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OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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Editor's letter
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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Opinion
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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Profile
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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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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.
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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
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Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Immersive news

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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