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Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
After 16 years' industry experience, the UAE’s largest spa group, Sensasia, launched a consultancy branch
A new interactive gallery concept has opened in Mechelen, Belgium. Called Het Kunstuur (The Art
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UK technology company Scape Technologies has gathered street-level data for 100 cities around the world,
Animmersion, a UK-based 3D visualisation web and app development company, has announced plans to expand
UK VR agency Immotion has released details of its extended partnership with Merlin Entertainments. Following
Universal Studios has submitted a patent application in the US for a new system designed
An interactive museum dedicated to the art of spycraft, designed by the studio of David
A combination of virtual reality (VR) and treadmill exercise can lower the incidence of falls
The Montreal hotel suite where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their iconic Bed-In protest
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to introduce a high-adrenaline virtual reality (VR) experience to rollercoasters
Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel has opened its newest and largest suite, designed as
Tech startup Neurable has taken virtual reality to the next level, creating computer interfaces for
Derren Brown’s Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon at Thorpe Park, Surrey, UK, has recently
Three of AECOM’s leading engineers have told CLADglobal how they used advanced in digital technology
Tick Tock Unlock, which operates a number of immersive escape room facilities in the UK,
Digisoft.tv has struck a deal with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to launch its Virtual
Knott’s Berry farm will be the first major theme park in the world to introduce
Immersive production studio, NSC Creative has created We Are Stars, an immersive science documentary available
A study by Aalborg University in Denmark has shown that using virtual reality can help
Wellness in architecture was a key topic at the Global Wellness Summit in Austria last
UK-based dynamic ride maker Simworx worked with famed illusionist Derren Brown on a record-breaking new
An industry report on the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets predicts that
Chinese technology company Dexta Robotics has unveiled a new product that promises to revolutionise virtual
Several British athletes will be able to scope out international venues ahead of major competitions
Image solutions provider Picsolve has teamed up with Alton Towers to add an extra level
Oculus has teamed up with Oscar Award-winning visual effects specialists Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning
The potential of VR has won the attention of global studio NBBJ, who this week
Virtual reality will enjoy its first billion-dollar year in 2016, providing new opportunities to businesses
Six Flags has announced plans for Superman-themed virtual reality coaster experiences to debut at its
View-Master – a popular children's toy since the 1960s – could be the next big
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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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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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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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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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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Disney is developing an augmented reality (AR) ride which could offer riders 3D experiences without
After 16 years' industry experience, the UAE’s largest spa group, Sensasia, launched a consultancy branch
A new interactive gallery concept has opened in Mechelen, Belgium. Called Het Kunstuur (The Art
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UK technology company Scape Technologies has gathered street-level data for 100 cities around the world,
Animmersion, a UK-based 3D visualisation web and app development company, has announced plans to expand
UK VR agency Immotion has released details of its extended partnership with Merlin Entertainments. Following
Universal Studios has submitted a patent application in the US for a new system designed
An interactive museum dedicated to the art of spycraft, designed by the studio of David
A combination of virtual reality (VR) and treadmill exercise can lower the incidence of falls
The Montreal hotel suite where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their iconic Bed-In protest
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to introduce a high-adrenaline virtual reality (VR) experience to rollercoasters
Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel has opened its newest and largest suite, designed as
Tech startup Neurable has taken virtual reality to the next level, creating computer interfaces for
Derren Brown’s Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon at Thorpe Park, Surrey, UK, has recently
Three of AECOM’s leading engineers have told CLADglobal how they used advanced in digital technology
Tick Tock Unlock, which operates a number of immersive escape room facilities in the UK,
Digisoft.tv has struck a deal with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to launch its Virtual
Knott’s Berry farm will be the first major theme park in the world to introduce
Immersive production studio, NSC Creative has created We Are Stars, an immersive science documentary available
A study by Aalborg University in Denmark has shown that using virtual reality can help
Wellness in architecture was a key topic at the Global Wellness Summit in Austria last
UK-based dynamic ride maker Simworx worked with famed illusionist Derren Brown on a record-breaking new
An industry report on the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets predicts that
Chinese technology company Dexta Robotics has unveiled a new product that promises to revolutionise virtual
Several British athletes will be able to scope out international venues ahead of major competitions
Image solutions provider Picsolve has teamed up with Alton Towers to add an extra level
Oculus has teamed up with Oscar Award-winning visual effects specialists Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning
The potential of VR has won the attention of global studio NBBJ, who this week
Virtual reality will enjoy its first billion-dollar year in 2016, providing new opportunities to businesses
Six Flags has announced plans for Superman-themed virtual reality coaster experiences to debut at its
View-Master – a popular children's toy since the 1960s – could be the next big
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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