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India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
Soho House, the operator of private members’ clubs and its in-house Cowshed-branded spas, has secured
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay will reveal a new-look spa themed on healing,
Six Senses will open its first location in India in the World Crest Tower by
PriestmanGoode have developed a new co-living brand in India aimed at tackling social isolation among
Saniya Kantawala Design interiors studio has designed a 2,100sq ft (195sq m) restaurant in Mumbai,
The Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One has opened in India, featuring an 11-treatment-room
Architectural icon, Peter Cook, and his business partner, Gavin Robotham, co-founders of Cook Robotham Architectural
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
India's health club industry is ripe for growth, though its people are yet to embrace
Fitness subscription service ClassPass acquired GuavaPass, a fitness aggregator operating in Asia and the Middle
Germany's Naumberg Cathedral, the Caliphate City of Medina Azahara in Spain and the Sansa Buddhist
There has been “a wonderful renaissance” in public realm design, but a lack of meaningful
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a deal with Indian property company Embassy Group
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
An adaptable performance installation designed by Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of architecture practice OMA
US-based fitness operator UFC Gym will open 100 clubs in India over the next 10
Ayurvedic specialist Dr. Kannan Nettath will be among the speakers at this year’s Cidesco World
The organisers behind Melbourne’s annual MPavilion have officially revealed the design of the structure it
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) and KPMG India has reported
In its first international agreement, US-based Marilyn Monroe Spas will franchise 250 locations throughout India
Hyperloop One, the Los Angeles firm racing to realise Elon Musk’s dream for a high-speed
Architects Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of international studio OMA have been announced as the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Santiago Calatrava’s
Steven Holl Architects' cloud-inspired design for a Cultural and Health Center in Shanghai has been
The winners have been announced in a global design competition to makeover Maharashtra Nature Park
Indian day spa giant O2 Spa has acquired Zazen Spa, which operates 18 outlets across
Developing the grassroots game in China and India – the two largest populations in the world
Dubai Parks and Resorts (DXB) has launched the world's first Bollywood-based theme park, which will
Heaven on Earth has opened a Spa Express at Singapore’s Changi Airport, a 250sq-m (2,691sq-ft)
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter CIDESCO held its 64th World Congress in Dublin,
Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the
Mumbai-based virtual reality games developer Smaaash has launched new technology that allows users to draw
India’s largest theme park operator Wonderla Holidays has started work on a fourth park in
Design Museum Dharavi - a portable museum in one of the world’s largest slums –
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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Talking point
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
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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Editor's letter
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Mumbai news

India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
Soho House, the operator of private members’ clubs and its in-house Cowshed-branded spas, has secured
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay will reveal a new-look spa themed on healing,
Six Senses will open its first location in India in the World Crest Tower by
PriestmanGoode have developed a new co-living brand in India aimed at tackling social isolation among
Saniya Kantawala Design interiors studio has designed a 2,100sq ft (195sq m) restaurant in Mumbai,
The Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One has opened in India, featuring an 11-treatment-room
Architectural icon, Peter Cook, and his business partner, Gavin Robotham, co-founders of Cook Robotham Architectural
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
India's health club industry is ripe for growth, though its people are yet to embrace
Fitness subscription service ClassPass acquired GuavaPass, a fitness aggregator operating in Asia and the Middle
Germany's Naumberg Cathedral, the Caliphate City of Medina Azahara in Spain and the Sansa Buddhist
There has been “a wonderful renaissance” in public realm design, but a lack of meaningful
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a deal with Indian property company Embassy Group
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
An adaptable performance installation designed by Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of architecture practice OMA
US-based fitness operator UFC Gym will open 100 clubs in India over the next 10
Ayurvedic specialist Dr. Kannan Nettath will be among the speakers at this year’s Cidesco World
The organisers behind Melbourne’s annual MPavilion have officially revealed the design of the structure it
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) and KPMG India has reported
In its first international agreement, US-based Marilyn Monroe Spas will franchise 250 locations throughout India
Hyperloop One, the Los Angeles firm racing to realise Elon Musk’s dream for a high-speed
Architects Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of international studio OMA have been announced as the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Santiago Calatrava’s
Steven Holl Architects' cloud-inspired design for a Cultural and Health Center in Shanghai has been
The winners have been announced in a global design competition to makeover Maharashtra Nature Park
Indian day spa giant O2 Spa has acquired Zazen Spa, which operates 18 outlets across
Developing the grassroots game in China and India – the two largest populations in the world
Dubai Parks and Resorts (DXB) has launched the world's first Bollywood-based theme park, which will
Heaven on Earth has opened a Spa Express at Singapore’s Changi Airport, a 250sq-m (2,691sq-ft)
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter CIDESCO held its 64th World Congress in Dublin,
Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the
Mumbai-based virtual reality games developer Smaaash has launched new technology that allows users to draw
India’s largest theme park operator Wonderla Holidays has started work on a fourth park in
Design Museum Dharavi - a portable museum in one of the world’s largest slums –
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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