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Kansas City news

Perspire Sauna Studio, the infrared and red light therapy (RLT) sauna franchise, has reported a
Massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with Susan Boresow stepping up
Urban Prairie Architectural Collaborative (UPAC) have converted a large brick-built warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri,
Pendulum Studio have created a concept design for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark development
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, has closed to allow
Cedar Fair has announced the acquisition of waterpark operator Schlitterbahn, gaining two new Texas waterparks
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
An interactive children’s museum celebrating professional and collegiate mascots in the US is due to
A new US$75m (€64.4m, £57.3m) aquarium is in the works for Kansas City Zoo, with
Steven Holl Architects (SHA) has been declared winner of the Future Campus – University College
Steven Holl has revealed to CLADglobal the role that watercolour painting plays in his design
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) has held its 2018 Restaurant Design Awards, presenting a hat-trick
Charges have been filed against waterpark operator Schlitterbahn and a former employee in connection with
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Architect Steven Holl has blamed “a crisis of ignorance in high places” for a lack
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) has announced today (7 March) that The American Restaurant in
Sports architecture firm Populous will design a 365-day stadium for Didier Drogba’s US football franchise
US-based male-only day spa and grooming chain, The Gents Place, has opened its first franchised
Disney has announced a slew of new additions for its parks worldwide, including a Star
US-based Genesis Health Clubs has purchased its 13th Kansas City location - HealthRidge Fitness Centre
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Waterpark pioneer and Schlitterbahn founder Robert Henry has died aged 89. A statement from the
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, is officially the proud owner of the world’s tallest
HOK – the architects chosen to design FC Barcelona’s new Palau Blaugrana Arena – have
Future US Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Minnesota United FC has announced Populous as the
A former Major League Soccer (MLS) marketer and commentator has challenged English rugby clubs to
Sport and entertainment architects, Populous, have announced a merger with Jump Studios, a London-based practice
Global engineering and design company HOK is returning to sports facility design for the first
Prominent architectural design firm 360 Architecture is to be acquired by fellow practice HOK, with
Schlitterbahn’s newest attraction has opened at its Kansas City waterpark in the US – the
Kansas City Zoo has used Google Glass to launch a video detailing the life of
Major League Soccer (MLS) side Orlando City SC has announced that sports architecture specialists Populous
The Zoos and Aquariums Association (AZA) has announced its honours and award winners for conservation,
Five design firms have been shortlisted to develop the proposed US$1bn stadium for the Atlanta
MediaMation, which supplies and manufactures 4D/5D motion EFX theatres and seats, is to provide a
Great Wolf Resorts (GWR), the Wisconsin-based operator of 11 waterparks in the US and Canada,
Kansas City, US-based 360 Architecture is to work with Anwar Soura General Contracting Company on
Sporting Kansas City's new 18,467-capacity LIVESTRONG Sporting Park venue has been officially launched with a
UK-based visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments Group has announced plans to open a US$15m (£9.2m)
Visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal US-based Crown Center Redevelopment, a subsidiary
Plans have been unveiled for a new 262-acre (106-hectare) multi-sports complex at the heart of
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark is to build six new attractions as part of a multi-million
Water park operator Schlitterbahn has revealed plans to open a new US$360m (€259m, £227m) site
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Kansas City news

Perspire Sauna Studio, the infrared and red light therapy (RLT) sauna franchise, has reported a
Massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with Susan Boresow stepping up
Urban Prairie Architectural Collaborative (UPAC) have converted a large brick-built warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri,
Pendulum Studio have created a concept design for a new Kansas City Royals ballpark development
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, has closed to allow
Cedar Fair has announced the acquisition of waterpark operator Schlitterbahn, gaining two new Texas waterparks
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
An interactive children’s museum celebrating professional and collegiate mascots in the US is due to
A new US$75m (€64.4m, £57.3m) aquarium is in the works for Kansas City Zoo, with
Steven Holl Architects (SHA) has been declared winner of the Future Campus – University College
Steven Holl has revealed to CLADglobal the role that watercolour painting plays in his design
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) has held its 2018 Restaurant Design Awards, presenting a hat-trick
Charges have been filed against waterpark operator Schlitterbahn and a former employee in connection with
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Architect Steven Holl has blamed “a crisis of ignorance in high places” for a lack
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) has announced today (7 March) that The American Restaurant in
Sports architecture firm Populous will design a 365-day stadium for Didier Drogba’s US football franchise
US-based male-only day spa and grooming chain, The Gents Place, has opened its first franchised
Disney has announced a slew of new additions for its parks worldwide, including a Star
US-based Genesis Health Clubs has purchased its 13th Kansas City location - HealthRidge Fitness Centre
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Waterpark pioneer and Schlitterbahn founder Robert Henry has died aged 89. A statement from the
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, is officially the proud owner of the world’s tallest
HOK – the architects chosen to design FC Barcelona’s new Palau Blaugrana Arena – have
Future US Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Minnesota United FC has announced Populous as the
A former Major League Soccer (MLS) marketer and commentator has challenged English rugby clubs to
Sport and entertainment architects, Populous, have announced a merger with Jump Studios, a London-based practice
Global engineering and design company HOK is returning to sports facility design for the first
Prominent architectural design firm 360 Architecture is to be acquired by fellow practice HOK, with
Schlitterbahn’s newest attraction has opened at its Kansas City waterpark in the US – the
Kansas City Zoo has used Google Glass to launch a video detailing the life of
Major League Soccer (MLS) side Orlando City SC has announced that sports architecture specialists Populous
The Zoos and Aquariums Association (AZA) has announced its honours and award winners for conservation,
Five design firms have been shortlisted to develop the proposed US$1bn stadium for the Atlanta
MediaMation, which supplies and manufactures 4D/5D motion EFX theatres and seats, is to provide a
Great Wolf Resorts (GWR), the Wisconsin-based operator of 11 waterparks in the US and Canada,
Kansas City, US-based 360 Architecture is to work with Anwar Soura General Contracting Company on
Sporting Kansas City's new 18,467-capacity LIVESTRONG Sporting Park venue has been officially launched with a
UK-based visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments Group has announced plans to open a US$15m (£9.2m)
Visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal US-based Crown Center Redevelopment, a subsidiary
Plans have been unveiled for a new 262-acre (106-hectare) multi-sports complex at the heart of
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark is to build six new attractions as part of a multi-million
Water park operator Schlitterbahn has revealed plans to open a new US$360m (€259m, £227m) site
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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