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Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
IAAPA has inducted four members into its prestigious Hall of Fame (HOF), with Eugenius Birch,
Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Kentucky have shown that massage can
More than 66 million people used gyms in the US in 2016 but a new
The biblical theme park in Kentucky centred around a full-size recreation of Noah’s Ark has
Elevate Arena
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Executive recruiter Robin Stewart and associate Jennifer Copeland joined executive search firm Hutchinson Consulting, which
Ambitious US$100m (€94.1m, £80.2m) plans have been submitted to Kentucky’s Department of Tourism to develop
Global architecture firm HOK have been appointed to design a permanent new home for US
Luxury lifestyle hotel brand 1 Hotels has announced it will add a New York property
ProSlide has unveiled its latest installation, Spinning Out, a ‘tower of thrills’ combining four of
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Global Wellness Summit
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Plans are at an advanced stage to create a new bourbon-themed leisure district in Lexington,
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week Monday
A biblical theme park in the US state of Kentucky opens tomorrow (7 July), with
Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,
The religious group building a controversial US$120m (€110m, £84m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky,
Louisville City FC has commissioned a feasibility study for the construction of a football-specific stadium
Alliance Leisure
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One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A waterpark in Kentucky, US, has announced a multi-million dollar expansion of its facilities, with
A biblical theme park in the US state of Kentucky is building its very own
Work is progressing on a new visitor attraction for spirit maker Beam Suntory – the
Newport Aquarium’s ‘Shark Bridge’ – a 75ft (22.8m) rope suspension bridge crossing the Kentucky aquarium’s
The Noah’s Ark theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits
Newport Aquarium in Kentucky will be the first aquarium in North America to add a
The sinkhole which swallowed eight cars at Kentucky’s National Corvette Museum has actually been a
The biblical theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits because
A controversial theme park development based around Noah’s Ark in Kentucky, US, has been denied
Louisville’s Kentucky Science Center is about to undergo a US$3.3m (€2.6m, £2.1m) renovation to improve
Ark Encounter, the Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park set to open in Kentucky in 2016 has
The Creation Museum – an institute which “illustrates the Bible as a supreme authority in
Plans for a controversial US$120m (£71m, €86.5m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky, US, based
A decision has been made on whether or not to turn the now world-famous sinkhole
A new Bourbon distillery, which has recently opened in Newport, Ohio, is expecting to bring
A sinkhole which was initially a major catastrophe for Kentucky’s National Corvette Museum, has turned
A Christian Group is looking to push ahead with plans for the construction of a
Kentucky's Speed Art Museum has exceeded its US$50m (£32m, €38.5m) Changing Speed fundraising goal for
Louisville's Kentucky Kingdom theme park, US, closed since 2009, may reopen in 2014, with a
The University of Kentucky athletic department has published its proposals for the redevelopment of the
Charles L Venable, the current director and chief executive officer of the Speed Art Museum
Plans for Ark Encounter, a US$150m (£92.1m, EUR106m) Creationist-themed amusement park in Kentucky, US, have
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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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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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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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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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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Kentucky news

Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
IAAPA has inducted four members into its prestigious Hall of Fame (HOF), with Eugenius Birch,
Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Kentucky have shown that massage can
More than 66 million people used gyms in the US in 2016 but a new
The biblical theme park in Kentucky centred around a full-size recreation of Noah’s Ark has
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Executive recruiter Robin Stewart and associate Jennifer Copeland joined executive search firm Hutchinson Consulting, which
Ambitious US$100m (€94.1m, £80.2m) plans have been submitted to Kentucky’s Department of Tourism to develop
Global architecture firm HOK have been appointed to design a permanent new home for US
Luxury lifestyle hotel brand 1 Hotels has announced it will add a New York property
ProSlide has unveiled its latest installation, Spinning Out, a ‘tower of thrills’ combining four of
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Plans are at an advanced stage to create a new bourbon-themed leisure district in Lexington,
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week Monday
A biblical theme park in the US state of Kentucky opens tomorrow (7 July), with
Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,
The religious group building a controversial US$120m (€110m, £84m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky,
Louisville City FC has commissioned a feasibility study for the construction of a football-specific stadium
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A waterpark in Kentucky, US, has announced a multi-million dollar expansion of its facilities, with
A biblical theme park in the US state of Kentucky is building its very own
Work is progressing on a new visitor attraction for spirit maker Beam Suntory – the
Newport Aquarium’s ‘Shark Bridge’ – a 75ft (22.8m) rope suspension bridge crossing the Kentucky aquarium’s
The Noah’s Ark theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits
Newport Aquarium in Kentucky will be the first aquarium in North America to add a
The sinkhole which swallowed eight cars at Kentucky’s National Corvette Museum has actually been a
The biblical theme park denied more than US$18m (€14.4m, £11.5m) in tourism tax credits because
A controversial theme park development based around Noah’s Ark in Kentucky, US, has been denied
Louisville’s Kentucky Science Center is about to undergo a US$3.3m (€2.6m, £2.1m) renovation to improve
Ark Encounter, the Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park set to open in Kentucky in 2016 has
The Creation Museum – an institute which “illustrates the Bible as a supreme authority in
Plans for a controversial US$120m (£71m, €86.5m) Old Testament theme park in Kentucky, US, based
A decision has been made on whether or not to turn the now world-famous sinkhole
A new Bourbon distillery, which has recently opened in Newport, Ohio, is expecting to bring
A sinkhole which was initially a major catastrophe for Kentucky’s National Corvette Museum, has turned
A Christian Group is looking to push ahead with plans for the construction of a
Kentucky's Speed Art Museum has exceeded its US$50m (£32m, €38.5m) Changing Speed fundraising goal for
Louisville's Kentucky Kingdom theme park, US, closed since 2009, may reopen in 2014, with a
The University of Kentucky athletic department has published its proposals for the redevelopment of the
Charles L Venable, the current director and chief executive officer of the Speed Art Museum
Plans for Ark Encounter, a US$150m (£92.1m, EUR106m) Creationist-themed amusement park in Kentucky, US, have
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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