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Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
Former actress Amaliya Mordvinova has opened a spa studio called Reforme in New York City,
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
Concordia University of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada is kicking off a study called Noticing Nature
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Swimming pools need to be repositioned so they're prized as assets rather than considered a
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) has announced the successful approval of its funding
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Rick Stollmeyer, founder of fitness tech giant, Mindbody, has joined the board of tech startup
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
12,300
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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

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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
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Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: David Grey Rehab
Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
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Spa and beauty equipment
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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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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student news

Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
Former actress Amaliya Mordvinova has opened a spa studio called Reforme in New York City,
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
Concordia University of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada is kicking off a study called Noticing Nature
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Swimming pools need to be repositioned so they're prized as assets rather than considered a
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) has announced the successful approval of its funding
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Rick Stollmeyer, founder of fitness tech giant, Mindbody, has joined the board of tech startup
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Demand for yoga is alive and kicking across Britain as the exercise discipline diversifies to
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: David Grey Rehab
Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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