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Recreation news

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
VersaDuel from flooring specialist Pliteq has been designed for use in gyms, health clubs, sport
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows on the Hawaiian island of Maui, US, has launched The
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa is teaming up with Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort to
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Unprecedented financial challenges are pressing Caerphilly County Borough Council to accelerate its consolidation strategy which
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, is set to be the first surf
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Staycations are growing in popularity for people who want to “get away” without the hassle
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Billingehus, a tranquil Swedish countryside retreat, has unveiled its new 2,000sq m spa and announced
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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

Recreation news

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
VersaDuel from flooring specialist Pliteq has been designed for use in gyms, health clubs, sport
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows on the Hawaiian island of Maui, US, has launched The
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa is teaming up with Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort to
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Unprecedented financial challenges are pressing Caerphilly County Borough Council to accelerate its consolidation strategy which
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, is set to be the first surf
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Staycations are growing in popularity for people who want to “get away” without the hassle
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Billingehus, a tranquil Swedish countryside retreat, has unveiled its new 2,000sq m spa and announced
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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