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Belgian news

Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Aman Rosa Alpina and its Aman Spa have opened in San Cassiano, in the heart
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel
According to Belgian tech startup, moonbird, using breathwork as a way to relax is growing
According to Belgian tech startup, moonbird, using breathwork as a way to relax is growing
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Belgium’s capital city of Antwerp is being transformed into
Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Belgian football team Club Brugge has appointed architects B2Ai and SCAU to develop designs for
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Cyclists in Belgium's Limburg province are being brought closer to nature in a variety of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new interactive gallery concept has opened in Mechelen, Belgium. Called Het Kunstuur (The Art
Historic Belgian city Bruges has been illuminated with a 2km walk-through lighting and visual experience
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
An overview of Swiss craftsmanship dating back a thousand years of history has gone on
Belgian theme park Bobbejaanland has opened a new themed area representing the park's largest-ever investment.
London-based architects Sergison Bates have won an international contest to design a new performing arts
Shanghai developer Shimao Property Holdings is to build a new Smurfs-themed destination in the Dream
Physical Company, a UK-based specialist equipment supplier, has partnered with Belgian textile company Beaulieu International
The Green Ark, Belgium's winning concept for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, will function
As a new year approaches, CLAD brings you our list of some of the most
The Six Senses Maxwell, a hotel designed by French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia,
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have revealed their design for the Wuxi Show Theatre in Wuxi,
Belgian film studio nWave has joined forces with MZM and Belga Films, among others, to
Picsolve has announced a new partnership with Panora.me, a Brussels-based start up, that will see
A new 350sq m spa has opened at the Hotel Le Sanglier Des Ardennes in
A new theme park based on the adventures of Belgian comic strip character Spirou has
Efteling, a fantasy theme park based in The Netherlands, has reopened its iconic Python coaster,
London architects Sergison Bates have won the international competition to convert the Citroën Yser Garage
Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy has been commissioned to create the first Aman Resort in the
Belgian interactive and media-based attraction design firm Alterface has launched Wander, a scalable, interactive solution,
Belgian football club Royal Antwerp will redevelop one of its stands and improve surrounding infrastructure
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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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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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

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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
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ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
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Belgian news

Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Aman Rosa Alpina and its Aman Spa have opened in San Cassiano, in the heart
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel
According to Belgian tech startup, moonbird, using breathwork as a way to relax is growing
According to Belgian tech startup, moonbird, using breathwork as a way to relax is growing
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Belgium’s capital city of Antwerp is being transformed into
Patients treated for stress in the Belgian capital Brussels will be offered free visits to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Belgian football team Club Brugge has appointed architects B2Ai and SCAU to develop designs for
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Cyclists in Belgium's Limburg province are being brought closer to nature in a variety of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new interactive gallery concept has opened in Mechelen, Belgium. Called Het Kunstuur (The Art
Historic Belgian city Bruges has been illuminated with a 2km walk-through lighting and visual experience
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
An overview of Swiss craftsmanship dating back a thousand years of history has gone on
Belgian theme park Bobbejaanland has opened a new themed area representing the park's largest-ever investment.
London-based architects Sergison Bates have won an international contest to design a new performing arts
Shanghai developer Shimao Property Holdings is to build a new Smurfs-themed destination in the Dream
Physical Company, a UK-based specialist equipment supplier, has partnered with Belgian textile company Beaulieu International
The Green Ark, Belgium's winning concept for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, will function
As a new year approaches, CLAD brings you our list of some of the most
The Six Senses Maxwell, a hotel designed by French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia,
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have revealed their design for the Wuxi Show Theatre in Wuxi,
Belgian film studio nWave has joined forces with MZM and Belga Films, among others, to
Picsolve has announced a new partnership with Panora.me, a Brussels-based start up, that will see
A new 350sq m spa has opened at the Hotel Le Sanglier Des Ardennes in
A new theme park based on the adventures of Belgian comic strip character Spirou has
Efteling, a fantasy theme park based in The Netherlands, has reopened its iconic Python coaster,
London architects Sergison Bates have won the international competition to convert the Citroën Yser Garage
Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy has been commissioned to create the first Aman Resort in the
Belgian interactive and media-based attraction design firm Alterface has launched Wander, a scalable, interactive solution,
Belgian football club Royal Antwerp will redevelop one of its stands and improve surrounding infrastructure
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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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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

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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
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.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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