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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
The Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek resort in Antalya, Turkey, has launched the world’s first Rift
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
VRstudios and Creative Works have launched a new VR-based multiplayer attraction. Described as the world’s
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Sheri Morgan Muskin has been appointed general manager of wellness destination Miraval Austin in Texas,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
Three specialist companies have joined forces to create new development opportunities for themed attractions in
Spa management company, ISM Spa, has introduced a new spa and wellness concept named R+R
IAAPA has cancelled this year's Attractions Expo in Orlando and pivoted to a digital event,
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
Universal has revealed that it's continuing work on its Super Nintendo expansion in Japan, its
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Editor's letter
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
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GLL
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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Cryotherapy
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salt therapy products
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Orlando news

Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
The Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek resort in Antalya, Turkey, has launched the world’s first Rift
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
VRstudios and Creative Works have launched a new VR-based multiplayer attraction. Described as the world’s
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Sheri Morgan Muskin has been appointed general manager of wellness destination Miraval Austin in Texas,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
Three visitor attraction veterans – Tony Baxter, Greg Hale and Mats Wedin – have been
Three specialist companies have joined forces to create new development opportunities for themed attractions in
Spa management company, ISM Spa, has introduced a new spa and wellness concept named R+R
IAAPA has cancelled this year's Attractions Expo in Orlando and pivoted to a digital event,
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
Universal has revealed that it's continuing work on its Super Nintendo expansion in Japan, its
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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