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Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Skånes Djurpark zoo in southern Sweden is launching a glamping experience for guests this year.
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Stretchmarks Asia have designed a new activity park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that is aimed
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
Ninja Nation, the US-based operator of obstacle course gyms, is looking to take the concept
Destination spa brand Canyon Ranch has opened reservations for stays beginning on 1 November for
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Having opened the indoor part of its new Soundwaves Water Experience in December 2018, Gaylord
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Royal Caribbean International – the cruise line brand founded in Norway – has opened its
Danish architects Effekt and global engineering consultancy Arup Associates have completed a tornado-shaped observation tower
Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark – a new luxury family resort in the Catskills, outside
Wellness destination Canyon Ranch has announced plans for new branded Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreats, with
Spartan, the obstacle course and endurance brand, has launched into the corporate wellness market with
A US$90m (€79m, £70.4m) waterpark development has opened its doors to the public, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Royal Caribbean International – the cruise line brand founded in Norway – has unveiled the
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
ukactive is backing NHS proposals to create 10 “Healthy New Towns” that place physical activity
David Lloyd Clubs is partnering with obstacle course race Spartan for the second year running
Explorer Bear Grylls will be launching his indoor fitness programme in London at trampoline park
London’s first permanent ‘ninja run’ obstacle course has been established in a new leisure centre
Trampoline chain Oxygen Freejumping and intrepid explorer Bear Grylls have teamed up to launch a
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced a new exclusive partnership with Reebok Spartan Race UK
The family team behind independent health club chain truGym are expanding the business into the
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced an innovative new partnership with Blacks Outdoor Retail to
Trampolining company Oxygen Freejumping has announced that its second venue will open at a retail
Australia’s first pop-up waterpark is set to make a splash in Perth, when Xscape at
The newly opened Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, US, has completed
Following a US$25m (€21.5m, £16.4m) renovation of its aquarium earlier this year, Toledo Zoo has
Visitor attraction operator and developer Paragon Entertainment has announced that its licensing division has secured
Oxygen Freejumping, a new venture helmed by David Stalker and Fred Turok, has sprung open
Film star and parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan is teaming up with David Stalker’s new trampolining
The events are often pitched as the ultimate challenge, but participants in a recent French
The Hotel Komune in Keramas Bali, which was originally established as an exclusive surf resort
Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub
Pure Gym has become the latest major gym chain to capitalise on the UK’s insatiable
Surf Snowdonia, a massive surf facility in north Wales, UK, has announced an opening date
12,300
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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obstacle course news

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Skånes Djurpark zoo in southern Sweden is launching a glamping experience for guests this year.
The Nickelodeon Playtime family attraction in Shenzhen, China is gearing up for its launch in
Stretchmarks Asia have designed a new activity park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that is aimed
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
Nine themed settings and 25 unique water attractions, including 17 slides, are spread across a
Ninja Nation, the US-based operator of obstacle course gyms, is looking to take the concept
Destination spa brand Canyon Ranch has opened reservations for stays beginning on 1 November for
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Having opened the indoor part of its new Soundwaves Water Experience in December 2018, Gaylord
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Royal Caribbean International – the cruise line brand founded in Norway – has opened its
Danish architects Effekt and global engineering consultancy Arup Associates have completed a tornado-shaped observation tower
Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark – a new luxury family resort in the Catskills, outside
Wellness destination Canyon Ranch has announced plans for new branded Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreats, with
Spartan, the obstacle course and endurance brand, has launched into the corporate wellness market with
A US$90m (€79m, £70.4m) waterpark development has opened its doors to the public, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Royal Caribbean International – the cruise line brand founded in Norway – has unveiled the
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
ukactive is backing NHS proposals to create 10 “Healthy New Towns” that place physical activity
David Lloyd Clubs is partnering with obstacle course race Spartan for the second year running
Explorer Bear Grylls will be launching his indoor fitness programme in London at trampoline park
London’s first permanent ‘ninja run’ obstacle course has been established in a new leisure centre
Trampoline chain Oxygen Freejumping and intrepid explorer Bear Grylls have teamed up to launch a
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced a new exclusive partnership with Reebok Spartan Race UK
The family team behind independent health club chain truGym are expanding the business into the
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced an innovative new partnership with Blacks Outdoor Retail to
Trampolining company Oxygen Freejumping has announced that its second venue will open at a retail
Australia’s first pop-up waterpark is set to make a splash in Perth, when Xscape at
The newly opened Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, US, has completed
Following a US$25m (€21.5m, £16.4m) renovation of its aquarium earlier this year, Toledo Zoo has
Visitor attraction operator and developer Paragon Entertainment has announced that its licensing division has secured
Oxygen Freejumping, a new venture helmed by David Stalker and Fred Turok, has sprung open
Film star and parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan is teaming up with David Stalker’s new trampolining
The events are often pitched as the ultimate challenge, but participants in a recent French
The Hotel Komune in Keramas Bali, which was originally established as an exclusive surf resort
Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub
Pure Gym has become the latest major gym chain to capitalise on the UK’s insatiable
Surf Snowdonia, a massive surf facility in north Wales, UK, has announced an opening date
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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
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
Diary dates
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