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Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
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
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
A waterfall massage jet shower by Werner Dosiertechnik (WDT) enables operators to deliver cold therapy
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
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
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
Featured supplier news
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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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: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
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The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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tradition news

Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
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
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
A waterfall massage jet shower by Werner Dosiertechnik (WDT) enables operators to deliver cold therapy
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Global Wellness Summit
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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
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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