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David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
London-based family members’ club, Little Houses Group (LHG), is set to expand following new investment
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
Four Seasons, the renowned luxury hospitality and spa operator, has announced plans to take over
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Miami-based private investment company Yntegra Group to realise
David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,)
Premium health club operator, David Lloyd Clubs, has expanded its range of family activities after
Somerset County, New Jersey, is now home to a new 12,000sq ft nature-inspired spa, following
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Now in its third year, David Lloyd Leisure has taken its Blaze Community Games international,
Four-time Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE, and Olympic swimmer, Steve Parry MBE, have successfully completed
A brand new signature Mandarin Oriental spa is set to launch on Bali’s picturesque Bukit
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
One&Only Resorts has introduced a new three-storey spa on the picturesque Greek island of Kéa,
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
London-based family members’ club, Little Houses Group (LHG), is set to expand following new investment
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
Four Seasons, the renowned luxury hospitality and spa operator, has announced plans to take over
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Miami-based private investment company Yntegra Group to realise
David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,)
Premium health club operator, David Lloyd Clubs, has expanded its range of family activities after
Somerset County, New Jersey, is now home to a new 12,000sq ft nature-inspired spa, following
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Now in its third year, David Lloyd Leisure has taken its Blaze Community Games international,
Four-time Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE, and Olympic swimmer, Steve Parry MBE, have successfully completed
A brand new signature Mandarin Oriental spa is set to launch on Bali’s picturesque Bukit
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
One&Only Resorts has introduced a new three-storey spa on the picturesque Greek island of Kéa,
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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: 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.
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.
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Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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