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US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
US integrative wellness brand The Well has named Ariella Willoughby as its new VP of
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 2022 conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, from
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today announced its 2021 conference will take place in Tel
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) latest Q&A with experts on wellness in the age of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Chiva-Som International Academy, a professional wellness school in Bangkok, Thailand, has announced the launch of
Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in incentives as
Real Madrid has launched a new innovation brand, designed to position the football club as
Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley has admitted that he is baffled as to why
Shares in Peloton have fallen 14 per cent below their initial value since the company
CoachAi, a virtual companion that interacts with members through their smartphones, has been declared the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
Sports psychologist Jeremy Snape and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams are among the keynote speakers
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
A record number of international startups have entered the ActiveLab accelerator programme – strengthening the
When setting up a new gym or expanding an existing business, the purchasing of fitness
More than 50 leading technology firms have teamed up as part of a £1bn (US$1.38bn,
Emerging fitness technologies could be the "cradle to grave game-changer" for public health in the
Ukactive has named the 11 fitness tech disruptors that have made it to the industry
Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Adult Survey (ALAS), which shows that 27.7
Global spa consultancy Raison d’Etre has launched a Think Tank for Wellness to provide tools
From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups
International developer Knight Dragon has unveiled its plans for a new London leisure district featuring
For 40 years, PHYTOMER Research & Development teams have been discovering the most effective marine
On 5 April, Soho House New York will host Curated Conversation: Self-Care For Leaders –
An increase in demand for children’s swimming lessons in China has opened the door for
A new hub that will foster relationships between sports organisations and technology companies will be
Bootcamp fitness studio operator TRIB3 has launched a new design concept which will bring mobile
The Millennial 20/20 Summit is taking place on 13-14 April at Victoria House in London.
The Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has been commissioned to convert a historic Moscow power
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic has partnered with a team of investors and entrepreneurs to launch
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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.
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Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group Education was launched in 2016 by Steven Dick and Scott Agnew....
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
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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
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Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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start-ups news

US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
US integrative wellness brand The Well has named Ariella Willoughby as its new VP of
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 2022 conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, from
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry by at least a decade, and
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today announced its 2021 conference will take place in Tel
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) latest Q&A with experts on wellness in the age of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Chiva-Som International Academy, a professional wellness school in Bangkok, Thailand, has announced the launch of
Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in incentives as
Real Madrid has launched a new innovation brand, designed to position the football club as
Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley has admitted that he is baffled as to why
Shares in Peloton have fallen 14 per cent below their initial value since the company
CoachAi, a virtual companion that interacts with members through their smartphones, has been declared the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
Sports psychologist Jeremy Snape and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams are among the keynote speakers
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
A record number of international startups have entered the ActiveLab accelerator programme – strengthening the
When setting up a new gym or expanding an existing business, the purchasing of fitness
More than 50 leading technology firms have teamed up as part of a £1bn (US$1.38bn,
Emerging fitness technologies could be the "cradle to grave game-changer" for public health in the
Ukactive has named the 11 fitness tech disruptors that have made it to the industry
Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Adult Survey (ALAS), which shows that 27.7
Global spa consultancy Raison d’Etre has launched a Think Tank for Wellness to provide tools
From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups
International developer Knight Dragon has unveiled its plans for a new London leisure district featuring
For 40 years, PHYTOMER Research & Development teams have been discovering the most effective marine
On 5 April, Soho House New York will host Curated Conversation: Self-Care For Leaders –
An increase in demand for children’s swimming lessons in China has opened the door for
A new hub that will foster relationships between sports organisations and technology companies will be
Bootcamp fitness studio operator TRIB3 has launched a new design concept which will bring mobile
The Millennial 20/20 Summit is taking place on 13-14 April at Victoria House in London.
The Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has been commissioned to convert a historic Moscow power
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic has partnered with a team of investors and entrepreneurs to launch
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group Education was launched in 2016 by Steven Dick and Scott Agnew....
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
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: Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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