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Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
Trib3 will open a studio in Ealing, West London in March, marking the boutique brand's
Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives has unveiled a "world-first" dining experience, which will take
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a new partnership with established US Californian health, wellness and
A group of Dutch engineers have presented a new attractions concept that combines a flying
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Visitor attractions designer Extreme Engineering has secured a US patent for a coaster design which
Merlin Entertainments has revealed the first images of the new multi-million-pound Lego Mythica: World of
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
The team at Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, are happy to
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
ISPA has kicked off its Town Hall Meeting series to share learnings from industry leaders
Comedian Rosie Jones found that just one of the three gyms she tried to train
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired Country Club Geneva, a premium wellness facility on the
ARM Architecture have begun work on a AU$150m (US$101m, €91m, £77m), two-year renovation of the
Disney's new Spider-Man attraction, coming to Disney's California Adventure later this year, will feature a
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has chosen a team led by Axiom Space
Chessington World of Adventures, the Merlin Entertainments theme park in Surrey, England is to open
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
Work has begun on a new James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) -designed park being built
S&S Worldwide, an American roller coaster manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new roller
Airport hotel chain Aerotel has opened the first and only hotel inside Heathrow Airport's Terminal
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have placed a "secret gift"
Simworx, a UK-based developer of dynamic media-based attractions, is set to launch two new products,
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Triotech will celebrate
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Simworx – a
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with wellness brand COMO Shambhala to launch a menu of
Australia's biggest theme park, Dreamworld, has launched the first phase of a planned AUS$70m (US$47.2m,
Skycoaster, a division of Ride Entertainment, has installed its innovative Sky Sled ride at four
Merlin has revealed plans for the largest new addition at its Legoland California resort since
Two people have been killed and 15 seriously injured in India, following an accident at
Six Senses Spa Ninh Van Bay has unveiled a brand new look following a recent
One person has died in Uzbekistan, following an accident at the Istiklol theme park in
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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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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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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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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Opinion
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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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
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MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
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GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
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flying news

Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Bridgestone, the global tyre manufacturer, has developed a wellness concept with beds using soft, artificial
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Kings Island theme park in Ohio, US, is adding a new area, called Adventure Port,
Trib3 will open a studio in Ealing, West London in March, marking the boutique brand's
Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives has unveiled a "world-first" dining experience, which will take
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a new partnership with established US Californian health, wellness and
A group of Dutch engineers have presented a new attractions concept that combines a flying
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Visitor attractions designer Extreme Engineering has secured a US patent for a coaster design which
Merlin Entertainments has revealed the first images of the new multi-million-pound Lego Mythica: World of
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
The team at Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, are happy to
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
ISPA has kicked off its Town Hall Meeting series to share learnings from industry leaders
Comedian Rosie Jones found that just one of the three gyms she tried to train
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired Country Club Geneva, a premium wellness facility on the
ARM Architecture have begun work on a AU$150m (US$101m, €91m, £77m), two-year renovation of the
Disney's new Spider-Man attraction, coming to Disney's California Adventure later this year, will feature a
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has chosen a team led by Axiom Space
Chessington World of Adventures, the Merlin Entertainments theme park in Surrey, England is to open
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
Work has begun on a new James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) -designed park being built
S&S Worldwide, an American roller coaster manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new roller
Airport hotel chain Aerotel has opened the first and only hotel inside Heathrow Airport's Terminal
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have placed a "secret gift"
Simworx, a UK-based developer of dynamic media-based attractions, is set to launch two new products,
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Triotech will celebrate
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Simworx – a
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with wellness brand COMO Shambhala to launch a menu of
Australia's biggest theme park, Dreamworld, has launched the first phase of a planned AUS$70m (US$47.2m,
Skycoaster, a division of Ride Entertainment, has installed its innovative Sky Sled ride at four
Merlin has revealed plans for the largest new addition at its Legoland California resort since
Two people have been killed and 15 seriously injured in India, following an accident at
Six Senses Spa Ninh Van Bay has unveiled a brand new look following a recent
One person has died in Uzbekistan, following an accident at the Istiklol theme park in
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HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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