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The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but

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

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Aromatherapy Associates has developed an aromatherapy ritual using its Calm Confidence blend, designed to ease

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The Sand Stone collection by Technogym offers an aesthetic inspired by nature, using materials that
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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HCM People

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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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
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Feedback
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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Interview
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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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 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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but

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

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Aromatherapy Associates has developed an aromatherapy ritual using its Calm Confidence blend, designed to ease

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The Sand Stone collection by Technogym offers an aesthetic inspired by nature, using materials that
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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