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Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
FIBO has announced that its Chinese event next month will be held as a hybrid
Expo 2020 Dubai has announced that it will likely postpone the event by a year
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), has launched TEA Digital – a new online initiative designed
Three huge entry gateways for Expo 2020 Dubai, designed by Asif Khan, will welcome visitors
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Green Ark, Belgium's winning concept for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, will function
New details and designs have been revealed about a proposed Studio Ghibli theme park, which
The foundations have been laid for Santiago Calatrava’s showpiece UAE Pavilion for the Dubai World
Dubai has revealed its legacy plans following the 2020 World Expo, announcing plans to turn
The future of the Expo 2020 site after the international event closes in April 2021
Studio Ghibli has announced plans for a theme park based on its iconic anime movies,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
France’s most iconic landmark is about to undergo a €300m (US$320m, £260m) renovation, with officials
Wonderland – Dubai’s first theme park which closed its doors in 2013 – will be
With final preparations being made for the official opening of Motiongate Dubai and the wider
Ground has been broken on the Santiago Calatrava-designed world's tallest skyscraper, which is scheduled to
London architects Weston Williamson+Partners (WW+P) have won a contract worth £2.2bn (US$2.8bn, €2.5bn) to build
Theme parks-goers hoping to visit the long-awaited IMG Worlds of Adventure will have to wait
Santiago Calatrava will design a pavilion inspired by a falcon in flight for the Dubai
IMG Worlds of Adventure, a long-awaited Dubai attraction that stalled when the 2008 financial crash
Santiago Calatrava’s futuristic tower design for Dubai will ‘be a notch taller’ than the Burj
The organisers of the Dubai Expo 2020 have revealed the three star practices who will
Peter Slavenburg, director of Dutch design agency NorthernLight, has suggested several ways to future-proof science
Lionel Messi has signed on with Dubai’s 2020 World Expo, taking on an international role
Some of the world’s best-known hospitality operators are vying to open hotels in a new
Matthew Priddy, chief technical officer for the US$2.9bn (€2.6bn, £2bn) Dubai Parks & Resorts development
New IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO, Lennard Otto, has said that Dubai is the perfect
Heatherwick Studio has designed a vast mountain-inspired mixed-use development to be located next to Shanghai’s
Greg Lombardo, the man heading up Fox’s new theme park ventures worldwide, has called Dubai
Dubai-based developer Meydan has launched a record-breaking project that will bring Dubai the world’s longest
The world’s tallest commercial tower – the Burj 2020 in Dubai – is to be
Inspirational concepts from some of the world’s leading designers have gone on show today as
Already welcoming a Legoland theme park as part of the upcoming Dubai Parks and Resorts
The team behind the upcoming Milan Expo is putting the finishing touches to the world
The director of the World Expo Museum, which is set to open in Shanghai in
Dubai government-owned real-estate developer Meraas Holding is looking raise AED2.5bn (US$689m, €554m, £434m) to finance
Following AHR’s July 2014 global launch, the architecture and design practice has been given planning
Marriott International is to operate a new Polynesian-themed family hotel being developed as part of
Tourism in Africa is facing an image crisis which can be remedied by promoting the
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Opinion
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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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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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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 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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World Expo news

Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
FIBO has announced that its Chinese event next month will be held as a hybrid
Expo 2020 Dubai has announced that it will likely postpone the event by a year
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), has launched TEA Digital – a new online initiative designed
Three huge entry gateways for Expo 2020 Dubai, designed by Asif Khan, will welcome visitors
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Green Ark, Belgium's winning concept for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, will function
New details and designs have been revealed about a proposed Studio Ghibli theme park, which
The foundations have been laid for Santiago Calatrava’s showpiece UAE Pavilion for the Dubai World
Dubai has revealed its legacy plans following the 2020 World Expo, announcing plans to turn
The future of the Expo 2020 site after the international event closes in April 2021
Studio Ghibli has announced plans for a theme park based on its iconic anime movies,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
France’s most iconic landmark is about to undergo a €300m (US$320m, £260m) renovation, with officials
Wonderland – Dubai’s first theme park which closed its doors in 2013 – will be
With final preparations being made for the official opening of Motiongate Dubai and the wider
Ground has been broken on the Santiago Calatrava-designed world's tallest skyscraper, which is scheduled to
London architects Weston Williamson+Partners (WW+P) have won a contract worth £2.2bn (US$2.8bn, €2.5bn) to build
Theme parks-goers hoping to visit the long-awaited IMG Worlds of Adventure will have to wait
Santiago Calatrava will design a pavilion inspired by a falcon in flight for the Dubai
IMG Worlds of Adventure, a long-awaited Dubai attraction that stalled when the 2008 financial crash
Santiago Calatrava’s futuristic tower design for Dubai will ‘be a notch taller’ than the Burj
The organisers of the Dubai Expo 2020 have revealed the three star practices who will
Peter Slavenburg, director of Dutch design agency NorthernLight, has suggested several ways to future-proof science
Lionel Messi has signed on with Dubai’s 2020 World Expo, taking on an international role
Some of the world’s best-known hospitality operators are vying to open hotels in a new
Matthew Priddy, chief technical officer for the US$2.9bn (€2.6bn, £2bn) Dubai Parks & Resorts development
New IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO, Lennard Otto, has said that Dubai is the perfect
Heatherwick Studio has designed a vast mountain-inspired mixed-use development to be located next to Shanghai’s
Greg Lombardo, the man heading up Fox’s new theme park ventures worldwide, has called Dubai
Dubai-based developer Meydan has launched a record-breaking project that will bring Dubai the world’s longest
The world’s tallest commercial tower – the Burj 2020 in Dubai – is to be
Inspirational concepts from some of the world’s leading designers have gone on show today as
Already welcoming a Legoland theme park as part of the upcoming Dubai Parks and Resorts
The team behind the upcoming Milan Expo is putting the finishing touches to the world
The director of the World Expo Museum, which is set to open in Shanghai in
Dubai government-owned real-estate developer Meraas Holding is looking raise AED2.5bn (US$689m, €554m, £434m) to finance
Following AHR’s July 2014 global launch, the architecture and design practice has been given planning
Marriott International is to operate a new Polynesian-themed family hotel being developed as part of
Tourism in Africa is facing an image crisis which can be remedied by promoting the
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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HCM magazine
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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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.
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
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