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The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has reopened some of its sites in Texas and
Boutique fitness operator Barry's is entering the indoor cycling market with Barry's Ride – a
Wellness tech platform Mindbody has signed a five-year partnership deal with fitness franchise F45. The
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
F45 is expanding its UK footprint with the launch of two new studios in Manchester.
Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley has admitted that he is baffled as to why
Shares in Peloton have fallen 14 per cent below their initial value since the company
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
The Shed – the long-awaited movable events space and one of the crowning structures of
IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO Leonard Otto has said there are no plans to sell
DXB Entertainments – the owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts – has slammed the brakes
The upcoming season of the Emmy-winning science-fiction series Black Mirror, due for release in December,
London-based Foster + Partners has been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Sterling
Bloomberg Philanthropies – the charitable arm of Michael Bloomberg’s business empire – has granted 45
Tate St Ives is the only leisure building to find its way onto the shortlist
A design team led by US studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Australian architects Woods
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Elizabeth Diller has been named the world’s most influential architect in 2018 by Time magazine.
Vessel – the sculptural urban landmark Heatherwick Studio have designed as the centrepiece for New
Fox boss James Murdoch has emerged as a contender to become the new CEO of
Disney's chief operating officer, Bob Chapek, has emerged as the favourite to make the step
Merlin Entertainments has quashed rumours of a possible SeaWorld Entertainments takeover following reports suggesting the
Parques Reunidos could be about to make a big splash in the attractions industry after
Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing
Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to US
Disney's Shanghai park is about to achieve something none of its resorts have managed in
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Philanthropist and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has donated US$75m (€66.8m, £58.3m) to
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
Discovery Communications is hoping to entice some of its three billion worldwide viewers to a
Apple could be about to jump on the augmented reality bandwagon, with reports suggesting CEO
Hyperloop One, the Los Angeles firm racing to realise Elon Musk’s dream for a high-speed
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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HCM People

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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has reopened some of its sites in Texas and
Boutique fitness operator Barry's is entering the indoor cycling market with Barry's Ride – a
Wellness tech platform Mindbody has signed a five-year partnership deal with fitness franchise F45. The
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
F45 is expanding its UK footprint with the launch of two new studios in Manchester.
Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley has admitted that he is baffled as to why
Shares in Peloton have fallen 14 per cent below their initial value since the company
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
The Shed – the long-awaited movable events space and one of the crowning structures of
IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO Leonard Otto has said there are no plans to sell
DXB Entertainments – the owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts – has slammed the brakes
The upcoming season of the Emmy-winning science-fiction series Black Mirror, due for release in December,
London-based Foster + Partners has been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Sterling
Bloomberg Philanthropies – the charitable arm of Michael Bloomberg’s business empire – has granted 45
Tate St Ives is the only leisure building to find its way onto the shortlist
A design team led by US studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Australian architects Woods
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Elizabeth Diller has been named the world’s most influential architect in 2018 by Time magazine.
Vessel – the sculptural urban landmark Heatherwick Studio have designed as the centrepiece for New
Fox boss James Murdoch has emerged as a contender to become the new CEO of
Disney's chief operating officer, Bob Chapek, has emerged as the favourite to make the step
Merlin Entertainments has quashed rumours of a possible SeaWorld Entertainments takeover following reports suggesting the
Parques Reunidos could be about to make a big splash in the attractions industry after
Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing
Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to US
Disney's Shanghai park is about to achieve something none of its resorts have managed in
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Philanthropist and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has donated US$75m (€66.8m, £58.3m) to
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
Discovery Communications is hoping to entice some of its three billion worldwide viewers to a
Apple could be about to jump on the augmented reality bandwagon, with reports suggesting CEO
Hyperloop One, the Los Angeles firm racing to realise Elon Musk’s dream for a high-speed
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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