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The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Italian architecture studio Studio Apostoli is designing a luxury wellness centre in a restored twentieth-century
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
Female-only fitness franchise Vivafit has opened its fifth studio in India – a 110sq m
International hospitality brand Cipriani is spearheading a US$450m (€395.3m, £353.9m) effort to convert the 1950s-era
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Scandinavian architecture practice Henning Larsen have been tapped to expand the Opéra Bastille – the
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
A Uruguayan hotel and winery has been designed to disappear into its surroundings with a
As football fever grips England – thanks to the national team's performances at this year's
W Hotels Worldwide, owned by hospitality giant Marriott International, has opened a boutique property in
The thermal/mineral springs industry is positioned for rising investment and growth, as consumers seek out
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of
Finalists for Spafinder Wellness 365’s 2016 Wellness Travel Awards have been announced, with South and
Uruguay and Argentina have been mooted by FIFA president Gianni Infantino as serious candidates to
Argentina and Uruguay are set to launch a joint bid to co-host the 2030 FIFA
UNESCO has announced the annual update to its register of sites worthy of world heritage
Portugese health club operator Vivafit is expanding its reach with the signing of the first
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
World football's governing body, FIFA, is facing an unprecedented crisis after six of its high-ranking
An Adidas billboard depicting a snarling Luis Suarez has proved unintentionally popular with tourists –
The Steiner Spa Consulting Team predicts 2014 to be a good year for spa development,
Starwood Hotels has announced the debut of its new Four Points by Sheraton in Lima,
Vivafit - the largest women-only express fitness and nutrition franchise in Portugal - has launched
Sofitel Hotel Group has entered Uruguay with the opening of its latest resort - Sofitel
Hilton Worldwide has launched - Hilton Lima Miraflores - its first managed hotel in Peru.
Hotel operator Sofitel is set to launch a new resort in Montevideo, Uruguay in December.
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria for its first hotel
Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) has completely overhauled the pitches at London's Eltham College ahead
Image: The deal signals Vivafit's entry into Malaysia Vivafit, the Portuguese female-only fitness and nutrition
Vivafit has opened its first club in the Americas with the launch of its inaugural
VivaFit has entered Uruguay via master franchise agreement signed in June with local businessman Ulisses
The semi final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup between Brazil and Uruguay on 7
Portugal-based women-only health club chain Vivafit has signed a master franchise deal for 20 clubs
The Association Uruguaya de Futbol (AUF) and the Ministerio del Interior y Turismo y Deporte
The £61m Curve theatre in Leicester has opened its doors after three years of construction.
New £4bn plans for Battersea Power Station in London have been revealed. The disused, Grade
Property firm Land Securities has had the plans for its proposed 525ft (160m) tall skyscraper
The Starwood Hotels & Resorts group has announced that eight more of its luxury spas
Following an extensive refurbishment programme, Montevideo's Teatro Solis - one of Uruguay's leading opera houses
Iberia Airlines will be launching flights between its Madrid hub and Montevideo on 6 July.
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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Deena Gillan

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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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Uruguay news

The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Italian architecture studio Studio Apostoli is designing a luxury wellness centre in a restored twentieth-century
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
Female-only fitness franchise Vivafit has opened its fifth studio in India – a 110sq m
International hospitality brand Cipriani is spearheading a US$450m (€395.3m, £353.9m) effort to convert the 1950s-era
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Scandinavian architecture practice Henning Larsen have been tapped to expand the Opéra Bastille – the
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
A Uruguayan hotel and winery has been designed to disappear into its surroundings with a
As football fever grips England – thanks to the national team's performances at this year's
W Hotels Worldwide, owned by hospitality giant Marriott International, has opened a boutique property in
The thermal/mineral springs industry is positioned for rising investment and growth, as consumers seek out
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of
Finalists for Spafinder Wellness 365’s 2016 Wellness Travel Awards have been announced, with South and
Uruguay and Argentina have been mooted by FIFA president Gianni Infantino as serious candidates to
Argentina and Uruguay are set to launch a joint bid to co-host the 2030 FIFA
UNESCO has announced the annual update to its register of sites worthy of world heritage
Portugese health club operator Vivafit is expanding its reach with the signing of the first
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
World football's governing body, FIFA, is facing an unprecedented crisis after six of its high-ranking
An Adidas billboard depicting a snarling Luis Suarez has proved unintentionally popular with tourists –
The Steiner Spa Consulting Team predicts 2014 to be a good year for spa development,
Starwood Hotels has announced the debut of its new Four Points by Sheraton in Lima,
Vivafit - the largest women-only express fitness and nutrition franchise in Portugal - has launched
Sofitel Hotel Group has entered Uruguay with the opening of its latest resort - Sofitel
Hilton Worldwide has launched - Hilton Lima Miraflores - its first managed hotel in Peru.
Hotel operator Sofitel is set to launch a new resort in Montevideo, Uruguay in December.
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria for its first hotel
Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) has completely overhauled the pitches at London's Eltham College ahead
Image: The deal signals Vivafit's entry into Malaysia Vivafit, the Portuguese female-only fitness and nutrition
Vivafit has opened its first club in the Americas with the launch of its inaugural
VivaFit has entered Uruguay via master franchise agreement signed in June with local businessman Ulisses
The semi final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup between Brazil and Uruguay on 7
Portugal-based women-only health club chain Vivafit has signed a master franchise deal for 20 clubs
The Association Uruguaya de Futbol (AUF) and the Ministerio del Interior y Turismo y Deporte
The £61m Curve theatre in Leicester has opened its doors after three years of construction.
New £4bn plans for Battersea Power Station in London have been revealed. The disused, Grade
Property firm Land Securities has had the plans for its proposed 525ft (160m) tall skyscraper
The Starwood Hotels & Resorts group has announced that eight more of its luxury spas
Following an extensive refurbishment programme, Montevideo's Teatro Solis - one of Uruguay's leading opera houses
Iberia Airlines will be launching flights between its Madrid hub and Montevideo on 6 July.
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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