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In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
GAIA Skincare, a luxury UK-based organic skincare brand, is thrilled to announce its new partnership
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Luxury resort operator One&Only Resorts and international skincare and spa brand ESPA have partnered to
Marrying indigenous wellness culture and breathtaking scenery, The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara in Zambia,
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Guy Heywood has been appointed to the role of chief operating officer with Six Senses
The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, has announced the completion of several
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
BIG and Heatherwick Studio were among the winners on day one of the World Architecture
Muza Lab has finished its ground floor public rooms refurbishment at Cape Town’s iconic Belmond
South-African brand Terres d'Afrique has developed a range of sustainable ceramic packaging for its amenities
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has named Manchester-based firm Mather and Co to design its
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Plans by Heatherwick Studio and Diamond Schmitt Architects to renovate a concert hall for New
The Lux* Resort Grand Gaube in Mauritius has undergone a US$32m (€27m, £23.8m) renovation and
The growth of FIBO China 2017, which saw attendee numbers rise by 28 per cent,
Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC Architects have been announced as the lead design team who will
Heatherwick Studio’s latest completed building, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
Cape Town’s Iziko Planetarium has reopened its doors to the public following a R30m (US$2.3m,
Two major proposed projects from the pen of British designer Thomas Heatherwick have suffered significant
Terres d’Afrique has announced a collaboration with fellow South African brand Yswara to create a
Now open in the De Waterkant district of Cape Town, South Africa, boutique spa and
Rope Courses Inc will install its Sky Trail Navigator course at the Seascape Towne Centre
The Silo Hotel – a luxury property located within Heatherwick Studio’s re-imagined Cape Town grain
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
The year ahead promises much excitement in the world of leisure architecture and design. New
Virgin Active has launched its latest full-service Collection club in the re-generated Silo District in
Travel guide Lonely Planet has revealed its Best in Travel 2017 locations – with North
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has responded to reports that African nations may argue for
Kanye West fans around the world queued for hours to get into one of the
Virgin Active has opened its Siam Discovery leisure club in Thailand. The club is the
South Africa’s Iziko Museums – an agency of the government’s Department of Arts and Culture
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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HCM People
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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Show preview
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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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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
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Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Supplier Showcases
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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.
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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.
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Industrial washing machines
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Lockers
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
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Spa and beauty equipment
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22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Cape Town news

In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
GAIA Skincare, a luxury UK-based organic skincare brand, is thrilled to announce its new partnership
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Luxury resort operator One&Only Resorts and international skincare and spa brand ESPA have partnered to
Marrying indigenous wellness culture and breathtaking scenery, The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara in Zambia,
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Guy Heywood has been appointed to the role of chief operating officer with Six Senses
The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, has announced the completion of several
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
BIG and Heatherwick Studio were among the winners on day one of the World Architecture
Muza Lab has finished its ground floor public rooms refurbishment at Cape Town’s iconic Belmond
South-African brand Terres d'Afrique has developed a range of sustainable ceramic packaging for its amenities
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has named Manchester-based firm Mather and Co to design its
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Plans by Heatherwick Studio and Diamond Schmitt Architects to renovate a concert hall for New
The Lux* Resort Grand Gaube in Mauritius has undergone a US$32m (€27m, £23.8m) renovation and
The growth of FIBO China 2017, which saw attendee numbers rise by 28 per cent,
Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC Architects have been announced as the lead design team who will
Heatherwick Studio’s latest completed building, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
Cape Town’s Iziko Planetarium has reopened its doors to the public following a R30m (US$2.3m,
Two major proposed projects from the pen of British designer Thomas Heatherwick have suffered significant
Terres d’Afrique has announced a collaboration with fellow South African brand Yswara to create a
Now open in the De Waterkant district of Cape Town, South Africa, boutique spa and
Rope Courses Inc will install its Sky Trail Navigator course at the Seascape Towne Centre
The Silo Hotel – a luxury property located within Heatherwick Studio’s re-imagined Cape Town grain
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
The year ahead promises much excitement in the world of leisure architecture and design. New
Virgin Active has launched its latest full-service Collection club in the re-generated Silo District in
Travel guide Lonely Planet has revealed its Best in Travel 2017 locations – with North
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has responded to reports that African nations may argue for
Kanye West fans around the world queued for hours to get into one of the
Virgin Active has opened its Siam Discovery leisure club in Thailand. The club is the
South Africa’s Iziko Museums – an agency of the government’s Department of Arts and Culture
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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