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Having seen COVID-19 disrupt the very functioning of cities worldwide, what would we do differently
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel and his design firm UNStudio have launched a tech startup
Marriott International will operate a luxury hotel at Water Street Tampa – a US$3bn (€2.4bn,
A design team led by Norwegian practice Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter has won an invited competition
A child-friendly approach to urban planning is a vital part of creating inclusive cities that
Global architects Perkins+Will have launched a list of the most “prolific and problematic” substances that
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) has officially launched the WELL Community Standard – designed
Plans for a multi-million pound hotel complex complete with a rooftop swimming pool, nightclub, restaurants
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
The rise of modernism and motorism has created “technocratic, soulless cities which make cars and
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved a mixed-use development, designed in typically striking
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Plans to develop a £33m (US$43.3m, €38.3m) sports and health facility at the University of
The Beijing Institute of Architectural Design has won an international competition with its vision for
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) have unveiled a long-term masterplan to develop a
As Strava today (10 May) kicks off its first ever Global Bike to Work Day,
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have unveiled the first detailed designs for a new mixed-use district
A new AS$1bn (£524.9m, US$750m, €676.7m) stadium is being proposed for Melbourne, Australia by Eddie
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
City planners in Madrid are responding to the threat of climate change by covering the
Another day, another plan for an elevated public park inspired by New York’s High Line.
International architecture and engineering practice Arup have published a report declaring city planners around the
EPR Architects are working to design the hotel and spa – in collaboration with Barr+Wray
Striking designs for what could be the third tallest skyscraper in Chicago have been unveiled
Communication and collaboration between researchers, public health and land use officials could lead to rapid
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban living could in fact be
Mobile fitness-tracking application Strava has launched a new service to provide governments and city planners
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has invited tenders to submit their proposals to develop a
Plans for an ambitious £160m redevelopment of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham has been granted
A £150m mixed-use redevelopment scheme for Bath has been given the green light by city
The Kirov Ballet in Russia could get a £93m new premises according to a report
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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City planners news

Having seen COVID-19 disrupt the very functioning of cities worldwide, what would we do differently
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel and his design firm UNStudio have launched a tech startup
Marriott International will operate a luxury hotel at Water Street Tampa – a US$3bn (€2.4bn,
A design team led by Norwegian practice Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter has won an invited competition
A child-friendly approach to urban planning is a vital part of creating inclusive cities that
Global architects Perkins+Will have launched a list of the most “prolific and problematic” substances that
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) has officially launched the WELL Community Standard – designed
Plans for a multi-million pound hotel complex complete with a rooftop swimming pool, nightclub, restaurants
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
The rise of modernism and motorism has created “technocratic, soulless cities which make cars and
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved a mixed-use development, designed in typically striking
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Plans to develop a £33m (US$43.3m, €38.3m) sports and health facility at the University of
The Beijing Institute of Architectural Design has won an international competition with its vision for
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) have unveiled a long-term masterplan to develop a
As Strava today (10 May) kicks off its first ever Global Bike to Work Day,
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have unveiled the first detailed designs for a new mixed-use district
A new AS$1bn (£524.9m, US$750m, €676.7m) stadium is being proposed for Melbourne, Australia by Eddie
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
City planners in Madrid are responding to the threat of climate change by covering the
Another day, another plan for an elevated public park inspired by New York’s High Line.
International architecture and engineering practice Arup have published a report declaring city planners around the
EPR Architects are working to design the hotel and spa – in collaboration with Barr+Wray
Striking designs for what could be the third tallest skyscraper in Chicago have been unveiled
Communication and collaboration between researchers, public health and land use officials could lead to rapid
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban living could in fact be
Mobile fitness-tracking application Strava has launched a new service to provide governments and city planners
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has invited tenders to submit their proposals to develop a
Plans for an ambitious £160m redevelopment of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham has been granted
A £150m mixed-use redevelopment scheme for Bath has been given the green light by city
The Kirov Ballet in Russia could get a £93m new premises according to a report
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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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