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Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
Shares in Xponential Fitness are rising following the news that the US Securities and Exchange
TANITA, a global leader in body composition technology, has released its flagship MC-980U Plus model
Renowned spa designer Clodagh has brought a touch of ‘rustic bling’ to Oakworks wellness equipment
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
Fabula, a nature-themed 4D theatre attraction created in partnership with Aardman Animation, has opened at
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have released images of Copenhagen Zoo's giant pandas settling into its
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Universal has announced that its multi-billion dollar theme park development in Beijing, China, will open
Jora Vision, a Netherlands-based attractions design firm, has won a competition to develop a museum
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Following 25 years of service, Matthias Li, chief executive of Hong Kong attraction Ocean Park,
Aardman Animations, the British animation studio behind much-loved shows such as Wallace & Gromit and
Efteling, a fairytale-themed theme park based in the South of Holland, has announced a new
Adelaide’s Monarto Zoo is to get a new AU$16.8m (US$12.1m, €10.7m, £9.2m) visitor centre, providing
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
Work on Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) Panda House at the Copenhagen Zoo is in full
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
Comcast executive vice president Stephen Burke has confirmed that Universal is looking at building a
The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is set to launch its brand new US$22m
Comcast has said that it expects capital spending to increase at NBCUniversal through 2018, with
Bjarke Ingels Group are designing a hotel next to their forthcoming Audemars Piguet watchmaking museum
Developed by the Universal Creative team in partnership with DreamWorks’ Artists, The DreamWorks Theatre will
A new technology utilising eye tracking and brain sensors has been named most innovative virtual
As a new year approaches, CLADglobal brings you our list of some of the most
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
The Oakland Raiders have broken ground on a $1.9bn (£1.45bn, €1.62bn) stadium in Las Vegas
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Niceberg Studios will showcaseits latest film, Moonthunder 5D, which
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping were on-hand to mark a momentous
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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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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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Panda news

Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
Shares in Xponential Fitness are rising following the news that the US Securities and Exchange
TANITA, a global leader in body composition technology, has released its flagship MC-980U Plus model
Renowned spa designer Clodagh has brought a touch of ‘rustic bling’ to Oakworks wellness equipment
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Construction work on the second phase of the Universal Resort Beijing is set to begin
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Universal Beijing Resort in China is preparing to embark on the second phase of its
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
Fabula, a nature-themed 4D theatre attraction created in partnership with Aardman Animation, has opened at
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have released images of Copenhagen Zoo's giant pandas settling into its
Universal Studios' under-construction Beijing theme park and resort will feature seven immersive, themed lands, it
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Universal has announced that its multi-billion dollar theme park development in Beijing, China, will open
Jora Vision, a Netherlands-based attractions design firm, has won a competition to develop a museum
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Following 25 years of service, Matthias Li, chief executive of Hong Kong attraction Ocean Park,
Aardman Animations, the British animation studio behind much-loved shows such as Wallace & Gromit and
Efteling, a fairytale-themed theme park based in the South of Holland, has announced a new
Adelaide’s Monarto Zoo is to get a new AU$16.8m (US$12.1m, €10.7m, £9.2m) visitor centre, providing
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
Work on Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) Panda House at the Copenhagen Zoo is in full
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
Comcast executive vice president Stephen Burke has confirmed that Universal is looking at building a
The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is set to launch its brand new US$22m
Comcast has said that it expects capital spending to increase at NBCUniversal through 2018, with
Bjarke Ingels Group are designing a hotel next to their forthcoming Audemars Piguet watchmaking museum
Developed by the Universal Creative team in partnership with DreamWorks’ Artists, The DreamWorks Theatre will
A new technology utilising eye tracking and brain sensors has been named most innovative virtual
As a new year approaches, CLADglobal brings you our list of some of the most
As the visitor attractions sector gears up for the year ahead, Attractions Management looks at
The Oakland Raiders have broken ground on a $1.9bn (£1.45bn, €1.62bn) stadium in Las Vegas
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Niceberg Studios will showcaseits latest film, Moonthunder 5D, which
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping were on-hand to mark a momentous
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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…
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Diary dates
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