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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Planning has officially been approved for Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, a floating, natural water swimming
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
In spas, every detail shapes the guest experience — from the scent of essential oils
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Profile
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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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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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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Talking point
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
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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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#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.
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sustainability news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Planning has officially been approved for Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, a floating, natural water swimming
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
In spas, every detail shapes the guest experience — from the scent of essential oils
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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
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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