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US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group has announced the strategic acquisition of spa deal website Spabreaks.com, enhancing
Fountain Life, the US longevity clinic start-up founded by Dr Peter Diamandis, Dr William Kapp
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Contrast bathing and social wellness start-up Othership has raised US$11.3 million (€10.5 million, £8.94 million)
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
TechnoAlpin Indoor, which specialises in snowmaking for spa and wellness, including the Snowsky system, has
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
US integrative wellness brand The Well has named Ariella Willoughby as its new VP of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Founder, Maz Darvish, will
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The L’Occitane Group, international retailer and manufacturer of sustainability-inspired beauty and wellness products, is now
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
Brothers Christian and Sean Mackin are taking touchless therapy a step further by creating one
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Hospitality giant Accor has unveiled a new white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating
Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe in France has launched an educational, gamified app. The Sea
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new podcast series exploring hot topics in wellbeing with
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 2022 conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, from
International retailer and manufacturer of sustainable beauty and wellbeing products L’Occitane Group has acquired majority
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT penetration. It will
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced its 2021 conference will focus on the growing
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has today announced a new location and dates for its
Health and wellness tech start-up Puraclenz has launched a collection of ionic air and surface
fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of content and
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today announced its 2021 conference will take place in Tel
Fitness start-up, Inspace, has revealed plans to launch a new brand, website and social channels.
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) latest Q&A with experts on wellness in the age of
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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start-up news

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group has announced the strategic acquisition of spa deal website Spabreaks.com, enhancing
Fountain Life, the US longevity clinic start-up founded by Dr Peter Diamandis, Dr William Kapp
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Contrast bathing and social wellness start-up Othership has raised US$11.3 million (€10.5 million, £8.94 million)
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
TechnoAlpin Indoor, which specialises in snowmaking for spa and wellness, including the Snowsky system, has
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
US integrative wellness brand The Well has named Ariella Willoughby as its new VP of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Founder, Maz Darvish, will
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The L’Occitane Group, international retailer and manufacturer of sustainability-inspired beauty and wellness products, is now
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
Brothers Christian and Sean Mackin are taking touchless therapy a step further by creating one
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Hospitality giant Accor has unveiled a new white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating
Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe in France has launched an educational, gamified app. The Sea
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new podcast series exploring hot topics in wellbeing with
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 2022 conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, from
International retailer and manufacturer of sustainable beauty and wellbeing products L’Occitane Group has acquired majority
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT penetration. It will
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced its 2021 conference will focus on the growing
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has today announced a new location and dates for its
Health and wellness tech start-up Puraclenz has launched a collection of ionic air and surface
fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of content and
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today announced its 2021 conference will take place in Tel
Fitness start-up, Inspace, has revealed plans to launch a new brand, website and social channels.
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) latest Q&A with experts on wellness in the age of
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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