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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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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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Profile
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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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: 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: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
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