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After four launches last year, Third Space is keeping up the pace of expansion with
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
At a time when some London boutiques are under pressure financially, boutique indoor cycling operator,
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Xponential Fitness will open its first Body Fit Training (BFT) franchise in London in February
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Merlin Entertainments has secured a contract to operate Blackpool Sandcastle, the UK's largest indoor waterpark.
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
Global entertainments and events firm IMG has signed a contract to operate the Chimney Lift
The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the
Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of
A £13m (US$16.8m, €15.1m) project to create a museum that celebrates Blackpool's role in the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sometimes public opinion, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit all align, and all three seem to
Germany's Circus Roncalli has replaced its live animals with holograms in an attempt to raise
Immotion VR has announced a new partnership with Ultrahaptics and Fallen Planet Studios (FPS) that
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
New immersive experiences and the return of some old favourites are among a programme of
Exhibition and gallery designer NorthernLight has redesigned the kids’ gallery for Ciência Viva – an
The Spa at Silver Legacy has opened in northern Nevada, US as part of The
Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) has released details of three new attractions planned for
The UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage is set to return later this
The latest addition to the Edition brand of luxury hotels, a partnership between Marriott International
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Edel Wigan, co-founder of aerial fitness operator Flying Fantastic, has revealed plans to take the
Cirque du Soleil, the world renowned acrobatic circus, is increasing its presence in the attractions
BRC Imagination Arts is undertaking the renovation of a museum dedicated to the life of
The developers of EuropaCity in Paris have provided a first glimpse at the eight key
One of the largest ongoing leisure developments on the planet, EuropaCity in Paris, will feature
Turner Broadcasting System, the media company behind Cartoon Network, has announced a new partnership with
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL) have been commissioned to design a sports and culture campus
Construction is underway on two new live music venues and a leisure-filled “urban gallery” in
Membership at The Gym Group has broken the 500,000 mark, according to the low-cost brand's
Work has been completed on the rebuilding of Battersea Power Station’s iconic chimneys; the architectural
Entertainment engineering collective Two Bit Circus have announced plans to build a portfolio of next-generation
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Interview
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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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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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Company profiles
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At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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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.
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STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
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circus news

After four launches last year, Third Space is keeping up the pace of expansion with
Sally Dark Rides has celebrated the opening of its newest interactive adventure SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival
At a time when some London boutiques are under pressure financially, boutique indoor cycling operator,
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Xponential Fitness will open its first Body Fit Training (BFT) franchise in London in February
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Merlin Entertainments has secured a contract to operate Blackpool Sandcastle, the UK's largest indoor waterpark.
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
Global entertainments and events firm IMG has signed a contract to operate the Chimney Lift
The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the
Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of
A £13m (US$16.8m, €15.1m) project to create a museum that celebrates Blackpool's role in the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sometimes public opinion, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit all align, and all three seem to
Germany's Circus Roncalli has replaced its live animals with holograms in an attempt to raise
Immotion VR has announced a new partnership with Ultrahaptics and Fallen Planet Studios (FPS) that
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
New immersive experiences and the return of some old favourites are among a programme of
Exhibition and gallery designer NorthernLight has redesigned the kids’ gallery for Ciência Viva – an
The Spa at Silver Legacy has opened in northern Nevada, US as part of The
Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) has released details of three new attractions planned for
The UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage is set to return later this
The latest addition to the Edition brand of luxury hotels, a partnership between Marriott International
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Edel Wigan, co-founder of aerial fitness operator Flying Fantastic, has revealed plans to take the
Cirque du Soleil, the world renowned acrobatic circus, is increasing its presence in the attractions
BRC Imagination Arts is undertaking the renovation of a museum dedicated to the life of
The developers of EuropaCity in Paris have provided a first glimpse at the eight key
One of the largest ongoing leisure developments on the planet, EuropaCity in Paris, will feature
Turner Broadcasting System, the media company behind Cartoon Network, has announced a new partnership with
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL) have been commissioned to design a sports and culture campus
Construction is underway on two new live music venues and a leisure-filled “urban gallery” in
Membership at The Gym Group has broken the 500,000 mark, according to the low-cost brand's
Work has been completed on the rebuilding of Battersea Power Station’s iconic chimneys; the architectural
Entertainment engineering collective Two Bit Circus have announced plans to build a portfolio of next-generation
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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