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A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Professional spa and skincare brand Wildsmith Skin is embracing a ‘no waste, no trace’ philosophy
Physical has launched its Performance Adjustable Bench as it continues to expand its Performance line
Spanish skincare brand Germaine de Capuccini has created a new vitamin C facial designed to
A swimming pool suspended 35m (115ft) above the ground and forming a bridge between two
The Middle East Architecture Network (MEAN*) have designed a pavilion for rest and gatherings in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Rocks Push (TRP), a sustainable swimwear brand based in Australia, has partnered with Drift
A team of researchers at the University of Maryland, College Park, have invented a special
Magic blankets and carpets are the stuff of legend, but a fabric recently developed by
Core Health & Fitness has launched the Star Trac FreeRunner, an innovative treadmill featuring patent-pending
Treadmills are the most used cardio equipment in the gym but have seen the least
Gym handle designers and manufacturers GRYPiT is expanding its range of cable equipment products with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US National Football League (NFL) franchise the Atlanta Falcons has released a new video showing
A team of engineers in Saudi Arabia has proposed how stadium seats in the near
Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta have today (1 March) been selected as the
UNStudio has designed the alpolic fair stand for Mitsubishi at BAU 2017. This marks the
The year ahead promises much excitement in the world of leisure architecture and design. New
2016 has been a breakthrough year for leisure architecture, with buildings celebrated by some of
The myriad of potential applications of a spray-on protective polymer have being showcased through an
Xeros has created the Xeros SM35 - a low water, 35lb (16kg) capacity washer for
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new material that can temporarily
UPDATE: Snøhetta's striking and hotly-anticipated new building for San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Beijing-based innovators MAD Architects have designed a flowing, translucent installation for the 2016 Milan Design
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and his studio BIG have been chosen to design the 2016
Dramatic drone footage of the ongoing construction of Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been released. The
The year ahead promises much excitement in the world of leisure architecture and design. New
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will officially open its Snøhetta-designed 235,000sq ft
Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has completed work on a new tennis clubhouse in Amsterdam which
Rigby Taylor has launched ‘HydroPro-2’, an advanced non-ionic reverse block polymer wetting agent for the
As part of plans to make its new stadium among the most eco-friendly in the
Spanish architecture studio SelgasCano’s colourful Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens is to open this
A new approach to 3D printing promises to deliver commercial quality manufactured parts at a
Described as a “phenomenal evolution” in polish, the latest product from Jessica Cosmetics aims to
American football side the Atlanta Falcons has released a fly-through video of its new US$1.4bn
Civil engineering and construction company Smith Construction has set up a new division focused solely
Spa fragrance supplier Camylle Laboratories has developed a new perfumed pebble stones concept, Les Galets
Before creating the RumbleRoller, years of study of other foam rollers took place. Many different
TigerTurf’s Soccer Real 60XQ surface has been used to cover six pitches at the new
Waxperts has created a professional product range consisting of hot wax, strip wax, cleanser, pre
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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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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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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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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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
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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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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

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
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
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polymer news

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Professional spa and skincare brand Wildsmith Skin is embracing a ‘no waste, no trace’ philosophy
Physical has launched its Performance Adjustable Bench as it continues to expand its Performance line
Spanish skincare brand Germaine de Capuccini has created a new vitamin C facial designed to
A swimming pool suspended 35m (115ft) above the ground and forming a bridge between two
The Middle East Architecture Network (MEAN*) have designed a pavilion for rest and gatherings in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Rocks Push (TRP), a sustainable swimwear brand based in Australia, has partnered with Drift
A team of researchers at the University of Maryland, College Park, have invented a special
Magic blankets and carpets are the stuff of legend, but a fabric recently developed by
Core Health & Fitness has launched the Star Trac FreeRunner, an innovative treadmill featuring patent-pending
Treadmills are the most used cardio equipment in the gym but have seen the least
Gym handle designers and manufacturers GRYPiT is expanding its range of cable equipment products with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US National Football League (NFL) franchise the Atlanta Falcons has released a new video showing
A team of engineers in Saudi Arabia has proposed how stadium seats in the near
Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta have today (1 March) been selected as the
UNStudio has designed the alpolic fair stand for Mitsubishi at BAU 2017. This marks the
The year ahead promises much excitement in the world of leisure architecture and design. New
2016 has been a breakthrough year for leisure architecture, with buildings celebrated by some of
The myriad of potential applications of a spray-on protective polymer have being showcased through an
Xeros has created the Xeros SM35 - a low water, 35lb (16kg) capacity washer for
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new material that can temporarily
UPDATE: Snøhetta's striking and hotly-anticipated new building for San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Beijing-based innovators MAD Architects have designed a flowing, translucent installation for the 2016 Milan Design
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and his studio BIG have been chosen to design the 2016
Dramatic drone footage of the ongoing construction of Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been released. The
The year ahead promises much excitement in the world of leisure architecture and design. New
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will officially open its Snøhetta-designed 235,000sq ft
Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has completed work on a new tennis clubhouse in Amsterdam which
Rigby Taylor has launched ‘HydroPro-2’, an advanced non-ionic reverse block polymer wetting agent for the
As part of plans to make its new stadium among the most eco-friendly in the
Spanish architecture studio SelgasCano’s colourful Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens is to open this
A new approach to 3D printing promises to deliver commercial quality manufactured parts at a
Described as a “phenomenal evolution” in polish, the latest product from Jessica Cosmetics aims to
American football side the Atlanta Falcons has released a fly-through video of its new US$1.4bn
Civil engineering and construction company Smith Construction has set up a new division focused solely
Spa fragrance supplier Camylle Laboratories has developed a new perfumed pebble stones concept, Les Galets
Before creating the RumbleRoller, years of study of other foam rollers took place. Many different
TigerTurf’s Soccer Real 60XQ surface has been used to cover six pitches at the new
Waxperts has created a professional product range consisting of hot wax, strip wax, cleanser, pre
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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

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
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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