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Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
The Georgia Aquarium, in Atlanta, US, has appointed Dr Brian Davis as its new president
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More than 40,000 people from over 100 countries are descending on Orlando, Florida, ahead of
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is set to undergo expansion, with a large seal exhibit
A new high-tech aquarium that developers claim will be a model for future aquarium projects
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
With weather-related incidents seemingly on the increase in terms of frequency and intensity, zoos and
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Gateway is offering
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
A new 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) aquarium is being slated for Basel, Switzerland, due to
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, CenterEdge Software will be on hand to discuss your
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Aquatic Development Group (ADG) will showcase two of its
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Penny Press Factory are actively searching for distributors around
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo,Vekoma management will be on hand to discuss its biggest
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Zamperla is set to present new rollercoaster concepts, with
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Huss Park Attraction will present its Explorer film based
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Simtec is presenting its ScreenFlite media information system under
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, JRA will discuss its involvement with the Mascot Hall
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Proslide will showcase its new innovations, the RallyRacer and
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Rocas & Design, a world leading provider of turnkey
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Simex-Iwerks will be demoing its flying 4D Vertical Experience,
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Intamin will be presenting a number of new LSM
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Lagotronics Projects will be showing a wide range of
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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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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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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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Insight
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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Aquariums news

Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
The Georgia Aquarium, in Atlanta, US, has appointed Dr Brian Davis as its new president
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More than 40,000 people from over 100 countries are descending on Orlando, Florida, ahead of
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is set to undergo expansion, with a large seal exhibit
A new high-tech aquarium that developers claim will be a model for future aquarium projects
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
With weather-related incidents seemingly on the increase in terms of frequency and intensity, zoos and
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Gateway is offering
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
A new 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) aquarium is being slated for Basel, Switzerland, due to
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, CenterEdge Software will be on hand to discuss your
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Aquatic Development Group (ADG) will showcase two of its
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Penny Press Factory are actively searching for distributors around
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo,Vekoma management will be on hand to discuss its biggest
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Zamperla is set to present new rollercoaster concepts, with
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Huss Park Attraction will present its Explorer film based
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Simtec is presenting its ScreenFlite media information system under
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, JRA will discuss its involvement with the Mascot Hall
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Proslide will showcase its new innovations, the RallyRacer and
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Rocas & Design, a world leading provider of turnkey
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Simex-Iwerks will be demoing its flying 4D Vertical Experience,
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Intamin will be presenting a number of new LSM
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Lagotronics Projects will be showing a wide range of
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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