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Bear Grylls news

The Bear Grylls Adventure activity site in Birmingham’s NEC Centre, UK, is set to close
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Boxing legend, David Haye, and outdoor operator Be Military Fit (BMF) have joined forces to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has been sold to the family behind toy firm Lego
Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a
European attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reported growth in a number of areas of its
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the
VR attraction developer Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments that will see
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
Britain’s visitor attractions are set to get a major boost, with investment into the sector
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls has said that he wants visitors to “bring adventure to millions”,
Magic Memories’ partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been extended to include The Bear Grylls Adventure
Construction is underway for Birmingham’s Bear Grylls Adventure – with Merlin Entertainments already planning a
After announcing its intention to develop a Bear Grylls attraction in the UK, Merlin CEO
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans for a Bear Grylls adventure park in Birmingham and a
A major adventure resort offering a wide variety of physical, thrilling and wellness activities, a
Adventure survivalist Bear Grylls and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, UK, have teamed up to
Explorer Bear Grylls will be launching his indoor fitness programme in London at trampoline park
Trampoline chain Oxygen Freejumping and intrepid explorer Bear Grylls have teamed up to launch a
VisitBritain has turned to famous adventurer Bear Grylls and smash period drama Downton Abbey to
Children’s indoor adventure play centre operator Gambado has opened its third site, at Imperial Wharf
12,300
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Strength
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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HCM People

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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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Research
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

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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Bear Grylls news

The Bear Grylls Adventure activity site in Birmingham’s NEC Centre, UK, is set to close
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Boxing legend, David Haye, and outdoor operator Be Military Fit (BMF) have joined forces to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has been sold to the family behind toy firm Lego
Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a
European attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reported growth in a number of areas of its
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the
VR attraction developer Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments that will see
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
Britain’s visitor attractions are set to get a major boost, with investment into the sector
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls has said that he wants visitors to “bring adventure to millions”,
Magic Memories’ partnership with Merlin Entertainments has been extended to include The Bear Grylls Adventure
Construction is underway for Birmingham’s Bear Grylls Adventure – with Merlin Entertainments already planning a
After announcing its intention to develop a Bear Grylls attraction in the UK, Merlin CEO
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans for a Bear Grylls adventure park in Birmingham and a
A major adventure resort offering a wide variety of physical, thrilling and wellness activities, a
Adventure survivalist Bear Grylls and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, UK, have teamed up to
Explorer Bear Grylls will be launching his indoor fitness programme in London at trampoline park
Trampoline chain Oxygen Freejumping and intrepid explorer Bear Grylls have teamed up to launch a
VisitBritain has turned to famous adventurer Bear Grylls and smash period drama Downton Abbey to
Children’s indoor adventure play centre operator Gambado has opened its third site, at Imperial Wharf
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
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Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Emmis Studio builds a new strength training experience with Fitbench
Boutique fitness concept combines functional strength training, premium design and coach-led programming to make strength training more accessible.
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Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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