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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
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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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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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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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Strength
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Healthspan
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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 UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
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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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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