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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Family-owned Alpine resort Hotel Lürzerhof in Austria’s SalzburgerLand has revealed plans for a €10 million
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
The MSpa Oslo combines advanced technology, thoughtful design, and effortless installation — setting a new
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Hôtel Métropole Monte‐Carlo in Monaco has revealed its renovated Spa Métropole by Guerlain as part
A new clinic will open soon in Manchester UK offering science-backed health optimisation therapies, elite
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Minos Palace Resort in Crete, Greece, has revealed the scientific board members behind the development
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
FIBO 2025, which yesterday partnered with EuropeActive for the 12th European Health and Fitness Forum
Bobby Griffiths, GM of the UK Spa Association (UKSA), is urging spa and beauty industry
Kemitron has revamped its Technico Sauna Infutronic series to set new benchmarks in convenience, safety
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
PerformX Live set the new benchmark in fitness on the 18th & 19th March by
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Six Senses has announced plans to expand into the Americas and open Six Senses Botanique,
Meliá Hotels has opened Meliá Koh Samui, a beachfront resort and spa in Thailand, in
Plans have been announced for a zero-carbon resort destination to be built by the Red
The Rosewood Guangzhou has opened in the heart of Guangzhou's Tianhe District, complete with a
The Coca-Cola Arena – a 17,000-capacity sports venue designed by global architecture practice Populous –
Property developers AP Thailand (AP) and the Mitsubishi Estate have joined forces to build a
Work has begun on the long-anticipated HK$30bn (US$3.2bn, €3.4bn, £2.9bn) Kai Tak Sports Park in
McFit founder, Rainer Schaller, has announced a new brand for his sprawling fitness empire. In
Lifestyle company Equinox has announced that its first short-stay hospitality venture – the long-gestating Equinox
The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) have released images of their final schematic designs for
Asian real estate corporation New World Development has officially launched its “most ambitious” project to
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
The Global Wellness Summit has announced the theme of its 2018 conference: “Shaping the Business
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Architecture firm Melt Design Hub have created what they describe as a ‘third space between
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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
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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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 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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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new benchmark news

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Family-owned Alpine resort Hotel Lürzerhof in Austria’s SalzburgerLand has revealed plans for a €10 million
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
The MSpa Oslo combines advanced technology, thoughtful design, and effortless installation — setting a new
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Hôtel Métropole Monte‐Carlo in Monaco has revealed its renovated Spa Métropole by Guerlain as part
A new clinic will open soon in Manchester UK offering science-backed health optimisation therapies, elite
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Minos Palace Resort in Crete, Greece, has revealed the scientific board members behind the development
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
FIBO 2025, which yesterday partnered with EuropeActive for the 12th European Health and Fitness Forum
Bobby Griffiths, GM of the UK Spa Association (UKSA), is urging spa and beauty industry
Kemitron has revamped its Technico Sauna Infutronic series to set new benchmarks in convenience, safety
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
PerformX Live set the new benchmark in fitness on the 18th & 19th March by
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Six Senses has announced plans to expand into the Americas and open Six Senses Botanique,
Meliá Hotels has opened Meliá Koh Samui, a beachfront resort and spa in Thailand, in
Plans have been announced for a zero-carbon resort destination to be built by the Red
The Rosewood Guangzhou has opened in the heart of Guangzhou's Tianhe District, complete with a
The Coca-Cola Arena – a 17,000-capacity sports venue designed by global architecture practice Populous –
Property developers AP Thailand (AP) and the Mitsubishi Estate have joined forces to build a
Work has begun on the long-anticipated HK$30bn (US$3.2bn, €3.4bn, £2.9bn) Kai Tak Sports Park in
McFit founder, Rainer Schaller, has announced a new brand for his sprawling fitness empire. In
Lifestyle company Equinox has announced that its first short-stay hospitality venture – the long-gestating Equinox
The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) have released images of their final schematic designs for
Asian real estate corporation New World Development has officially launched its “most ambitious” project to
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
The Global Wellness Summit has announced the theme of its 2018 conference: “Shaping the Business
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Architecture firm Melt Design Hub have created what they describe as a ‘third space between
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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 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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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