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The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the US Department of Justice have given
AEG Facilities and SMG have revealed plans to merge, creating a standalone global facility management
Gateshead Council is moving forward with plans to expand the iconic Gateshead Quays, a leisure
Canadian rapper, producer, actor and entrepreneur Drake is turning his attention to the restaurant business.
The founder of Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Tasmania has unveiled
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hyperloop One, the Los Angeles firm racing to build the world’s first Hyperloop high-speed transport
Proposals to build a £92m (US$130.4m, €115.8m) Populous-designed Bristol Arena have been given the green
Detailed plans have been revealed for the Moncton Downtown Centre, a 9,000-seat multi-purpose arena and
Following an announcement in November 2014 outlining five finalists shortlisted to design the £90m (US$135m,
Global facility management giant SMG, in partnership with Live Nation, has been named as the
Venue operator SMG Europe has begun rolling out a new integrated POS solution as it
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has told the House of Commons that the Department for Culture,
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Venue management group SMG has taken over control of Leeds Arena - a 13,500-capacity indoor
A restructure at the National Media Museum (NMeM) has contributed to the delay in the
Scunthorpe's new £14.4m Baths Hall venue, which will play host to a programme of music,
London and Partners - the mayor's promotional agency for the city - has announced that
A multi-phased US$336m (£208m, EUR237m) transformation of Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, US - home
York's Barbican Auditorium is to receive a new lease of life after the local authority
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has finalised a deal with SMG Europe that will see the
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has appointed SMG Europe to run a new multi-million pound entertainment
BAM Construction has been chosen by Leeds City Council (LCC) to build a new £80m
Plans for the development of a new £80m entertainment venue in Leeds, South Yorkshire, have
Leeds City Council (LCC) has unveiled new images showing the internal layout of a proposed
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has announced that Scunthorpe-based Clugston Construction has been appointed to build
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has announced that three leisure operators have submitted bids to manage
Plans for the development of a new £80m entertainment venue in Leeds, West Yorkshire, have
Leeds City Council (LCC) is set to press ahead with the development of the city's
Leeds City Council (LCC) has launched a public consultation into the next stage of planning
Plans for the construction of new multi-million pound entertainment arena in the centre of Leeds,
SMG Europe is to take over the management of the Whitley Bay Playhouse theatre after
The ownership of the Journal Tyne Theatre in Newcastle will be taken over by a
Leeds City Council (LCC) has announced that a new multi-million pound entertainment arena is to
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) – the company behind the transformation of the former Millennium Dome
Milton Keynes Partnership (MKP) and Milton Keynes Council have announced that they have chosen Gaming
Having acquired the sole UK distributor rights to the specialist German-built SMG range, synthetic surface
The South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) has selected the Bristol Waterside Arena (BWA) consortium
Outdoor advertising company Primesight has been awarded the advertising rights for David Lloyd Leisure. Primesight,
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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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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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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
Featured supplier news
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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STA is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with GreenTech International, bringing its Hydro Dioxide water treatment solution to the UK aquatics sector through the STA Swim Shop.
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SMG news

The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the US Department of Justice have given
AEG Facilities and SMG have revealed plans to merge, creating a standalone global facility management
Gateshead Council is moving forward with plans to expand the iconic Gateshead Quays, a leisure
Canadian rapper, producer, actor and entrepreneur Drake is turning his attention to the restaurant business.
The founder of Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Tasmania has unveiled
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hyperloop One, the Los Angeles firm racing to build the world’s first Hyperloop high-speed transport
Proposals to build a £92m (US$130.4m, €115.8m) Populous-designed Bristol Arena have been given the green
Detailed plans have been revealed for the Moncton Downtown Centre, a 9,000-seat multi-purpose arena and
Following an announcement in November 2014 outlining five finalists shortlisted to design the £90m (US$135m,
Global facility management giant SMG, in partnership with Live Nation, has been named as the
Venue operator SMG Europe has begun rolling out a new integrated POS solution as it
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has told the House of Commons that the Department for Culture,
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Venue management group SMG has taken over control of Leeds Arena - a 13,500-capacity indoor
A restructure at the National Media Museum (NMeM) has contributed to the delay in the
Scunthorpe's new £14.4m Baths Hall venue, which will play host to a programme of music,
London and Partners - the mayor's promotional agency for the city - has announced that
A multi-phased US$336m (£208m, EUR237m) transformation of Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, US - home
York's Barbican Auditorium is to receive a new lease of life after the local authority
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has finalised a deal with SMG Europe that will see the
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has appointed SMG Europe to run a new multi-million pound entertainment
BAM Construction has been chosen by Leeds City Council (LCC) to build a new £80m
Plans for the development of a new £80m entertainment venue in Leeds, South Yorkshire, have
Leeds City Council (LCC) has unveiled new images showing the internal layout of a proposed
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has announced that Scunthorpe-based Clugston Construction has been appointed to build
North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has announced that three leisure operators have submitted bids to manage
Plans for the development of a new £80m entertainment venue in Leeds, West Yorkshire, have
Leeds City Council (LCC) is set to press ahead with the development of the city's
Leeds City Council (LCC) has launched a public consultation into the next stage of planning
Plans for the construction of new multi-million pound entertainment arena in the centre of Leeds,
SMG Europe is to take over the management of the Whitley Bay Playhouse theatre after
The ownership of the Journal Tyne Theatre in Newcastle will be taken over by a
Leeds City Council (LCC) has announced that a new multi-million pound entertainment arena is to
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) – the company behind the transformation of the former Millennium Dome
Milton Keynes Partnership (MKP) and Milton Keynes Council have announced that they have chosen Gaming
Having acquired the sole UK distributor rights to the specialist German-built SMG range, synthetic surface
The South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) has selected the Bristol Waterside Arena (BWA) consortium
Outdoor advertising company Primesight has been awarded the advertising rights for David Lloyd Leisure. Primesight,
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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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA and GreenTech announce new aquatics partnership
STA is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with GreenTech International, bringing its Hydro Dioxide water treatment solution to the UK aquatics sector through the STA Swim Shop.
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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
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