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PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the

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

Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
London yoga studio operator, MoreYoga, teamed up with The Lonely Girls Club last month to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations
Studio Apostoli has designed an immersive water-based spa experience called Arché Water Path Luxury Experience,
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Two new treatment rooms have been unveiled at The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, UK,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Head spa treatments originate in the East and have increased in popularity throughout Europe. These
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport
Concordia University of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada is kicking off a study called Noticing Nature
Hospitality giant Accor is set to further strengthen its presence in India after signing two
Dubai-based luxury hotel operator Jumeirah has announced a new partnership with Thanda Group, marking its
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The padel craze continues with the launch of a new club at Champneys Mottram Hall
Retreat brand TheLifeCo Well-being will make its Caribbean debut in Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia, in 2025,
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
QC New York, a luxury Italian day spa on Governors Island, will expand its offering
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
As part of its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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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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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
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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
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
Company profiles
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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wonder news

PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the

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

Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
London yoga studio operator, MoreYoga, teamed up with The Lonely Girls Club last month to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations
Studio Apostoli has designed an immersive water-based spa experience called Arché Water Path Luxury Experience,
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Two new treatment rooms have been unveiled at The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, UK,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Head spa treatments originate in the East and have increased in popularity throughout Europe. These
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport
Concordia University of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada is kicking off a study called Noticing Nature
Hospitality giant Accor is set to further strengthen its presence in India after signing two
Dubai-based luxury hotel operator Jumeirah has announced a new partnership with Thanda Group, marking its
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The padel craze continues with the launch of a new club at Champneys Mottram Hall
Retreat brand TheLifeCo Well-being will make its Caribbean debut in Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia, in 2025,
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
QC New York, a luxury Italian day spa on Governors Island, will expand its offering
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
As part of its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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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
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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