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A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Poland’s largest gym franchise, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has become the official Polish partner for fitness
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
After three years’ development, the doors have opened at the Spa Hotel Esé, a purpose-built
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
The Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa — a new ultraluxe hospitality project created by
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
International spa and wellness consultants The E77 Company are working on a spa hotel in
The Amerikalinjen Hotel – once the main office of one of Norway's earliest transatlantic cruise
Eleven locations from across the north of England have bid for a share of £15m
A shortlist of three architecture firms are in the running to design a major international
Luxury hotel operator Kempinski is set to open its second property in the Baltic states
Culture and tech projects in the North of England will soon be able to bid
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Stephenson’s Rocket will act as the centrepiece for next year’s Great Exhibition of the North,
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Swedish studio Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) have proposed transforming a one kilometre stretch of “mundane
An international design competition is to be held in the next few months for a
The winner has been announced in an architecture competition to design a rural spa and
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Studio Libeskind have revealed new design details for their dramatic mixed-use tower on the banks
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been
Known for its innovative approach to porcelain tiles, Refin has teamed up with Italian Designer
A new Radisson Blu hotel will be built on the Curonian Spit, a 98km curved,
Three architecture studios have been shortlisted in the design competition to create a Science Island
London architects Studio Bednarski have completed one high-profile European bridge and won a competition to
Spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is developing a GOCO Retreat on
The City of Kaunas in Lithuania has launched an anonymous one-stage design contest for the
The architecture studio of David Adjaye have won the international competition to design a new
Designs by a number of architects competing to design a €30m (US$34m, £23.6m) contemporary art
DGT Architects have been awarded the Grand Prize 2016 by the French Architects Overseas Organisation
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced it has established 16 wide-ranging wellness initiatives, each
Spafinder Wellness 365 has put together a team of global editors and experts for their
Impuls has launched a new €1m full-service fitness club in the heart of Lithuania’s capital
Seven international architecture studios have been shortlisted to design the landmark new home for the
Lithuania-based fitness chain Impuls LTU has acquired Estonia’s Arctic Sport Clubs, making it the first
A competition is being launched to find an architect and design concept for a new
A distinctive amber-coloured music venue, envisioned as a new landmark for Latvia, has opened in
Baltic club operator Impuls has announced its entry into Latvia, with two budget clubs set
Raison d’Etre’s spa and wellness brand LivNordic has launched the first of three spas planned
Lithuanian market leader Impuls, which operates 11 premium clubs in the country, will open its first
Developers are cashing in on the redevelopment of a resort originally built by the Third
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Editor's letter
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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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Life Lessons
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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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Baltic news

A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Poland’s largest gym franchise, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has become the official Polish partner for fitness
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
After three years’ development, the doors have opened at the Spa Hotel Esé, a purpose-built
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
The Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa — a new ultraluxe hospitality project created by
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
International spa and wellness consultants The E77 Company are working on a spa hotel in
The Amerikalinjen Hotel – once the main office of one of Norway's earliest transatlantic cruise
Eleven locations from across the north of England have bid for a share of £15m
A shortlist of three architecture firms are in the running to design a major international
Luxury hotel operator Kempinski is set to open its second property in the Baltic states
Culture and tech projects in the North of England will soon be able to bid
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Stephenson’s Rocket will act as the centrepiece for next year’s Great Exhibition of the North,
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Swedish studio Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) have proposed transforming a one kilometre stretch of “mundane
An international design competition is to be held in the next few months for a
The winner has been announced in an architecture competition to design a rural spa and
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Studio Libeskind have revealed new design details for their dramatic mixed-use tower on the banks
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been
Known for its innovative approach to porcelain tiles, Refin has teamed up with Italian Designer
A new Radisson Blu hotel will be built on the Curonian Spit, a 98km curved,
Three architecture studios have been shortlisted in the design competition to create a Science Island
London architects Studio Bednarski have completed one high-profile European bridge and won a competition to
Spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is developing a GOCO Retreat on
The City of Kaunas in Lithuania has launched an anonymous one-stage design contest for the
The architecture studio of David Adjaye have won the international competition to design a new
Designs by a number of architects competing to design a €30m (US$34m, £23.6m) contemporary art
DGT Architects have been awarded the Grand Prize 2016 by the French Architects Overseas Organisation
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced it has established 16 wide-ranging wellness initiatives, each
Spafinder Wellness 365 has put together a team of global editors and experts for their
Impuls has launched a new €1m full-service fitness club in the heart of Lithuania’s capital
Seven international architecture studios have been shortlisted to design the landmark new home for the
Lithuania-based fitness chain Impuls LTU has acquired Estonia’s Arctic Sport Clubs, making it the first
A competition is being launched to find an architect and design concept for a new
A distinctive amber-coloured music venue, envisioned as a new landmark for Latvia, has opened in
Baltic club operator Impuls has announced its entry into Latvia, with two budget clubs set
Raison d’Etre’s spa and wellness brand LivNordic has launched the first of three spas planned
Lithuanian market leader Impuls, which operates 11 premium clubs in the country, will open its first
Developers are cashing in on the redevelopment of a resort originally built by the Third
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: 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: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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