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London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Turkish hospitality group Maxx Royal Resorts has launched a new upscale coastal retreat on Türkiye's
The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal. The Porto
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
A new immersive, interactive art experience – described as a place where 'anything is possible'
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
Spa and hotel textiles and flip-flop supplier, BC SoftWear, has launched a flip-flop recycling initiative
Former Efteling COO, Coen Bertens, and former BRC Imagination Arts exec, Bart Dohmen, have partnered
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Tech billionaire and hotelier, Larry Ellison, has quietly acquired the lakefront Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Omega Mart, a permanent visitor attraction and art installation built by Meow Wolf, is set
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Details have been revealed for what is being described as the world's most radical and
Gyms and health clubs in Northern Ireland have been given the green light to reopen
UK spas will continue to remain closed until further notice, following an announcement by Prime
Pubs are to open before gyms, to the bitter disappointment of the health and fitness
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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HCM People

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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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
Editor's letter
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
Profile
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
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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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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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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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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Company profiles
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Playground news

London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Turkish hospitality group Maxx Royal Resorts has launched a new upscale coastal retreat on Türkiye's
The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal. The Porto
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
A new immersive, interactive art experience – described as a place where 'anything is possible'
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort
The world's first visitor attraction featuring IP owned by hugely popular Studio Ghibli is set
Spa and hotel textiles and flip-flop supplier, BC SoftWear, has launched a flip-flop recycling initiative
Former Efteling COO, Coen Bertens, and former BRC Imagination Arts exec, Bart Dohmen, have partnered
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Tech billionaire and hotelier, Larry Ellison, has quietly acquired the lakefront Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Omega Mart, a permanent visitor attraction and art installation built by Meow Wolf, is set
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Details have been revealed for what is being described as the world's most radical and
Gyms and health clubs in Northern Ireland have been given the green light to reopen
UK spas will continue to remain closed until further notice, following an announcement by Prime
Pubs are to open before gyms, to the bitter disappointment of the health and fitness
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Emmis Studio builds a new strength training experience with Fitbench
Boutique fitness concept combines functional strength training, premium design and coach-led programming to make strength training more accessible.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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