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IAAPA 2016 news

A host of Disney legends gathered in Orlando last week to discuss the making of
Interactive technology expert Alterface has teamed up with themed designers Jora Vision to create brand
Christie launched Mystique Install at IAAPA last week, a software designed to help the company’s
Dynamic Attractions unveiled its brand new ride concept at IAAPA last week, a rotating, tilting
Triotech is working alongside Sony Productions to create a Ghostbusters media-based dark ride for Heide
Waterpark design and manufacture firm WhiteWater West launched a “first-of-its-kind” slide during the IAAPA Attractions
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The IAAPA Attractions Expo, which drew to a close on Friday, welcomed 35,000 industry professionals,
Polin has launched a variety of new products at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando,
Sally Corp has unveiled a world-first attraction at IAAPA, using the Five Nights at Freddy’s
Simworx has unveiled its latest media-based, dynamic simulation attraction, developed in partnership with Mondial. The
Florida’s Kennedy Space Center has officially launched its newest attraction, bringing its off-site Hall of
At IAAPA 2016, Merlin Entertainments and Forrec are announcing plans for LEGOLAND New York, opening
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Triotech has announced it’s teaming up with AMC to deliver a new attraction in Las
A panel of IAAPA Hall of Famers gathered yesterday (15 November) to share insights from
Picsolve, the image capture specialist behind photography experiences at Thorpe Park’s ‘Derren Brown’s Ghost Train’,
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the winners of its annual Thea awards at the
Accesso has unveiled a new virtual queuing wearable with messaging, park photography and queuing capabilities.
SeaWorld Entertainment continues on its mission to deliver experiences that matter, unveiling a number of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Technical Park is launching Skydiving, one of its newest creations, at IAAPA 2016. Skydiving is
First-time exhibitor and leading provider of 4D attractions, Kraftwerk Living Technologies is showcasing its third-generation
Panasonic and Videro have joined forces to debut a light-activated data delivery technology, which would
Disney has teased what appears to be its first use of drones, with the technology
More than 30,000 people have descended on Orlando for this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, with
ProSlide is introducing Jamberoo Action Park in Jamberoo, Australia and Wanda Hefei Water Park, Hefei,
Adventure attractions specialist Innovative Leisure is taking part in IAAPA 2016 with company representatives on
Triotech is coming to IAAPA’s Orlando expo with its new technology that will be showcased
Plopsa Group CEO Steve Van den Kerkhof has been announced as the keynote speaker for
Registration for this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, is now open, with the
12,300
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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
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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
HCM magazine
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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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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IAAPA 2016 news

A host of Disney legends gathered in Orlando last week to discuss the making of
Interactive technology expert Alterface has teamed up with themed designers Jora Vision to create brand
Christie launched Mystique Install at IAAPA last week, a software designed to help the company’s
Dynamic Attractions unveiled its brand new ride concept at IAAPA last week, a rotating, tilting
Triotech is working alongside Sony Productions to create a Ghostbusters media-based dark ride for Heide
Waterpark design and manufacture firm WhiteWater West launched a “first-of-its-kind” slide during the IAAPA Attractions
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The IAAPA Attractions Expo, which drew to a close on Friday, welcomed 35,000 industry professionals,
Polin has launched a variety of new products at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando,
Sally Corp has unveiled a world-first attraction at IAAPA, using the Five Nights at Freddy’s
Simworx has unveiled its latest media-based, dynamic simulation attraction, developed in partnership with Mondial. The
Florida’s Kennedy Space Center has officially launched its newest attraction, bringing its off-site Hall of
At IAAPA 2016, Merlin Entertainments and Forrec are announcing plans for LEGOLAND New York, opening
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Triotech has announced it’s teaming up with AMC to deliver a new attraction in Las
A panel of IAAPA Hall of Famers gathered yesterday (15 November) to share insights from
Picsolve, the image capture specialist behind photography experiences at Thorpe Park’s ‘Derren Brown’s Ghost Train’,
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the winners of its annual Thea awards at the
Accesso has unveiled a new virtual queuing wearable with messaging, park photography and queuing capabilities.
SeaWorld Entertainment continues on its mission to deliver experiences that matter, unveiling a number of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Technical Park is launching Skydiving, one of its newest creations, at IAAPA 2016. Skydiving is
First-time exhibitor and leading provider of 4D attractions, Kraftwerk Living Technologies is showcasing its third-generation
Panasonic and Videro have joined forces to debut a light-activated data delivery technology, which would
Disney has teased what appears to be its first use of drones, with the technology
More than 30,000 people have descended on Orlando for this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, with
ProSlide is introducing Jamberoo Action Park in Jamberoo, Australia and Wanda Hefei Water Park, Hefei,
Adventure attractions specialist Innovative Leisure is taking part in IAAPA 2016 with company representatives on
Triotech is coming to IAAPA’s Orlando expo with its new technology that will be showcased
Plopsa Group CEO Steve Van den Kerkhof has been announced as the keynote speaker for
Registration for this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, is now open, with the
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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