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Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Marriott International is ushering in a new chapter for its wellness division with the appointment
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
Wellness business consultancy Under A Tree (UAT) has strengthened its team with the addition of
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Triotech has announced that its latest innovation, SuperBlaster, is ready to ship worldwide. This follows
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
The Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek resort in Antalya, Turkey, has launched the world’s first Rift
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
VRstudios and Creative Works have launched a new VR-based multiplayer attraction. Described as the world’s
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Sheri Morgan Muskin has been appointed general manager of wellness destination Miraval Austin in Texas,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Interview
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Marriott International is ushering in a new chapter for its wellness division with the appointment
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
Wellness business consultancy Under A Tree (UAT) has strengthened its team with the addition of
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Triotech has announced that its latest innovation, SuperBlaster, is ready to ship worldwide. This follows
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
Themed scent company AromaPrime has released its top 10 ‘weird and wacky’ smells over the
Immersive cinema specialist SimEx-Iwerks, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, has created its first
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
There is no place like IAAPA Expo, it’s the place to take in the most
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
The Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek resort in Antalya, Turkey, has launched the world’s first Rift
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
VRstudios and Creative Works have launched a new VR-based multiplayer attraction. Described as the world’s
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Sheri Morgan Muskin has been appointed general manager of wellness destination Miraval Austin in Texas,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has changed some of its messaging as
IAAPA is offering visitor attractions, museums and theme park industry professionals the opportunity to take
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Disney has released concept designs for its plans to transform the Spaceship Earth attraction at
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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: 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: 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: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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