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This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition is set to launch at Immerse LDN, on the Excel London
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Wellscape is a new company, spearheaded by industry figure Brian Paris, set to revolutionise spa,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal. The Porto
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
VR technology company Zero Latency has launched its immersive free-roam VR zombie game Outbreak. Described
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
A brand new spa is due to open at the Grand Velas Boutique in Los
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Generation Z (Gen Z) has been cited as the next big generation of consumers that
A major free exhibition on the treatment and understanding of cancer has opened at the
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
VRstudios and Creative Works have launched a new VR-based multiplayer attraction. Described as the world’s
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialising in media-based attractions, will be attending this year’s IAAPA
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
Located on an ancient hilltop in a private eight-hectare park in Italy, Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the
It’s well-documented that nature has a profound effect on wellbeing, but a new study is
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
A new virtual reality (VR)-based, interactive gaming attraction is set to launch in the West
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
A Los Angeles wellness destination is offering a “love it forward” service where guests can
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
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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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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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VR news

This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition is set to launch at Immerse LDN, on the Excel London
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Wellscape is a new company, spearheaded by industry figure Brian Paris, set to revolutionise spa,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal. The Porto
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
VR technology company Zero Latency has launched its immersive free-roam VR zombie game Outbreak. Described
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
A brand new spa is due to open at the Grand Velas Boutique in Los
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023).
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Generation Z (Gen Z) has been cited as the next big generation of consumers that
A major free exhibition on the treatment and understanding of cancer has opened at the
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
VRstudios and Creative Works have launched a new VR-based multiplayer attraction. Described as the world’s
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialising in media-based attractions, will be attending this year’s IAAPA
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
Located on an ancient hilltop in a private eight-hectare park in Italy, Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the
It’s well-documented that nature has a profound effect on wellbeing, but a new study is
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
A new virtual reality (VR)-based, interactive gaming attraction is set to launch in the West
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
A Los Angeles wellness destination is offering a “love it forward” service where guests can
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson 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: 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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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