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A new Russian theme park inspired by the literary poems and fairy tales of Alexander
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
International architects Snøhetta have designed a new planetarium and a visitor centre for Norway’s largest
Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football according to
A 150-year-old gas storage facility on St Petersburg’s Obvodny Canal has been transformed into a
Russian virtual reality company Anvio VR has announced plans for a global expansion, starting in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Boutique gym operator TRIB3 has appointed Rod Hill as its European managing director. As reported
Boutique fitness operator TRIB3 is growing its portfolio with further franchises planned for the UK
After several significant delays, the Zenit Arena in the Russian city of St Petersburg has
Organisers of the 2018 World Cup in Russia have been asked to “tighten up” the
CLAD has been given an exclusive first look at the inaugural Floating Seahorse; a luxury
Spa clients are often so relaxed at the end of a treatment, they fall asleep,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Two Dutch architecture studios and a Russian firm have won an international design competition to
Australia’s first pop-up waterpark is set to make a splash in Perth, when Xscape at
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has claimed the title of Europe’s leading tourist destination at
Luxury Italian car brand Ferrari has opened its latest store in Milan, featuring a new
Clarins has opened its first day spa in St Petersburg, Russia, within one of a
Wembley Stadium in London has been selected to host the UEFA Euro 2020 final and
Four Seasons Moscow – the hotel operator’s second Russian site after its Four Seasons Hotel
Famous attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and the Statue of Liberty are at
Hard Candy Fitness, the international premium fitness club chain founded by music icon Madonna –
Hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, Jumeirah Group, has raised a US$1.4bn (€1bn
The “House with Lions” situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg, Russia, has
Animation studio DreamWorks – behind films such as Madagascar, Shrek and How to Train Your
Ireland’s first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, The Morrison Dublin, reopened its doors to guests on
Four UK cities have been named in the Europe top 10 of TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travellers’
The restoration of the Eastern Wing at the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia is
Image: Starwood's Aloft brand will open in St Petersburg Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced
Image: Rio de Janeiro has been inscribed by UNESCO A number of international cultural attractions
Image: The resort will be near the Giant's Causeway UNESCO is to call for a
Madonna - in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, chair of New
Hotel operator Four Seasons will open a 177-bedroom hotel in St Petersburg, Russia later this
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a new franchise agreement with Vega Ltd, which will
US hotel operators reported increases across all three key performance indicators in March - compared
Madonna's third Hard Candy Fitness club will be located in St Petersburg, Russia, it has
A US$36m (£23.2m, €27.8m) museum in St Petersburg, Florida, US - dedicated to the work
Corinthia Hotels' first London hotel - and the world's ninth - is due to open
The new US$36m Dali Museum being built in St Petersburg, Florida, US, is nearing completion;
Domina Hotels, the Milan-based company, is to open six new properties in Russia this year.
The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia, has opened a new branch in Amsterdam,
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Research
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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Talking point
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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St Petersburg news

A new Russian theme park inspired by the literary poems and fairy tales of Alexander
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
International architects Snøhetta have designed a new planetarium and a visitor centre for Norway’s largest
Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football according to
A 150-year-old gas storage facility on St Petersburg’s Obvodny Canal has been transformed into a
Russian virtual reality company Anvio VR has announced plans for a global expansion, starting in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Boutique gym operator TRIB3 has appointed Rod Hill as its European managing director. As reported
Boutique fitness operator TRIB3 is growing its portfolio with further franchises planned for the UK
After several significant delays, the Zenit Arena in the Russian city of St Petersburg has
Organisers of the 2018 World Cup in Russia have been asked to “tighten up” the
CLAD has been given an exclusive first look at the inaugural Floating Seahorse; a luxury
Spa clients are often so relaxed at the end of a treatment, they fall asleep,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Two Dutch architecture studios and a Russian firm have won an international design competition to
Australia’s first pop-up waterpark is set to make a splash in Perth, when Xscape at
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has claimed the title of Europe’s leading tourist destination at
Luxury Italian car brand Ferrari has opened its latest store in Milan, featuring a new
Clarins has opened its first day spa in St Petersburg, Russia, within one of a
Wembley Stadium in London has been selected to host the UEFA Euro 2020 final and
Four Seasons Moscow – the hotel operator’s second Russian site after its Four Seasons Hotel
Famous attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and the Statue of Liberty are at
Hard Candy Fitness, the international premium fitness club chain founded by music icon Madonna –
Hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, Jumeirah Group, has raised a US$1.4bn (€1bn
The “House with Lions” situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg, Russia, has
Animation studio DreamWorks – behind films such as Madagascar, Shrek and How to Train Your
Ireland’s first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, The Morrison Dublin, reopened its doors to guests on
Four UK cities have been named in the Europe top 10 of TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travellers’
The restoration of the Eastern Wing at the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia is
Image: Starwood's Aloft brand will open in St Petersburg Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced
Image: Rio de Janeiro has been inscribed by UNESCO A number of international cultural attractions
Image: The resort will be near the Giant's Causeway UNESCO is to call for a
Madonna - in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, chair of New
Hotel operator Four Seasons will open a 177-bedroom hotel in St Petersburg, Russia later this
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a new franchise agreement with Vega Ltd, which will
US hotel operators reported increases across all three key performance indicators in March - compared
Madonna's third Hard Candy Fitness club will be located in St Petersburg, Russia, it has
A US$36m (£23.2m, €27.8m) museum in St Petersburg, Florida, US - dedicated to the work
Corinthia Hotels' first London hotel - and the world's ninth - is due to open
The new US$36m Dali Museum being built in St Petersburg, Florida, US, is nearing completion;
Domina Hotels, the Milan-based company, is to open six new properties in Russia this year.
The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia, has opened a new branch in Amsterdam,
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
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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
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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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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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