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Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
John Foy has been appointed operations director for Saudi Arabian operator, IN2 Fitness. Foy has
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, has re-joined UK Active’s board of directors for a three-year
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
Plans have been revealed for a 100-mile-long structure that is set to become the centrepiece
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
AlMaarefa University has announced the launch of the Saudi Arabian Wellness Association (SAWA), a new
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the ambitious regenerative tourism project The
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has pledged to provide SAR500m (US$133m, €112m, £96m) worth
Plans have been announced for a zero-carbon resort destination to be built by the Red
Six Flags has announced new details for its long-awaited venture in Saudi Arabia, revealing among
Construction work is set to begin on a huge urban development in Saudi Arabia –
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
As part of its efforts to encourage tourism and significantly improve its leisure offering, the
Saudi Arabia's government has revealed plans to invest SAR50bn (US$13.3bn, €11.2bn, £9.9bn) into entertainment, health,
National Geographic is expanding the visitor attraction side of its business into the Middle East,
Six Flags has confirmed long-awaited plans for its first Saudi Arabian venture, announcing plans to
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a license for the establishment of the country’s
Saudi Arabia’s government has allocated SAR9.9bn (US$2.64bn, €2.29bn, £2.02bn) to develop and rebuild the country’s
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – a company set up to manage the country’s
An evianSpa is planned to open in 2016 as part of a 38,000sq m (409,029sq
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council (UPC) has approved plans for several new major developments in
Under the umbrella of Kenya Vision 2030, The DLR Group have released designs for a
Qatar will host the inaugural International Stadium Construction Expo (QISC) this June. The event will
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Editor's letter
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Vision 2030 news

Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
John Foy has been appointed operations director for Saudi Arabian operator, IN2 Fitness. Foy has
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, has re-joined UK Active’s board of directors for a three-year
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
Plans have been revealed for a 100-mile-long structure that is set to become the centrepiece
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
AlMaarefa University has announced the launch of the Saudi Arabian Wellness Association (SAWA), a new
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the ambitious regenerative tourism project The
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has pledged to provide SAR500m (US$133m, €112m, £96m) worth
Plans have been announced for a zero-carbon resort destination to be built by the Red
Six Flags has announced new details for its long-awaited venture in Saudi Arabia, revealing among
Construction work is set to begin on a huge urban development in Saudi Arabia –
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
As part of its efforts to encourage tourism and significantly improve its leisure offering, the
Saudi Arabia's government has revealed plans to invest SAR50bn (US$13.3bn, €11.2bn, £9.9bn) into entertainment, health,
National Geographic is expanding the visitor attraction side of its business into the Middle East,
Six Flags has confirmed long-awaited plans for its first Saudi Arabian venture, announcing plans to
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a license for the establishment of the country’s
Saudi Arabia’s government has allocated SAR9.9bn (US$2.64bn, €2.29bn, £2.02bn) to develop and rebuild the country’s
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – a company set up to manage the country’s
An evianSpa is planned to open in 2016 as part of a 38,000sq m (409,029sq
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council (UPC) has approved plans for several new major developments in
Under the umbrella of Kenya Vision 2030, The DLR Group have released designs for a
Qatar will host the inaugural International Stadium Construction Expo (QISC) this June. The event will
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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