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Italian Exhibition Group – the organiser behind industry events Dubai Active and Dubai Muscle Show

Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has broken
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional reformer movements
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Research
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
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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

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
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Rio news

Italian Exhibition Group – the organiser behind industry events Dubai Active and Dubai Muscle Show

Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has broken
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional reformer movements
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
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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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Brand-new gym opens with a focus on wellness and recovery from injury
Wandle Recreation Centre has opened its brand-new gym and wellbeing suite, offering a state- of-the-art facility for the whole community with a particular focus on supporting people recovering from injury or managing long-term health conditions.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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