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Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Amra Skincare, a prominent example of bespoke treatment creation, crafts transcendent spa experiences that seamlessly
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Global architectural firm Woods Bagot has completed its comprehensive renewal of the Continental Sorrento in
Langham Hospitality Group has launched its third Chuan Spa destination in Australia, following the opening
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Langham Hospitality Group will manage its third luxury hotel in Gold Coast, Australia, housed within
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
Spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, has opened the Resense Spa & Wellness at
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
The Neri & Hu-designed Aranya Art Center (AAC) has finally opened to the public in
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
Gary Weiss, chair of Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure, has announced plans to expand the Australian
The Ullen Centre for Contemporary Art (UCCA) has opened a sandcastle-like museum outside Beijing on
Australian health and fitness chain Jetts Fitness has opened its fifth UK club, Jetts Skipton,
An innovative two-tower design – consisting of vertically networked platforms, terraces and verandas – has been
Village Roadshow has announced the sale of its Wet 'n' Wild property in Sydney, Australia,
Australia’s largest theme park operator Village Roadshow has launched a new venture, expanding its attractions
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
On-demand massage service Soothe has named Simon Heyrick as its new CEO. Heyrick replaces founder
The 2018 Commonwealth Games have kicked off on the Gold Coast, Australia, with more than
Avani Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion in Australia with the development of Avani
Ardent has said it expects to enjoy a profitable second half to the year as
Australia has turned to one of its most beloved film franchises, along with two of
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Following a year of turmoil for Australia’s theme park sector, the Gold Coast market is
Ardent Leisure, which has struggled since a tragedy at its Dreamworld park claimed four lives
The city council of Australia’s Gold Coast has fast-tracked the building a AU$60.5m (US$48.1m, €40.3m)
Australian operator Village Roadshow is looking to bounce back after a tough twelve months, which
The INSIDE World Festival of Interiors has announced a shortlist of 78 projects that are
Technogym has been appointed the official fitness equipment supplier for the Gold Coast 2018 (GC2018)
Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas is to step down from her position and take
Australia, Canada and Malaysia will rival the UK as potential hosts for the 2022 Commonwealth
The soon-to-be-built 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium could be the centre point for a Commonwealth Games bid
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Interview
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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Gold Coast news

Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Amra Skincare, a prominent example of bespoke treatment creation, crafts transcendent spa experiences that seamlessly
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Global architectural firm Woods Bagot has completed its comprehensive renewal of the Continental Sorrento in
Langham Hospitality Group has launched its third Chuan Spa destination in Australia, following the opening
Village Roadshow has unveiled plans to build the tallest waterslide in Australia, as part of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Langham Hospitality Group will manage its third luxury hotel in Gold Coast, Australia, housed within
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
Spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, has opened the Resense Spa & Wellness at
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
The Neri & Hu-designed Aranya Art Center (AAC) has finally opened to the public in
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
Gary Weiss, chair of Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure, has announced plans to expand the Australian
The Ullen Centre for Contemporary Art (UCCA) has opened a sandcastle-like museum outside Beijing on
Australian health and fitness chain Jetts Fitness has opened its fifth UK club, Jetts Skipton,
An innovative two-tower design – consisting of vertically networked platforms, terraces and verandas – has been
Village Roadshow has announced the sale of its Wet 'n' Wild property in Sydney, Australia,
Australia’s largest theme park operator Village Roadshow has launched a new venture, expanding its attractions
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
On-demand massage service Soothe has named Simon Heyrick as its new CEO. Heyrick replaces founder
The 2018 Commonwealth Games have kicked off on the Gold Coast, Australia, with more than
Avani Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion in Australia with the development of Avani
Ardent has said it expects to enjoy a profitable second half to the year as
Australia has turned to one of its most beloved film franchises, along with two of
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Following a year of turmoil for Australia’s theme park sector, the Gold Coast market is
Ardent Leisure, which has struggled since a tragedy at its Dreamworld park claimed four lives
The city council of Australia’s Gold Coast has fast-tracked the building a AU$60.5m (US$48.1m, €40.3m)
Australian operator Village Roadshow is looking to bounce back after a tough twelve months, which
The INSIDE World Festival of Interiors has announced a shortlist of 78 projects that are
Technogym has been appointed the official fitness equipment supplier for the Gold Coast 2018 (GC2018)
Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas is to step down from her position and take
Australia, Canada and Malaysia will rival the UK as potential hosts for the 2022 Commonwealth
The soon-to-be-built 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium could be the centre point for a Commonwealth Games bid
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
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
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
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