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Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows on the Hawaiian island of Maui, US, has launched The
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Six Senses will operate one of two luxury hotels and a Six Senses Spa within
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
The redesigned National Gallery Sainsbury Wing has opened in London Designed by Selldorf Architects in
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Montcalm Mayfair, an Autograph Collection hotel, has opened its doors in London after a two-year
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has completed the 1,200sq m Jinji Lake Pavilion in Suzhou,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Art’otel, Radisson’s contemporary art-inspired lifestyle hotel brand, has strengthened its presence in London with a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Five-star Tuscan retreat Castelfalfi has celebrated the relaunch of its spa with a partnership with
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Modern wellness brand The Well has teamed up with Miami-based real estate developer Terra to
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Ambitious plans to create a US$4bn entertainment district in Anaheim, California, US, have been approved
Plans have been revealed for a 100-mile-long structure that is set to become the centrepiece
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is gearing up to open a brand new property in
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have been selected as the architect for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall
Global design practice Perkins & Will has unveiled plans for a net-zero operational carbon community
The first Ritz-Carlton location in Costa Rica will launch in 2024, situated within the 1,400-acre
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
A new creative hub in Doha looks to position itself as the new heart of
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Feedback
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Interview
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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Life Lessons
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Talking point
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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Strength
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: 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.
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.
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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Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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public space news

Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows on the Hawaiian island of Maui, US, has launched The
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Six Senses will operate one of two luxury hotels and a Six Senses Spa within
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
The redesigned National Gallery Sainsbury Wing has opened in London Designed by Selldorf Architects in
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Montcalm Mayfair, an Autograph Collection hotel, has opened its doors in London after a two-year
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has completed the 1,200sq m Jinji Lake Pavilion in Suzhou,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Art’otel, Radisson’s contemporary art-inspired lifestyle hotel brand, has strengthened its presence in London with a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Five-star Tuscan retreat Castelfalfi has celebrated the relaunch of its spa with a partnership with
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Modern wellness brand The Well has teamed up with Miami-based real estate developer Terra to
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK,
Ambitious plans to create a US$4bn entertainment district in Anaheim, California, US, have been approved
Plans have been revealed for a 100-mile-long structure that is set to become the centrepiece
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is gearing up to open a brand new property in
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have been selected as the architect for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall
Global design practice Perkins & Will has unveiled plans for a net-zero operational carbon community
The first Ritz-Carlton location in Costa Rica will launch in 2024, situated within the 1,400-acre
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
A new creative hub in Doha looks to position itself as the new heart of
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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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