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Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Eleiko, a pioneer in premium strength equipment, has launched a new suite of interactive online
The Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) returns in 2025, bringing together industry leaders at the Hilton
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
A weekly training session with whole body electronic muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can reduce cardiovascular disease
A decade ago, the Gharieni Group began pioneering the integration of advanced wellness technologies into
Live action video game experience Chaos Karts has launched in a 15,000sq ft arena in
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
Spa equipment supplier Gharieni has revealed an innovative motion-to-sound treatment bed – its vision of
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe in France has launched an educational, gamified app. The Sea
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
ABBA, the 70s icons behind hits such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, has returned
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
Two leading museum operators in the UK have partnered with an augmented reality specialist to
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Three themed attraction design and creation companies have collaborated to create a new dark ride
Chaos Karts, a new gaming-based visitor attraction combining go-karts and augmented reality (AR), will open
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
The National Geographic Museum in Washington DC, US, has developed its first ever virtual tour
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which “intelligently uses technology”
A new app using augmented reality (AR) aims to motivate people to get more active
Largo Technology Group (LTG) is launching a gamified fitness application called FitRacers in Q1 2020.
Atari have announced that they are working with GSD Group and film producer Napoleon Smith
The Tower of David – Museum of the History of Jerusalem has started offering "mixed
Google Arts & Culture has created a new online collection of immersive 3D digital imagery
Installations inspired by the sun, a kaleidoscope and noodles have won Toronto's sixth annual Winter
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
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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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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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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Opinion
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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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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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augmented news

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Eleiko, a pioneer in premium strength equipment, has launched a new suite of interactive online
The Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) returns in 2025, bringing together industry leaders at the Hilton
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
A weekly training session with whole body electronic muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can reduce cardiovascular disease
A decade ago, the Gharieni Group began pioneering the integration of advanced wellness technologies into
Live action video game experience Chaos Karts has launched in a 15,000sq ft arena in
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
Spa equipment supplier Gharieni has revealed an innovative motion-to-sound treatment bed – its vision of
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe in France has launched an educational, gamified app. The Sea
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the
ABBA, the 70s icons behind hits such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, has returned
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
Two leading museum operators in the UK have partnered with an augmented reality specialist to
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Three themed attraction design and creation companies have collaborated to create a new dark ride
Chaos Karts, a new gaming-based visitor attraction combining go-karts and augmented reality (AR), will open
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
The National Geographic Museum in Washington DC, US, has developed its first ever virtual tour
HTC Vive has partnered with Rafael Pavón, an acclaimed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which “intelligently uses technology”
A new app using augmented reality (AR) aims to motivate people to get more active
Largo Technology Group (LTG) is launching a gamified fitness application called FitRacers in Q1 2020.
Atari have announced that they are working with GSD Group and film producer Napoleon Smith
The Tower of David – Museum of the History of Jerusalem has started offering "mixed
Google Arts & Culture has created a new online collection of immersive 3D digital imagery
Installations inspired by the sun, a kaleidoscope and noodles have won Toronto's sixth annual Winter
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Diary dates
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