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As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
A huge "film city" and visitor attraction project in Nigeria has reached a major milestone,
The Horniman Museum in London, UK has agreed to return a collection of artefacts looted
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Due to the global pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on health and a
Japan’s Ibaraki Kashima Stadium – which was damaged during a large earthquake in 2011 –
Global Wellness Day will be celebrated on 10 June 2017, with more than 90 countries
This year's Serpentine Pavilion, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has opened in Hyde
The first images have been revealed of the Serpentine Gallery’s 2016 pavilion programme, featuring four
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The US has taken first place in the updated World Design Rankings, which rates countries
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will develop a new luxury hotel in Morocco, the Fairmont La
Oil giant Shell has built Africa’s first human-powered football pitch as part of a programme
A N6bn (US$3m, €2.7m, £2m) theme park in Nigeria is applying the finishing touches ahead
The Nigerian Conservative Foundation (NCF) and the Lagos State Government (LASG) have teamed up to
There are no plans to postpone or reschedule the Africa Cup of Nations – to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Top Nigerian names in the world of sport – including the likes of ex-Arsenal striker
The Beauty Africa Exhibition & Conference is launching for the first time in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has said a new heritage project will overhaul the country’s global
Hotels in the Seychelles have the highest value per room across Africa, according to the
Czech developer RSJ Private Equity has selected international architecture and interior design practice Jestico +
A dome made by a robotic arm and live silkworms, a folding bike helmet and
Marriott International has signed a letter of intent with Protea Hospitality Holdings of Cape Town,
Nigeria is expected to overtake Mauritius within the next five years and become a larger
Nigeria is expected to overtake Mauritius within the next five years and become a larger
A massive mixed-use development is taking shape off Victoria Island in Nigeria's largest city, Lagos,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its presence in the Middle East and
Britain has been revealed as a sought after destination for international shoppers, with figures showing
A new fitness suite has opened at the Sandra Villa Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria. Owned
The Scottish tourism industry is expected to receive a boost worth more than £20m through
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has revealed that it has allocated NGN50m (£198,600, EUR231,900, US$313,700)
The US Mission in Nigeria has warned that hotels in the capital city Abuja could
Theming specialist ROCKARTuk, based in Suffolk, UK has been tasked with developing a concept for
The Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has launched the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown and the
The Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has announced plans to open new Park Inn properties in
Construction has begun on the NGN49bn (US$268m, £167m, 190m euro) Delta Leisure Resort in the
Starwood brand, Four Points by Sheraton is to open ten new hotels across the world
The German Government is to set up science centres in nine West African countries in
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Insight
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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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Interview
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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
Company profiles
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Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
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Nigeria news

As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Seléne Spa and Wellness has opened its doors following a renovation and rebrand in the
A huge "film city" and visitor attraction project in Nigeria has reached a major milestone,
The Horniman Museum in London, UK has agreed to return a collection of artefacts looted
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Due to the global pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on health and a
Japan’s Ibaraki Kashima Stadium – which was damaged during a large earthquake in 2011 –
Global Wellness Day will be celebrated on 10 June 2017, with more than 90 countries
This year's Serpentine Pavilion, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has opened in Hyde
The first images have been revealed of the Serpentine Gallery’s 2016 pavilion programme, featuring four
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The US has taken first place in the updated World Design Rankings, which rates countries
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will develop a new luxury hotel in Morocco, the Fairmont La
Oil giant Shell has built Africa’s first human-powered football pitch as part of a programme
A N6bn (US$3m, €2.7m, £2m) theme park in Nigeria is applying the finishing touches ahead
The Nigerian Conservative Foundation (NCF) and the Lagos State Government (LASG) have teamed up to
There are no plans to postpone or reschedule the Africa Cup of Nations – to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Top Nigerian names in the world of sport – including the likes of ex-Arsenal striker
The Beauty Africa Exhibition & Conference is launching for the first time in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has said a new heritage project will overhaul the country’s global
Hotels in the Seychelles have the highest value per room across Africa, according to the
Czech developer RSJ Private Equity has selected international architecture and interior design practice Jestico +
A dome made by a robotic arm and live silkworms, a folding bike helmet and
Marriott International has signed a letter of intent with Protea Hospitality Holdings of Cape Town,
Nigeria is expected to overtake Mauritius within the next five years and become a larger
Nigeria is expected to overtake Mauritius within the next five years and become a larger
A massive mixed-use development is taking shape off Victoria Island in Nigeria's largest city, Lagos,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its presence in the Middle East and
Britain has been revealed as a sought after destination for international shoppers, with figures showing
A new fitness suite has opened at the Sandra Villa Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria. Owned
The Scottish tourism industry is expected to receive a boost worth more than £20m through
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has revealed that it has allocated NGN50m (£198,600, EUR231,900, US$313,700)
The US Mission in Nigeria has warned that hotels in the capital city Abuja could
Theming specialist ROCKARTuk, based in Suffolk, UK has been tasked with developing a concept for
The Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has launched the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown and the
The Rezidor Hotel Group (RHG) has announced plans to open new Park Inn properties in
Construction has begun on the NGN49bn (US$268m, £167m, 190m euro) Delta Leisure Resort in the
Starwood brand, Four Points by Sheraton is to open ten new hotels across the world
The German Government is to set up science centres in nine West African countries in
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HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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
Diary dates
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