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Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
Discovery Destinations, a leader in real-world entertainment, has announced a new strategic partnership with UK-based
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
Work has started on the Xinhu Hangzhou Prism, a polyhedral high-rise taking shape in Hangzhou,
More than 50 leading technology firms have teamed up as part of a £1bn (US$1.38bn,
US-based operator Omni Hotels and Resorts will invest US$150m (£114m, €129m) in the redevelopment of
US-based luxury resort operator Auberge Resorts has secured a deal to operate a small luxury
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has reopened the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
CultureGeek – a one-day conference looking at the digital transformation of the cultural sector –
Until recently, apart from being time consuming, measuring body composition has been inaccurate, inconsistent and
React Fitness has added Styku to their portfolio of technologically advanced products. Until recently, apart
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Image solutions provider Picsolve has teamed up with Alton Towers to add an extra level
The British Film Institute (BFI) has unveiled ambitious plans to build a new world-class International
As the virtual reality market continues to hot up, Facebook has hired a dedicated team
The development of the new Western Australian Museum building in Perth has reached a significant
Microsoft has made its Hololens developer kit available for pre-order at a price of US$3,000
British scientists have discovered how graphene – the nanometre-thin material with remarkable electrical conductivity and
A leading technology studio in London that specialises in emerging technology is changing the game
Dated museum policy is hampering use and development of new technologies, with some institutions simply
Innovators producing cutting-edge technologies for the museums sector have said that risks must be taken
Google has launched its own virtual reality computing division, appointing executive Clay Bavor to run
Attractions Management can exclusively reveal that Mack Rides and VR Coaster are working on at
Ontario’s Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa has unveiled plans for a CA$80m (US$60m,
Siggraph – the annual five-day conference on the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques
Canada’s Aviation and Space Museum is boldly going where no man has gone before to
The M by Montcalm hotel is set to launch in east London’s emerging technology district
The 2014 TrendsWatch report has highlighted a number of predicted museum trends for the coming
Image: HLF is to support standalone digital projects The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is to
Plans have been revealed for a new family history and genealogy visitor centre in Ebbw
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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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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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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Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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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.
Company profiles
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Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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emerging tech news

Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
Discovery Destinations, a leader in real-world entertainment, has announced a new strategic partnership with UK-based
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
Work has started on the Xinhu Hangzhou Prism, a polyhedral high-rise taking shape in Hangzhou,
More than 50 leading technology firms have teamed up as part of a £1bn (US$1.38bn,
US-based operator Omni Hotels and Resorts will invest US$150m (£114m, €129m) in the redevelopment of
US-based luxury resort operator Auberge Resorts has secured a deal to operate a small luxury
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has reopened the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
CultureGeek – a one-day conference looking at the digital transformation of the cultural sector –
Until recently, apart from being time consuming, measuring body composition has been inaccurate, inconsistent and
React Fitness has added Styku to their portfolio of technologically advanced products. Until recently, apart
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Image solutions provider Picsolve has teamed up with Alton Towers to add an extra level
The British Film Institute (BFI) has unveiled ambitious plans to build a new world-class International
As the virtual reality market continues to hot up, Facebook has hired a dedicated team
The development of the new Western Australian Museum building in Perth has reached a significant
Microsoft has made its Hololens developer kit available for pre-order at a price of US$3,000
British scientists have discovered how graphene – the nanometre-thin material with remarkable electrical conductivity and
A leading technology studio in London that specialises in emerging technology is changing the game
Dated museum policy is hampering use and development of new technologies, with some institutions simply
Innovators producing cutting-edge technologies for the museums sector have said that risks must be taken
Google has launched its own virtual reality computing division, appointing executive Clay Bavor to run
Attractions Management can exclusively reveal that Mack Rides and VR Coaster are working on at
Ontario’s Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa has unveiled plans for a CA$80m (US$60m,
Siggraph – the annual five-day conference on the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques
Canada’s Aviation and Space Museum is boldly going where no man has gone before to
The M by Montcalm hotel is set to launch in east London’s emerging technology district
The 2014 TrendsWatch report has highlighted a number of predicted museum trends for the coming
Image: HLF is to support standalone digital projects The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is to
Plans have been revealed for a new family history and genealogy visitor centre in Ebbw
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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