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The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection, will have a luxury spa and fitness centre when the
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Peloton has completed the merging of its commercial operations with Precor, the equipment brand it
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa management company, ISM Spa, is expanding its reach in the US, having recently opened
Gold's Gym completed 22 US franchise agreements and a total of 35 new openings worldwide
Snøhetta and Clark Nexsen have revealed their design for the new Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, with
An immersive jungle-themed experience including an escape from a T-Rex is among the activities planned
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Curio Collection by international hospitality group Hilton has opened a boutique hotel on the site
InterContinental Hotels Group will add three of its wellness-focussed Even Hotels in the US in
Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas, has named Branden Fein as the new director of
Mark Stebbings and Robert M Berrey, Jr have been appointed as general managers of Miraval
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
International spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is in the process of
US architecture firm Gensler has designed a stadium for Major League Soccer (MLS) hopeful North
A collection of 19 US aquariums have announced plans to phase out plastic use as
Between 300 and 350 homes are being built along the French Broad River near Asheville,
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Nearly US$2.5m (€2.3m, £2m) has been made available to science centres and museums across the
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
Skyterra, a vacation and weight loss wellness retreat, has been launched by a group of
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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HCM People

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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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North Carolina news

The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection, will have a luxury spa and fitness centre when the
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Peloton has completed the merging of its commercial operations with Precor, the equipment brand it
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa management company, ISM Spa, is expanding its reach in the US, having recently opened
Gold's Gym completed 22 US franchise agreements and a total of 35 new openings worldwide
Snøhetta and Clark Nexsen have revealed their design for the new Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, with
An immersive jungle-themed experience including an escape from a T-Rex is among the activities planned
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Curio Collection by international hospitality group Hilton has opened a boutique hotel on the site
InterContinental Hotels Group will add three of its wellness-focussed Even Hotels in the US in
Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas, has named Branden Fein as the new director of
Mark Stebbings and Robert M Berrey, Jr have been appointed as general managers of Miraval
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
International spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is in the process of
US architecture firm Gensler has designed a stadium for Major League Soccer (MLS) hopeful North
A collection of 19 US aquariums have announced plans to phase out plastic use as
Between 300 and 350 homes are being built along the French Broad River near Asheville,
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Nearly US$2.5m (€2.3m, £2m) has been made available to science centres and museums across the
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
Skyterra, a vacation and weight loss wellness retreat, has been launched by a group of
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
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
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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