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Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand
Fitness First has launched a new free digital fitness hub, offering users a wide range
A discussion panel about future wellness trends saw spa and wellness industry experts offer their
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced its new Excite line of fully-connected cardio kit that has
Ian Turley, COO of Holmes Place Germany, says it was important the operator took a
Falkirk Community Trust has launched an immersive indoor cycling studio as part of a £1.2m
Body Bike, a Danish indoor cycling specialist, has announced a new partnership with Wexer that
A new day spa has opened at the Holiday Inn Winchester in Hampshire, UK. The
FunXtion delivers a complete, wrap-around exercise experience. Utilising the very latest in digital technology, FunXtion
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The best class instructors earn the best salaries the market offers, bringing enhanced value to
FunXtion, experts in interactive digital fitness, has been appointed by the world’s fastest growing fitness
Rhyl Leisure Centre in north Wales has become the latest publicly-owned fitness facility to focus
A £16m community hub and leisure centre has opened in Warrington, Cheshire. Operated by health
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 upgrade of its Russell Square club in the
Virtual fitness provider Wexer has purchased London-based mobile app development company Connected Fitness Labs (CFL)
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everyone Active has teamed up with on-demand fitness and dance content provider iDEA to launch
The Bannatyne Group is continuing with its aggressive investment programme, pumping £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m) into
The Kohler Water Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland, is undergoing
Les Mills UK has teamed up with ukactive to offer its Born To Move virtual
Meliá Hotels International has introduced Infit at its Innside brand of properties - a digital
Fitness First Asia has launched a digital membership for both members and non-members in a
Global fitness brand Les Mills has teamed up with a commercial property company to offer
St Michaels Health Club has opened after a £2m (US$2.6m, €2.3m) revamp of the former
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
Former regional competitive 400-metre sprinter Peter Arnold will be opening an Anytime Fitness gym within
Anytime Fitness will be opening a 3,778sq ft (351sq m) franchise in a new residential
Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee. According to
Virtual fitness class provider Wexer Virtual has further strengthened its European team following the opening
Health club members expect wearable technology and Netflix-style workout services to “transform” their traditional gym
As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the
The Bannatyne Group is aiming to help city slickers stay fighting fit with the aid
Consumers today want their fitness shaped around them – from the pedals up. Optimising your
Global fitness franchise Anytime Fitness will launch its 3,000th health club later this month in
Nuffield Health is partnering with global financial services firm UBS to develop a major corporate
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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 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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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
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
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand
Fitness First has launched a new free digital fitness hub, offering users a wide range
A discussion panel about future wellness trends saw spa and wellness industry experts offer their
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced its new Excite line of fully-connected cardio kit that has
Ian Turley, COO of Holmes Place Germany, says it was important the operator took a
Falkirk Community Trust has launched an immersive indoor cycling studio as part of a £1.2m
Body Bike, a Danish indoor cycling specialist, has announced a new partnership with Wexer that
A new day spa has opened at the Holiday Inn Winchester in Hampshire, UK. The
FunXtion delivers a complete, wrap-around exercise experience. Utilising the very latest in digital technology, FunXtion
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The best class instructors earn the best salaries the market offers, bringing enhanced value to
FunXtion, experts in interactive digital fitness, has been appointed by the world’s fastest growing fitness
Rhyl Leisure Centre in north Wales has become the latest publicly-owned fitness facility to focus
A £16m community hub and leisure centre has opened in Warrington, Cheshire. Operated by health
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 upgrade of its Russell Square club in the
Virtual fitness provider Wexer has purchased London-based mobile app development company Connected Fitness Labs (CFL)
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everyone Active has teamed up with on-demand fitness and dance content provider iDEA to launch
The Bannatyne Group is continuing with its aggressive investment programme, pumping £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m) into
The Kohler Water Spa at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland, is undergoing
Les Mills UK has teamed up with ukactive to offer its Born To Move virtual
Meliá Hotels International has introduced Infit at its Innside brand of properties - a digital
Fitness First Asia has launched a digital membership for both members and non-members in a
Global fitness brand Les Mills has teamed up with a commercial property company to offer
St Michaels Health Club has opened after a £2m (US$2.6m, €2.3m) revamp of the former
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
Former regional competitive 400-metre sprinter Peter Arnold will be opening an Anytime Fitness gym within
Anytime Fitness will be opening a 3,778sq ft (351sq m) franchise in a new residential
Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee. According to
Virtual fitness class provider Wexer Virtual has further strengthened its European team following the opening
Health club members expect wearable technology and Netflix-style workout services to “transform” their traditional gym
As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the
The Bannatyne Group is aiming to help city slickers stay fighting fit with the aid
Consumers today want their fitness shaped around them – from the pedals up. Optimising your
Global fitness franchise Anytime Fitness will launch its 3,000th health club later this month in
Nuffield Health is partnering with global financial services firm UBS to develop a major corporate
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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