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Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Strategic advisor, Andy Reed, founder of SajeImpact, has called for a fresh approach to physical
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Willen Lake is Milton Keynes’ most popular park and is home to a host of
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
International architecture practice 10 Design has revealed its design concepts for an ambitious redevelopment of
In a major headline figure for operators, nearly 90 per cent of consumers say they
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
MVRDV is one of two finalists in a competition to design the Shimao ShenKong International
A newly opened park in downtown Dallas has been designed by SWA to be welcoming
MVRDV have unveiled the design for a new venue at the Jaarbeurs exhibition, event and
HOK and ERRE have designed a €220m (US$243m, £188m) arena for Valencia that will be
Copenhagen-based studio Effekt has used the need for a climate adaptation plan by a town
Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) has collaborated with agricultural collective Cityplot to design a lifelong
Danish architecture studio Cobe has designed an undulating public square in Copenhagen that provides bicycle
A new carbon neutral and nature-based neighbourhood designed by SLA and Biecher Architectes is to
Construction work has begun on a 78-acre district park in Winchburgh, a major placemaking project
American design firms HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects have unveiled their design plan for the
Water Street Tampa – a 56-acre community currently taking shape in Tampa, Florida – has
Italian research and design bureau Carlo Ratti Associati have unveiled the first images of VITAE
The construction of the world’s largest city park – large enough to hold a top
Disney has announced details of its plan to transform the Epcot theme park at Walt
British architecture firm Foster + Partners have unveiled plans to design Mullin Automotive Park in
Interdisciplinary architecture firm Sasaki Associates have released images of their proposal to change the face
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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green spaces news

Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Strategic advisor, Andy Reed, founder of SajeImpact, has called for a fresh approach to physical
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Willen Lake is Milton Keynes’ most popular park and is home to a host of
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
International architecture practice 10 Design has revealed its design concepts for an ambitious redevelopment of
In a major headline figure for operators, nearly 90 per cent of consumers say they
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
MVRDV is one of two finalists in a competition to design the Shimao ShenKong International
A newly opened park in downtown Dallas has been designed by SWA to be welcoming
MVRDV have unveiled the design for a new venue at the Jaarbeurs exhibition, event and
HOK and ERRE have designed a €220m (US$243m, £188m) arena for Valencia that will be
Copenhagen-based studio Effekt has used the need for a climate adaptation plan by a town
Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) has collaborated with agricultural collective Cityplot to design a lifelong
Danish architecture studio Cobe has designed an undulating public square in Copenhagen that provides bicycle
A new carbon neutral and nature-based neighbourhood designed by SLA and Biecher Architectes is to
Construction work has begun on a 78-acre district park in Winchburgh, a major placemaking project
American design firms HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects have unveiled their design plan for the
Water Street Tampa – a 56-acre community currently taking shape in Tampa, Florida – has
Italian research and design bureau Carlo Ratti Associati have unveiled the first images of VITAE
The construction of the world’s largest city park – large enough to hold a top
Disney has announced details of its plan to transform the Epcot theme park at Walt
British architecture firm Foster + Partners have unveiled plans to design Mullin Automotive Park in
Interdisciplinary architecture firm Sasaki Associates have released images of their proposal to change the face
Feeling unwell? A cure might be closer than you think. Doctors in the UK now
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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