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Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
Longevity and biohacking entrepreneur Dave Asprey announced that his company, Upgrade Labs, will open its
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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
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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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
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GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
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Spa and beauty equipment
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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22-22 Oct 2026
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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summit news

Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
Longevity and biohacking entrepreneur Dave Asprey announced that his company, Upgrade Labs, will open its
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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