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The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire, UK, is working with psychologists and therapists to deliver a four-night
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A team of architects led by BIG and HOK have won an international competition to
Core Health & Fitness is proud to have signed an exclusive supplier agreement for the
Mexican design firm, Aidia Studio, has unveiled plans for a complex of 25 luxury hotel
OPINION TOURISM IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD By Ken Robinson CBE, tourism expert. Coronavirus is devastating
Six Flags has announced new details for its long-awaited venture in Saudi Arabia, revealing among
Independent country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, has partnered with Reward Gateway to launch
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Chinese city Changchun is looking to establish itself as a major tourism destination and a
The Harris Museum in Preston, UK is to merge its museum, art gallery and library
Arada has unveiled the final details on its Aljada Central Hub mega-development. The futuristic complex,
The centenary of Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) is being celebrated in London, with the
The Bamford Haybarn Spa in the Cotswolds has launched a new outdoor experience. Located in
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
The RIBA Stirling Prize-winning Hastings Pier, designed by architecture studio dRMM, has been put up
Following the success of the Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, Palace Resorts has opened its
Construction has begun on Lanserhof Sylt, a €100m (US$118m, £88m) medical spa resort on a
We wrap up our CLAD review of 2016 with a look at some of the
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) will celebrate its centenary in 2018 by renovating
The first renderings of Montreal’s planned new biodome have been released by architecture studio KANVA.
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) is exploring the idea of creating a central funding pot
The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs and
World Archery has invited members of the public to contribute to the development of its
Gillian Thomas, CEO of the under-development US$307m (€283.5m, £214.1m) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of
Architecture and urbanism collective Studio Gang have completed a performing arts centre in Glencoe, Chicago,
Miami design studio Baker Barrios Architects have unveiled their vision for a national football stadium
Operator LiveWire has kicked off the new year with the unveiling of four upgraded fitness
New IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO, Lennard Otto, has said that Dubai is the perfect
What happens when opera takes to the streets? When paying guests are driven around with
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
Work is moving forward on a new £15m lifestyle facility in Crewe, with spring 2016
London-based Aros Architects have produced early plans to turn World War II sea forts seven
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for Atom Universe – a fully immersive virtual reality
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt
Charlie Thompson, current head of health and beauty for Virgin Active, has been elected chair
A new National Blues Museum is being proposed for St. Louis, Missouri, US, as part
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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
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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
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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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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.
Company profiles
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Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Central Hub news

The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire, UK, is working with psychologists and therapists to deliver a four-night
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A team of architects led by BIG and HOK have won an international competition to
Core Health & Fitness is proud to have signed an exclusive supplier agreement for the
Mexican design firm, Aidia Studio, has unveiled plans for a complex of 25 luxury hotel
OPINION TOURISM IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD By Ken Robinson CBE, tourism expert. Coronavirus is devastating
Six Flags has announced new details for its long-awaited venture in Saudi Arabia, revealing among
Independent country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, has partnered with Reward Gateway to launch
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Chinese city Changchun is looking to establish itself as a major tourism destination and a
The Harris Museum in Preston, UK is to merge its museum, art gallery and library
Arada has unveiled the final details on its Aljada Central Hub mega-development. The futuristic complex,
The centenary of Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) is being celebrated in London, with the
The Bamford Haybarn Spa in the Cotswolds has launched a new outdoor experience. Located in
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
The RIBA Stirling Prize-winning Hastings Pier, designed by architecture studio dRMM, has been put up
Following the success of the Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, Palace Resorts has opened its
Construction has begun on Lanserhof Sylt, a €100m (US$118m, £88m) medical spa resort on a
We wrap up our CLAD review of 2016 with a look at some of the
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) will celebrate its centenary in 2018 by renovating
The first renderings of Montreal’s planned new biodome have been released by architecture studio KANVA.
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) is exploring the idea of creating a central funding pot
The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs and
World Archery has invited members of the public to contribute to the development of its
Gillian Thomas, CEO of the under-development US$307m (€283.5m, £214.1m) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of
Architecture and urbanism collective Studio Gang have completed a performing arts centre in Glencoe, Chicago,
Miami design studio Baker Barrios Architects have unveiled their vision for a national football stadium
Operator LiveWire has kicked off the new year with the unveiling of four upgraded fitness
New IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO, Lennard Otto, has said that Dubai is the perfect
What happens when opera takes to the streets? When paying guests are driven around with
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
Work is moving forward on a new £15m lifestyle facility in Crewe, with spring 2016
London-based Aros Architects have produced early plans to turn World War II sea forts seven
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for Atom Universe – a fully immersive virtual reality
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt
Charlie Thompson, current head of health and beauty for Virgin Active, has been elected chair
A new National Blues Museum is being proposed for St. Louis, Missouri, US, as part
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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