment suppliers are turning to partnerships with training providers to offer their clients
The Spa & Wellness Africa Association (SWAA) has announced its second ever Network event will
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Speaking exclusively to Spa Opportunities, group director of spa for Langham Hospitality Group Barry White
Dubai’s strict medical healthcare laws which apply to massage therapists are being reformed with the
UK Spa Association chair, Charlie Thompson, has been appointed interim group spa manager for Q
School leavers are less prepared for work in the hospitality and catering workforces than they
A new £100,000 initiative has been launched by the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland in
The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has launched a £100,000 scholarship scheme to help leisure,
The UK's travel, tourism and hospitality industry trains more employees than any other sector but
The new Learning and Skills initiative Train to Gain has been a huge success for
The Springboard Awards for Excellence, which recognise and reward excellence in promoting careers; attracting people
According to the Age Partnership Group (APG), the majority of hospitality employers remain unconvinced of
The hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry’s finest gathered at a glittering Gala Awards Dinner
The hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry’s finest gathered at a glittering Gala Awards Dinner
The second National Conference of Visitor Attractions (VAC2005) took place yesterday (12 October) at the
In a Financial Times report on the 50 Best Workplaces in the UK, the Whitbread-owned
According to the inaugural edition of TMP/Hudson Global Resources’ (TMP/HGR) Industry Insight survey, the UK’s
12,300
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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staff retention news

Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Intelligent Spas is inviting spa managers from around the world to take part in an
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
Mystery shopper business Proinsight Research has merged with ReactCX, a customer experience measurement and market
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group saw its revenues cut by nearly half during the pandemic, a direct
Kate White, Danielle Alen and Katie Howell have joined forces to launch a spa and
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Luxury hotel group Corinthia Hotels has appointed a director of learning, development and wellbeing, as
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Retention Convention will focus on the impact a happy workforce has on retaining leisure
A panel gathered for a break-out session at the Global Wellness Summit in Kitzbuhel, Austria
The fast-approaching National Living Wage is either a great opportunity for the fitness industry to
Leading fitness equipment suppliers are turning to partnerships with training providers to offer their clients
The Spa & Wellness Africa Association (SWAA) has announced its second ever Network event will
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Speaking exclusively to Spa Opportunities, group director of spa for Langham Hospitality Group Barry White
Dubai’s strict medical healthcare laws which apply to massage therapists are being reformed with the
UK Spa Association chair, Charlie Thompson, has been appointed interim group spa manager for Q
School leavers are less prepared for work in the hospitality and catering workforces than they
A new £100,000 initiative has been launched by the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland in
The Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has launched a £100,000 scholarship scheme to help leisure,
The UK's travel, tourism and hospitality industry trains more employees than any other sector but
The new Learning and Skills initiative Train to Gain has been a huge success for
The Springboard Awards for Excellence, which recognise and reward excellence in promoting careers; attracting people
According to the Age Partnership Group (APG), the majority of hospitality employers remain unconvinced of
The hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry’s finest gathered at a glittering Gala Awards Dinner
The hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry’s finest gathered at a glittering Gala Awards Dinner
The second National Conference of Visitor Attractions (VAC2005) took place yesterday (12 October) at the
In a Financial Times report on the 50 Best Workplaces in the UK, the Whitbread-owned
According to the inaugural edition of TMP/Hudson Global Resources’ (TMP/HGR) Industry Insight survey, the UK’s
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
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Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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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Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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