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OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
In the spa industry, maximising profitability hinges on booking system efficiency. Agilysys Spa, powered by
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
Everwild Canmore is accepting bookings for stays starting in late November, when the extensive spa
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
WorldSprings has opened its third US geothermal spa at Zion Canyon Hot Springs, in La
Montenegro’s Mamula Island is now operating as Mamula Island by Banyan Tree. Originally a 19th
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
12,300
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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 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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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capacity news

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
In the spa industry, maximising profitability hinges on booking system efficiency. Agilysys Spa, powered by
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
Everwild Canmore is accepting bookings for stays starting in late November, when the extensive spa
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
WorldSprings has opened its third US geothermal spa at Zion Canyon Hot Springs, in La
Montenegro’s Mamula Island is now operating as Mamula Island by Banyan Tree. Originally a 19th
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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 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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
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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