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The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection, will have a luxury spa and fitness centre when the
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Peloton has completed the merging of its commercial operations with Precor, the equipment brand it
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Spa management company, ISM Spa, is expanding its reach in the US, having recently opened
Gold's Gym completed 22 US franchise agreements and a total of 35 new openings worldwide
Snøhetta and Clark Nexsen have revealed their design for the new Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, with
An immersive jungle-themed experience including an escape from a T-Rex is among the activities planned
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Curio Collection by international hospitality group Hilton has opened a boutique hotel on the site
InterContinental Hotels Group will add three of its wellness-focussed Even Hotels in the US in
Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas, has named Branden Fein as the new director of
Mark Stebbings and Robert M Berrey, Jr have been appointed as general managers of Miraval
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
International spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is in the process of
US architecture firm Gensler has designed a stadium for Major League Soccer (MLS) hopeful North
A collection of 19 US aquariums have announced plans to phase out plastic use as
Between 300 and 350 homes are being built along the French Broad River near Asheville,
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Nearly US$2.5m (€2.3m, £2m) has been made available to science centres and museums across the
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
Skyterra, a vacation and weight loss wellness retreat, has been launched by a group of
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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
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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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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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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Insight
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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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HCM People

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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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: 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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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
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UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
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The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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north carolina news

The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection, will have a luxury spa and fitness centre when the
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Peloton has completed the merging of its commercial operations with Precor, the equipment brand it
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Spa management company, ISM Spa, is expanding its reach in the US, having recently opened
Gold's Gym completed 22 US franchise agreements and a total of 35 new openings worldwide
Snøhetta and Clark Nexsen have revealed their design for the new Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, with
An immersive jungle-themed experience including an escape from a T-Rex is among the activities planned
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Curio Collection by international hospitality group Hilton has opened a boutique hotel on the site
InterContinental Hotels Group will add three of its wellness-focussed Even Hotels in the US in
Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas, has named Branden Fein as the new director of
Mark Stebbings and Robert M Berrey, Jr have been appointed as general managers of Miraval
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
International spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is in the process of
US architecture firm Gensler has designed a stadium for Major League Soccer (MLS) hopeful North
A collection of 19 US aquariums have announced plans to phase out plastic use as
Between 300 and 350 homes are being built along the French Broad River near Asheville,
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Nearly US$2.5m (€2.3m, £2m) has been made available to science centres and museums across the
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
Skyterra, a vacation and weight loss wellness retreat, has been launched by a group of
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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