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A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has published its first cookbook, built on the wellness retreat’s
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Spa uniform specialist Fashionizer Spa has launched a new line of tunics and trousers called
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
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
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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wellness news

A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has published its first cookbook, built on the wellness retreat’s
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Spa uniform specialist Fashionizer Spa has launched a new line of tunics and trousers called
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
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
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
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Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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