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parks news

Australian waterpark acquisition creates new leisure attractions group

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Toverland unveils €98m expansion plan as park prepares to launch resort development
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
UK government cuts VAT on attractions to boost summer visitor economy

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust wins tender with strong wellness, health and fitness bid
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Gensler’s Ian Mulcahey shares details of Baghdad Sustainable Forest Masterplan
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Hoshino Resorts’ CEO Yoshiharu Hoshino plans to develop onsen ryokan globally
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Viceroy Bocas del Toro in Panama to launch with rainforest spa
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
'A child’s postcode can be a stronger predictor of their health than their genetic code' Sport England has a plan to fix this
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
PROMOTION
AStation: Leading the ‘Attractions Revolution’
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
PROMOTION
Efteling and Vekoma present ‘seat-on-wheels’ concept for wheelchair-accessible attractions
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
We Work Well team gearing up for W3Fit EMEA
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
New flying theatre experience gives unique views of Niagara Falls
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
New design details revealed about Disneyland Abu Dhabi
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
PROMOTION
Red Raion: a decade of immersive storytelling
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
PROMOTION
Fitness in the Longevity Age
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Equinox Hotels heads to Nashville as it drives to roll out its fitness, spa and lifestyle hotels
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
Aldar unveils a masterplan for the world’s first residential wellness island in Abu Dhabi
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
DCMS secures £8.2bn in UK Spending Review
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
W3Spa EMEA sparks successful connections for spa and wellness professionals in Malta
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
'BIG U' East Side Coastal Resiliency project opens in New York City
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
BH Live takes movement to the people with inclusive park activity sessions
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Analysts speculate that the DCMS could be dismantled
Commentators are speculating that the Labour government is considering disbanding the Department of Culture, Media
Disney will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
DC Comics' hero, The Flash, inspires eponymous boomerang coaster at Six Flags
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, US, is gearing up to launch
Canada cracks top ten for world’s fastest-growing wellness economies, reveals GWI
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Laszlo Puczko sparks industry dialogue on men’s evolving role in wellness
Laszlo Puczko, CEO of Health Tourism Worldwide (HTTWLife), has initiated a new conversation about the
Inequalities are a ticking timebomb says Sport England as investment for 53 deprived areas is announced
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Spas of America crowns Top 100 Spas of 2024 – Spa at Séc-he leads rankings for second year running
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
Six Senses London to debut in summer 2025 with flagship members’ club and London underground-inspired spa
Six Senses, the renowned luxury and lifestyle brand within IHG's portfolio, has confirmed the eagerly
PureGym celebrates 400th opening – turbocharges rollouts with 12 new UK openings in two weeks
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Fiona Eastwood steps up to interim CEO of Merlin Entertainments
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
P&P Projects launches new brand and show model
P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
Universal reveals details of year-round Las Vegas horror experience
Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has announced that its first year-round horror experience will open
OBITUARY. Jonathan Ives: witty, engaging with an “utter disregard for the establishment”
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Ponds Forge, English Institute of Sport and more to be managed by Everyone Active following Sheffield contract win
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Futuroscope's immersive Aquascope waterpark is part of €304 million investment
French theme park Futuroscope has opened its new 6,000sq m waterpark, featuring unique immersive aquatic
Therme Group works on model to reduce tourism industry emissions
Therme Group, a global leader in tourism and urban wellbeing, has collaborated with researchers at
Sector joins forces to call for an Active Wellbeing Service
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Edinburgh Leisure launches Nordic walking as part of its active ageing programme
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Orbit4 – Competitive advantage

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
Sponsored

Technogym – Salus House

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight

Value and identity

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
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

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
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

State of being

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
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Show preview

Elevate 2026

Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Leisure Energy: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
More
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates

parks news

Australian waterpark acquisition creates new leisure attractions group

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Toverland unveils €98m expansion plan as park prepares to launch resort development
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
UK government cuts VAT on attractions to boost summer visitor economy

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust wins tender with strong wellness, health and fitness bid
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Gensler’s Ian Mulcahey shares details of Baghdad Sustainable Forest Masterplan
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Hoshino Resorts’ CEO Yoshiharu Hoshino plans to develop onsen ryokan globally
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Viceroy Bocas del Toro in Panama to launch with rainforest spa
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
'A child’s postcode can be a stronger predictor of their health than their genetic code' Sport England has a plan to fix this
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
PROMOTION
AStation: Leading the ‘Attractions Revolution’
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
PROMOTION
Efteling and Vekoma present ‘seat-on-wheels’ concept for wheelchair-accessible attractions
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
We Work Well team gearing up for W3Fit EMEA
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
New flying theatre experience gives unique views of Niagara Falls
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
New design details revealed about Disneyland Abu Dhabi
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
PROMOTION
Red Raion: a decade of immersive storytelling
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
PROMOTION
Fitness in the Longevity Age
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Equinox Hotels heads to Nashville as it drives to roll out its fitness, spa and lifestyle hotels
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
Aldar unveils a masterplan for the world’s first residential wellness island in Abu Dhabi
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
DCMS secures £8.2bn in UK Spending Review
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
W3Spa EMEA sparks successful connections for spa and wellness professionals in Malta
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
'BIG U' East Side Coastal Resiliency project opens in New York City
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
BH Live takes movement to the people with inclusive park activity sessions
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Analysts speculate that the DCMS could be dismantled
Commentators are speculating that the Labour government is considering disbanding the Department of Culture, Media
Disney will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
DC Comics' hero, The Flash, inspires eponymous boomerang coaster at Six Flags
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, US, is gearing up to launch
Canada cracks top ten for world’s fastest-growing wellness economies, reveals GWI
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Laszlo Puczko sparks industry dialogue on men’s evolving role in wellness
Laszlo Puczko, CEO of Health Tourism Worldwide (HTTWLife), has initiated a new conversation about the
Inequalities are a ticking timebomb says Sport England as investment for 53 deprived areas is announced
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Spas of America crowns Top 100 Spas of 2024 – Spa at Séc-he leads rankings for second year running
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
Six Senses London to debut in summer 2025 with flagship members’ club and London underground-inspired spa
Six Senses, the renowned luxury and lifestyle brand within IHG's portfolio, has confirmed the eagerly
PureGym celebrates 400th opening – turbocharges rollouts with 12 new UK openings in two weeks
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Fiona Eastwood steps up to interim CEO of Merlin Entertainments
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
P&P Projects launches new brand and show model
P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
Universal reveals details of year-round Las Vegas horror experience
Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has announced that its first year-round horror experience will open
OBITUARY. Jonathan Ives: witty, engaging with an “utter disregard for the establishment”
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Ponds Forge, English Institute of Sport and more to be managed by Everyone Active following Sheffield contract win
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Futuroscope's immersive Aquascope waterpark is part of €304 million investment
French theme park Futuroscope has opened its new 6,000sq m waterpark, featuring unique immersive aquatic
Therme Group works on model to reduce tourism industry emissions
Therme Group, a global leader in tourism and urban wellbeing, has collaborated with researchers at
Sector joins forces to call for an Active Wellbeing Service
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Edinburgh Leisure launches Nordic walking as part of its active ageing programme
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
Next Last
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

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Orbit4 – Competitive advantage

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
Sponsored

Technogym – Salus House

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

State of being

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
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Show preview

Elevate 2026

Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Leisure Energy: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
More
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
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