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The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
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Nokken, a specialist in adaptable architectural solutions, has partnered with world-leading architects, the Bjarke Ingels
As a leading brand in the portable spa industry, MSpa boasts more than 20 years
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
'Secret' talks between the British Museum and the Greek government could see the return of
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Esthetica is committed to applying its expertise, integrity and innovation to craft top-quality massage tables
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
The Well has struck its first-ever hospitality partnership and developed a holistic wellbeing retreat for
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Physical activity is found to prompt a clean-up of muscles by increasing the activity of
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
Sarah Mannerings Studio have transformed an unserviced and flooded basement garage in London into an
People from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are still far less likely to
Disney has announced an opening date for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at its Hollywood
Gus Casely-Hayford, the British curator, cultural historian, broadcaster and lecturer, has been named as the
Stefano Boeri has taken his Forest City concept to Mexico, with the new 557 ha
Sportswear giant Nike is launching a programme which will support, empower and enable young people
Cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Norweigan and Bahamas Paradise are using their vessels and finances
A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July.
Guests at Universal Studios' Volcano Bay waterpark in Orlando claim to have been electrocuted at
Ubisoft Blue Byte, a subsidiary of French gaming company Ubisoft, has developed a new location-based
The Dungeon attraction at Merlin’s Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire has now officially opened
Communications app Snapchat has created an online virtual gallery in celebration of Black History Month,
The hotel sector can be a highly competitive one, with operators seeking any way they
Escape Hunt is set to open a new Doctor Who escape room in Oxford. Expected
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
IKEA’s innovation lab, Space10, and visual trend consultancy f°am Studio have released concept images of
A new attraction marketing itself as a “food experience” will open in 2021 in the
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
MSpa is proud to present the OSLO Series — a complete product line of rigid
Nokken, a specialist in adaptable architectural solutions, has partnered with world-leading architects, the Bjarke Ingels
As a leading brand in the portable spa industry, MSpa boasts more than 20 years
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
'Secret' talks between the British Museum and the Greek government could see the return of
Incorporating a SnowRoom into your spa or fitness studio is a tried and tested business
Esthetica is committed to applying its expertise, integrity and innovation to craft top-quality massage tables
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
The Well has struck its first-ever hospitality partnership and developed a holistic wellbeing retreat for
The COVID-19 pandemic is having “a profound effect” on community sports projects and organisations in
Physical activity is found to prompt a clean-up of muscles by increasing the activity of
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
Sarah Mannerings Studio have transformed an unserviced and flooded basement garage in London into an
People from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are still far less likely to
Disney has announced an opening date for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at its Hollywood
Gus Casely-Hayford, the British curator, cultural historian, broadcaster and lecturer, has been named as the
Stefano Boeri has taken his Forest City concept to Mexico, with the new 557 ha
Sportswear giant Nike is launching a programme which will support, empower and enable young people
Cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Norweigan and Bahamas Paradise are using their vessels and finances
A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July.
Guests at Universal Studios' Volcano Bay waterpark in Orlando claim to have been electrocuted at
Ubisoft Blue Byte, a subsidiary of French gaming company Ubisoft, has developed a new location-based
The Dungeon attraction at Merlin’s Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire has now officially opened
Communications app Snapchat has created an online virtual gallery in celebration of Black History Month,
The hotel sector can be a highly competitive one, with operators seeking any way they
Escape Hunt is set to open a new Doctor Who escape room in Oxford. Expected
Disney has released new details of it's new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction. Set
IKEA’s innovation lab, Space10, and visual trend consultancy f°am Studio have released concept images of
A new attraction marketing itself as a “food experience” will open in 2021 in the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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