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Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Psychotherapist Esther Perel and physician Deepak Chopra have teamed up with wellness experience organisers Travelgems
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Professional Swiss skincare and spa brand Swissline has tapped the expertise of Anna Tsankova, the
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
More consumers are realising meditation is beneficial, but many give up because it’s difficult to
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
International luxury wellness brand Como Shambhala will unveil its largest-ever urban flagship in Singapore on
Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by Pilates, barre and
Jeremy McCarthy, industry veteran and Spa Business contributing editor, has been promoted from Mandarin Oriental
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Profile
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
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
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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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
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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teaching news

Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Psychotherapist Esther Perel and physician Deepak Chopra have teamed up with wellness experience organisers Travelgems
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Professional Swiss skincare and spa brand Swissline has tapped the expertise of Anna Tsankova, the
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
More consumers are realising meditation is beneficial, but many give up because it’s difficult to
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
International luxury wellness brand Como Shambhala will unveil its largest-ever urban flagship in Singapore on
Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by Pilates, barre and
Jeremy McCarthy, industry veteran and Spa Business contributing editor, has been promoted from Mandarin Oriental
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: UK Active
UK Active is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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