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Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
The world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa has opened at the newly re-modelled Waldorf Astoria New
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
Twenty-five cameras, nine servers, 70 projectors and a range of AV technologies are being used
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
Italian spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to help renovate a
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
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
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the winner of its inaugural Call for Wellness
After 16 years' industry experience, the UAE’s largest spa group, Sensasia, launched a consultancy branch
Integrated technology specialist Technically Creative has launched three new immersive products, targeting the visitor attraction
Google Arts & Culture has partnered with more than 500 cultural institutions to offer 'virtual
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
Atari have announced that they are working with GSD Group and film producer Napoleon Smith
Triotech has installed three new attractions at Resorts World Genting's Skytropolis indoor theme park in
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Canadian entertainment and media company Cineplex has announced plans to create new destinations that fuse
maison h have unveiled designs for a Winter Olympics Museum to be built in the
A record number of 42,600 industry professionals attended this year's IAAPA Expo, held in Orlando
A multi-dimensional digital immersive spa experience, created by Luxury Escapism, has opened in Brooklyn, US.
12,300
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Research
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Fitness tracking platform
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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13-13 Jun 2026
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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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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Virtual reality news

Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
The world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa has opened at the newly re-modelled Waldorf Astoria New
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
Twenty-five cameras, nine servers, 70 projectors and a range of AV technologies are being used
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
Italian spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to help renovate a
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
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
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the winner of its inaugural Call for Wellness
After 16 years' industry experience, the UAE’s largest spa group, Sensasia, launched a consultancy branch
Integrated technology specialist Technically Creative has launched three new immersive products, targeting the visitor attraction
Google Arts & Culture has partnered with more than 500 cultural institutions to offer 'virtual
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
Atari have announced that they are working with GSD Group and film producer Napoleon Smith
Triotech has installed three new attractions at Resorts World Genting's Skytropolis indoor theme park in
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Canadian entertainment and media company Cineplex has announced plans to create new destinations that fuse
maison h have unveiled designs for a Winter Olympics Museum to be built in the
A record number of 42,600 industry professionals attended this year's IAAPA Expo, held in Orlando
A multi-dimensional digital immersive spa experience, created by Luxury Escapism, has opened in Brooklyn, US.
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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