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Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Full-service health club operator Life Time has added two regional lifestyle clubs to its growing
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a spa industry veteran,
Hutchinson Consulting has been acquired by Arch Amenities Group (AAG), a global provider of hospitality
Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary team of researchers
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
ISPA has called off the ISPA Talent Symposium and Resource Partner Summit, due to be
ISPA has announced it will present Ella Kent with the 2020 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
American psychologist Adam Grant has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2020 ISPA
A crowd of over 2,200 spa community members came together 11-13 September for the 29th
A team of researchers at the University of Maryland, College Park, have invented a special
A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise
Magic blankets and carpets are the stuff of legend, but a fabric recently developed by
Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to research
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Puy du
A proposed US$200m (€174.6m, £157.8m) project to build Maryland’s first Great Wolf Lodge waterpark would
American billionaires Mitchell and Emily Wei Rales are to reopen the Glenstone Museum, showcasing their
Bloomberg Philanthropies – the charitable arm of Michael Bloomberg’s business empire – has granted 45
North American sports and arena specialists CannonDesign have designed a new baseball park for Virginia
The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in the US has completed work on its
Green materials, sustainable sourcing and marketing will be the focus of this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics
A hub for recreational sports, wellness and civic engagement has opened in St Louis, Missouri,
It has just collaborated with Philippe Starck on a luxury apartment complex in the heart
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, is the catalyst for US$455m (€386m, £345m) in economic
Heathrow Airport has signed a deal with FlyFit to open a wellness and fitness studio
Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to US
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Architect Marc Fornes has created a platform for people to express themselves creatively and spontaneously,
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Nike’s sci-fi
Hotel giant MGM Resorts International has opened its latest luxury resort in America; the US$1.4bn
Spa, lifestyle and consultancy firm WTS International has been appointed to manage the spa and
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
MGM National Harbor in Maryland has partnered with global skincare brand Clarins on the resort’s
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Foundation has launched five access pilot programmes
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Maryland news

Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Full-service health club operator Life Time has added two regional lifestyle clubs to its growing
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a spa industry veteran,
Hutchinson Consulting has been acquired by Arch Amenities Group (AAG), a global provider of hospitality
Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary team of researchers
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
ISPA has called off the ISPA Talent Symposium and Resource Partner Summit, due to be
ISPA has announced it will present Ella Kent with the 2020 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
American psychologist Adam Grant has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2020 ISPA
A crowd of over 2,200 spa community members came together 11-13 September for the 29th
A team of researchers at the University of Maryland, College Park, have invented a special
A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise
Magic blankets and carpets are the stuff of legend, but a fabric recently developed by
Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to research
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Puy du
A proposed US$200m (€174.6m, £157.8m) project to build Maryland’s first Great Wolf Lodge waterpark would
American billionaires Mitchell and Emily Wei Rales are to reopen the Glenstone Museum, showcasing their
Bloomberg Philanthropies – the charitable arm of Michael Bloomberg’s business empire – has granted 45
North American sports and arena specialists CannonDesign have designed a new baseball park for Virginia
The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in the US has completed work on its
Green materials, sustainable sourcing and marketing will be the focus of this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics
A hub for recreational sports, wellness and civic engagement has opened in St Louis, Missouri,
It has just collaborated with Philippe Starck on a luxury apartment complex in the heart
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, is the catalyst for US$455m (€386m, £345m) in economic
Heathrow Airport has signed a deal with FlyFit to open a wellness and fitness studio
Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to US
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Architect Marc Fornes has created a platform for people to express themselves creatively and spontaneously,
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Nike’s sci-fi
Hotel giant MGM Resorts International has opened its latest luxury resort in America; the US$1.4bn
Spa, lifestyle and consultancy firm WTS International has been appointed to manage the spa and
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
MGM National Harbor in Maryland has partnered with global skincare brand Clarins on the resort’s
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Foundation has launched five access pilot programmes
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Opinion
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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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
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PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
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Lockers
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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