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UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
Rest & Restore Liposomal Magnesium Spray, a natural mist designed to support the body’s innate
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
12,300
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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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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Opinion
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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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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Australia news

UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
Rest & Restore Liposomal Magnesium Spray, a natural mist designed to support the body’s innate
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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