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outdoor recreation news

The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
Since being established in 2003, COOKFOX Architects have gained a reputation for being proponents of
BuroHappold will transform New York State's Erie Canal as part of a $300m (€269m, £231m)
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Architects Wilkinson Eyre are to create a new visitor attraction in the form of a
International wellness consultancy, development and management firm GOCO Hospitality is working on a wellness resort
A new health club and sports complex will launch as part of the Alderley Park
New York State governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the first phase of a landmark
Proposals for an open water surf sports lagoon at Sydney Olympic Park have been given
A world-first Dr. Seuss waterpark will debut onboard cruise line operator Carnival’s newest vessel in
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Polin Waterparks has partnered with leisure park and outdoor recreation design firm, Edsun Loisirs to
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
Government departments should turn to sport and outdoor recreation as cost effective solutions in combating
Set to open in March 2017, The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah is a luxury
Campsite Le Chateau Vieux in Saint Hilaire de Riez, France has introduced two new combination
The first government review on sport strategy in a decade included a number of initiatives
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The number of people taking part in open water swimming in the UK has increased
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
The newly opened Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, US, has completed
Indian luxury hotel group ITC Hotels will launch its first five-star leisure retreat in Manesar
James Bond is being credited with helping to significantly boost visitor numbers to one of
Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spa has announced four new spas and eight new development
The first images and design plans of the new Wolverhampton Youth Zone facility for young
A global summit evaluating the value of the outdoors to society will be held in
A public consultation is underway about proposals to develop new leisure and seafront attraction facilities
Image: Spelman said English forests won't be sold Environment secretary Caroline Spelman has announced that
A new partnership between the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) and supermarket chain Asda has been
Residents, councils and political figures have joined forces as part of a new "alliance" that
HRH Prince William has launched a new campaign designed to protect 2,012 playing fields across
Nine schemes designed to improve community spaces across the UK are set to receive a
British Waterways Scotland (BWS) has confirmed that a scheme to create a new canal canoe
Construction work is underway on a new community sports pavilion at the King George V
Natural England has hailed its £25m Access to Nature scheme a success after being inundated
Natural England has revealed that more than £1.7m has been awarded to projects since the
The Scottish Agricultural College has submitted an outline planning application for a £150m transformation of
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has appointed Peter King as its new chief
Go Ape High Wire Forest Adventure plans to open a new site at Haldon Forest
Carmarthenshire County Council is spearheading a campaign to encourage local private, public and voluntary organisations
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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outdoor recreation news

The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
Since being established in 2003, COOKFOX Architects have gained a reputation for being proponents of
BuroHappold will transform New York State's Erie Canal as part of a $300m (€269m, £231m)
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Architects Wilkinson Eyre are to create a new visitor attraction in the form of a
International wellness consultancy, development and management firm GOCO Hospitality is working on a wellness resort
A new health club and sports complex will launch as part of the Alderley Park
New York State governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the first phase of a landmark
Proposals for an open water surf sports lagoon at Sydney Olympic Park have been given
A world-first Dr. Seuss waterpark will debut onboard cruise line operator Carnival’s newest vessel in
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Polin Waterparks has partnered with leisure park and outdoor recreation design firm, Edsun Loisirs to
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
Government departments should turn to sport and outdoor recreation as cost effective solutions in combating
Set to open in March 2017, The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah is a luxury
Campsite Le Chateau Vieux in Saint Hilaire de Riez, France has introduced two new combination
The first government review on sport strategy in a decade included a number of initiatives
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The number of people taking part in open water swimming in the UK has increased
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
The newly opened Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, US, has completed
Indian luxury hotel group ITC Hotels will launch its first five-star leisure retreat in Manesar
James Bond is being credited with helping to significantly boost visitor numbers to one of
Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spa has announced four new spas and eight new development
The first images and design plans of the new Wolverhampton Youth Zone facility for young
A global summit evaluating the value of the outdoors to society will be held in
A public consultation is underway about proposals to develop new leisure and seafront attraction facilities
Image: Spelman said English forests won't be sold Environment secretary Caroline Spelman has announced that
A new partnership between the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) and supermarket chain Asda has been
Residents, councils and political figures have joined forces as part of a new "alliance" that
HRH Prince William has launched a new campaign designed to protect 2,012 playing fields across
Nine schemes designed to improve community spaces across the UK are set to receive a
British Waterways Scotland (BWS) has confirmed that a scheme to create a new canal canoe
Construction work is underway on a new community sports pavilion at the King George V
Natural England has hailed its £25m Access to Nature scheme a success after being inundated
Natural England has revealed that more than £1.7m has been awarded to projects since the
The Scottish Agricultural College has submitted an outline planning application for a £150m transformation of
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has appointed Peter King as its new chief
Go Ape High Wire Forest Adventure plans to open a new site at Haldon Forest
Carmarthenshire County Council is spearheading a campaign to encourage local private, public and voluntary organisations
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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