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2022 news

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Italian property Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection, has introduced a new wellness
OpenSeed has launched its multisensory Iris Meditation Pod, designed in collaboration with Fuseproject – a
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
On 2 August, the leisure industry lost one of its pioneers – a man who
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
Former actress Amaliya Mordvinova has opened a spa studio called Reforme in New York City,
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
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2022 news

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Italian property Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection, has introduced a new wellness
OpenSeed has launched its multisensory Iris Meditation Pod, designed in collaboration with Fuseproject – a
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
On 2 August, the leisure industry lost one of its pioneers – a man who
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
Former actress Amaliya Mordvinova has opened a spa studio called Reforme in New York City,
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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