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World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
Disney Imagineers have revealed a free-roaming animatronic which could revolutionise experience design and the visitor
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney's new Spider-Man attraction, coming to Disney's California Adventure later this year, will feature a
Alterface has partnered with Sally Dark Rides and Raven Sun Creative to create a new
Thailand's Phuket FantaSea has announced plans to open a Thai Carnival theme park. Carnival Magic,
Falcon's Digital Media, the media production arm of immersive experience design firm Falcon's Creative Group,
Europa-Park, Europe's second largest theme park, has appointed theming design company Jora Vision to create
Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed its A1000 advanced robotics, developed for the operators upcoming Star
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Walking with ring-tailed lemurs and seeing endangered Asiatic lions in a specially-developed new habitat are
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Sally Corporation's Justice League: Battle for Metropolis dark ride won the Outstanding Achievement at this
Sally Corp has partnered with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, to
Disney’s Imagineers have unveiled their latest innovation in new generation robotics – an autonomous robotic
Interactive technology specialist Alterface has launched NOMAD, a brand new mobile action device designed to
VR movie production company Red Raion has created a custom-made film to revamp the immersive
Universal Studios Hollywood's iconic Jurassic Park attraction is getting a redesign, with the attraction reopening
Not many visitor attractions can say they’ve operated through and survived two World Wars and
Dutch design firm Jora Vision has released details of its work on Los Piratas de
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Theming and Animatronics Industries (TAA) is going comics. At
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Garner Holt Productions, which has been pursuing the art
A new pop-up attraction has come to Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, with a recreation of
Disney has celebrated the launch of its new Avatar land at Animal Kingdom with the
British street artist Banksy has returned with his latest politically-minded project: a nine-room hotel located
Rideplayer will make its European debut as part of Alcorn McBride’s ISE exhibition. Alcorn McBride
Sally Corp has unveiled new details and images for its under-development Five Nights At Freddy’s
Dynamic Attractions unveiled its brand new ride concept at IAAPA last week, a rotating, tilting
Sally Corp has unveiled a world-first attraction at IAAPA, using the Five Nights at Freddy’s
Sally Corp is unveiling a new interactive dark ride based on the video game Five
Universal Studios Hollywood’s highly anticipated Walking Dead attraction has opened to the public, offering an
Disney has debuted its first fully-fledged Frozen attraction, with the Frozen Ever After boat ride
A safari-themed outdoor accommodation experience opens today (27th May) at Chessington World of Adventures Resort
California’s Wyatt Design Group has announced its involvement with Universal’s upcoming Walking Dead attraction at
The new £9m (US$13m, €11.4m) Lost Kingdom zone at Paultons Park opened to the public
The Jurassic World touring exhibition has been a roaring success in its first month of
After roaring successes during its Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios has announced plans for The
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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
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Profile
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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Editor's letter
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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Profile
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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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animatronic news

World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
Disney has revealed a new animatronic robot, designed to have an “emotional connection” with people.
Disney Imagineers have revealed a free-roaming animatronic which could revolutionise experience design and the visitor
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, the first ever Mickey Mouse-themed ride, has opened at Disney's
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney's new Spider-Man attraction, coming to Disney's California Adventure later this year, will feature a
Alterface has partnered with Sally Dark Rides and Raven Sun Creative to create a new
Thailand's Phuket FantaSea has announced plans to open a Thai Carnival theme park. Carnival Magic,
Falcon's Digital Media, the media production arm of immersive experience design firm Falcon's Creative Group,
Europa-Park, Europe's second largest theme park, has appointed theming design company Jora Vision to create
Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed its A1000 advanced robotics, developed for the operators upcoming Star
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Walking with ring-tailed lemurs and seeing endangered Asiatic lions in a specially-developed new habitat are
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Sally Corporation's Justice League: Battle for Metropolis dark ride won the Outstanding Achievement at this
Sally Corp has partnered with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, to
Disney’s Imagineers have unveiled their latest innovation in new generation robotics – an autonomous robotic
Interactive technology specialist Alterface has launched NOMAD, a brand new mobile action device designed to
VR movie production company Red Raion has created a custom-made film to revamp the immersive
Universal Studios Hollywood's iconic Jurassic Park attraction is getting a redesign, with the attraction reopening
Not many visitor attractions can say they’ve operated through and survived two World Wars and
Dutch design firm Jora Vision has released details of its work on Los Piratas de
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Theming and Animatronics Industries (TAA) is going comics. At
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Garner Holt Productions, which has been pursuing the art
A new pop-up attraction has come to Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, with a recreation of
Disney has celebrated the launch of its new Avatar land at Animal Kingdom with the
British street artist Banksy has returned with his latest politically-minded project: a nine-room hotel located
Rideplayer will make its European debut as part of Alcorn McBride’s ISE exhibition. Alcorn McBride
Sally Corp has unveiled new details and images for its under-development Five Nights At Freddy’s
Dynamic Attractions unveiled its brand new ride concept at IAAPA last week, a rotating, tilting
Sally Corp has unveiled a world-first attraction at IAAPA, using the Five Nights at Freddy’s
Sally Corp is unveiling a new interactive dark ride based on the video game Five
Universal Studios Hollywood’s highly anticipated Walking Dead attraction has opened to the public, offering an
Disney has debuted its first fully-fledged Frozen attraction, with the Frozen Ever After boat ride
A safari-themed outdoor accommodation experience opens today (27th May) at Chessington World of Adventures Resort
California’s Wyatt Design Group has announced its involvement with Universal’s upcoming Walking Dead attraction at
The new £9m (US$13m, €11.4m) Lost Kingdom zone at Paultons Park opened to the public
The Jurassic World touring exhibition has been a roaring success in its first month of
After roaring successes during its Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios has announced plans for The
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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
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
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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