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Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Yon-Ka Paris has developed a broad-spectrum suncream called SPF 50+ Mineral Fluid. The formula, which
Obagi Medical has increased its retail opportunities now that its liquid exfoliator, Clenziderm M.D. Pore
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
In the spa and wellness world, luxury is defined by the details – and your
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
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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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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
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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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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standards news

Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Yon-Ka Paris has developed a broad-spectrum suncream called SPF 50+ Mineral Fluid. The formula, which
Obagi Medical has increased its retail opportunities now that its liquid exfoliator, Clenziderm M.D. Pore
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
In the spa and wellness world, luxury is defined by the details – and your
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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: 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: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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