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A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a motion tracking product called Mocopi in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Visuals have been released for the new Jumanji-themed land at Chessington World of Adventures in
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution, Preva, which
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to enable it
The highest outdoor observation deck in the western hemisphere, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF),
A new amenities space, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with interiors by Rockwell Group,
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
Gergely Karácsony, mayor of Budapest, has brought plans to a halt for The New National
Hudson Yards has announced that its Kohn Pedersen Fox -designed observation deck Edge will open
KidZania – the children's edutainment centre operator – has announced plans to expand into the
Fitness kit supplier Precor has signed a deal with Sony, which will see Precor equipment
Boutique studio operator Space Cycle has revealed plans to conquer the Chinese fitness market with
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Ahead of the release of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Sony has unveiled a new
American fitness operator Equinox has been announced as the first tenant at One Culver; a
Sony has filed a patent for a new kind of augmented reality technology – a
Japanese shoe and athletic equipment giant Asics has launched a new venture capital arm which
A leisure centre could be set for the axe because it is considered unsustainable to
Triotech is working alongside Sony Productions to create a Ghostbusters media-based dark ride for Heide
Hub Zero in Dubai’s City Walk area, operated by Meeras Holdings, the region’s first immersive
You’ve probably seen it, large groups of people wandering seemingly aimlessly around your city or
With Twitter preparing to launch its own virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) division,
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has said its upcoming Nintendo attraction will be developed at a
Madame Tussauds in New York has teamed with The Void to create the brand new
Highly-anticipated virtual reality experience The Void is teaming up with Sony Pictures and Madame Tussauds
Developer iP2 Entertainment is planning to open an indoor Sony family entertainment centre (FEC) in
Luxury hotel brand Oetker Collection is expanding into the Americas with the launch of two
Film Studio Lionsgate is planning to gain a stronger footing in the theme park market
Ahead of the release of the new James Bond blockbuster Spectre, VisitBritain has turned to
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Research
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
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
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Interview
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
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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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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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

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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Sony news

A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a motion tracking product called Mocopi in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Visuals have been released for the new Jumanji-themed land at Chessington World of Adventures in
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution, Preva, which
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to enable it
The highest outdoor observation deck in the western hemisphere, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF),
A new amenities space, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with interiors by Rockwell Group,
Ian Hetherington, former MD of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has joined Immotion Group, a UK-based
Gergely Karácsony, mayor of Budapest, has brought plans to a halt for The New National
Hudson Yards has announced that its Kohn Pedersen Fox -designed observation deck Edge will open
KidZania – the children's edutainment centre operator – has announced plans to expand into the
Fitness kit supplier Precor has signed a deal with Sony, which will see Precor equipment
Boutique studio operator Space Cycle has revealed plans to conquer the Chinese fitness market with
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Ahead of the release of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Sony has unveiled a new
American fitness operator Equinox has been announced as the first tenant at One Culver; a
Sony has filed a patent for a new kind of augmented reality technology – a
Japanese shoe and athletic equipment giant Asics has launched a new venture capital arm which
A leisure centre could be set for the axe because it is considered unsustainable to
Triotech is working alongside Sony Productions to create a Ghostbusters media-based dark ride for Heide
Hub Zero in Dubai’s City Walk area, operated by Meeras Holdings, the region’s first immersive
You’ve probably seen it, large groups of people wandering seemingly aimlessly around your city or
With Twitter preparing to launch its own virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) division,
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has said its upcoming Nintendo attraction will be developed at a
Madame Tussauds in New York has teamed with The Void to create the brand new
Highly-anticipated virtual reality experience The Void is teaming up with Sony Pictures and Madame Tussauds
Developer iP2 Entertainment is planning to open an indoor Sony family entertainment centre (FEC) in
Luxury hotel brand Oetker Collection is expanding into the Americas with the launch of two
Film Studio Lionsgate is planning to gain a stronger footing in the theme park market
Ahead of the release of the new James Bond blockbuster Spectre, VisitBritain has turned to
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
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.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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