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Rotterdam news

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has announced a 50 per cent increase in TrainMore memberships in
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Plans have been revealed to redevelop the Van Donge & De Roo Stadium in Rotterdam,
A temporary memorial for victims of the Holocaust, designed by Studio Roosegaarde, is on display
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Blueroom and Urban Crossovers have created a conceptual proposal for reactivating the Rijnhaven port area
PLP Architecture have won a competition to build a mixed-use tower in Rotterdam with a
The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) have released images of their final schematic designs for
Chinese starchitects MAD have released images of their newest project – a spiral staircase and
Rotterdam-based architectural firm MVRDV has completed construction on the Imprint, a two-building, 9,800-square-metre indoor theme
Construction has begun on the new Feyenoord Academy and Sports Club Feyenoord in Rotterdam, the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Diversity was among the topics up for discussion at this year's MuseumNext conference in London,
MVRDV founders Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries have announced the opening
Landscape architects West 8 have revealed their first clear-cut plans for a new 120 acre
The Dutch municipality of Den Helder has today (12 April) announced MVRDV as the winners
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
British architecture studio SimpsonHaugh have completed a renovation of one of Belgium’s most important cultural
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
"Increasingly, we don't just want to make a good looking version of something that's already
Construction has begun on a 75,000sq m (807,300sq ft) green-terraced, mixed-use building located in Amsterdam’s
A hotel, a wellness centre, a public viewing platform and 450 apartments will feature in
Work has been completed on MVRDV’s latest eye-catching mixed-use building; an irregular tower block in
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Elon Musk’s
A major sports city district with a striking riverside stadium at its heart will be
Architects Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of international studio OMA have been announced as the
MuseumNext is heading down under as the global conference series on the future of museums
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Foster +
The Municipality of Rotterdam has announced that engineering firm BAM Bouw en Techniek (BAM) has
Copenhagen architects EFFEKT have today (20 January) won planning permission to build a 45m (147.6ft)
International architecture studio OMA have continued their longstanding fascination with libraries as physical public spaces
MuseumNext has made a call for papers for its European conference in Rotterdam next year,
Visitors will be thrown in at the deep end as they discover what it’s like
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the announcement
Faena Forum, the new cultural core of the Faena District in Miami Beach, has opened
A masterplan a new leisure district for Dutch football club Feyenoord, which includes a sculptural
Polin has launched a variety of new products at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando,
The founders of Dutch architecture studio MVRDV believe their project for Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans van
Swedish firm Anders Berensson Architects have been commissioned by the country’s Royal Court to investigate
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Rotterdam news

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has announced a 50 per cent increase in TrainMore memberships in
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Plans have been revealed to redevelop the Van Donge & De Roo Stadium in Rotterdam,
A temporary memorial for victims of the Holocaust, designed by Studio Roosegaarde, is on display
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Blueroom and Urban Crossovers have created a conceptual proposal for reactivating the Rijnhaven port area
PLP Architecture have won a competition to build a mixed-use tower in Rotterdam with a
The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) have released images of their final schematic designs for
Chinese starchitects MAD have released images of their newest project – a spiral staircase and
Rotterdam-based architectural firm MVRDV has completed construction on the Imprint, a two-building, 9,800-square-metre indoor theme
Construction has begun on the new Feyenoord Academy and Sports Club Feyenoord in Rotterdam, the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Diversity was among the topics up for discussion at this year's MuseumNext conference in London,
MVRDV founders Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries have announced the opening
Landscape architects West 8 have revealed their first clear-cut plans for a new 120 acre
The Dutch municipality of Den Helder has today (12 April) announced MVRDV as the winners
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
British architecture studio SimpsonHaugh have completed a renovation of one of Belgium’s most important cultural
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
"Increasingly, we don't just want to make a good looking version of something that's already
Construction has begun on a 75,000sq m (807,300sq ft) green-terraced, mixed-use building located in Amsterdam’s
A hotel, a wellness centre, a public viewing platform and 450 apartments will feature in
Work has been completed on MVRDV’s latest eye-catching mixed-use building; an irregular tower block in
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Elon Musk’s
A major sports city district with a striking riverside stadium at its heart will be
Architects Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten of international studio OMA have been announced as the
MuseumNext is heading down under as the global conference series on the future of museums
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Foster +
The Municipality of Rotterdam has announced that engineering firm BAM Bouw en Techniek (BAM) has
Copenhagen architects EFFEKT have today (20 January) won planning permission to build a 45m (147.6ft)
International architecture studio OMA have continued their longstanding fascination with libraries as physical public spaces
MuseumNext has made a call for papers for its European conference in Rotterdam next year,
Visitors will be thrown in at the deep end as they discover what it’s like
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the announcement
Faena Forum, the new cultural core of the Faena District in Miami Beach, has opened
A masterplan a new leisure district for Dutch football club Feyenoord, which includes a sculptural
Polin has launched a variety of new products at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando,
The founders of Dutch architecture studio MVRDV believe their project for Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans van
Swedish firm Anders Berensson Architects have been commissioned by the country’s Royal Court to investigate
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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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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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