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OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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
Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has today announced plans for a CAN$350m (€236.3m, £201.8m, US$280.8m)
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
Little Island, an urban park built on stilts on the Hudson River in New York
Italian destination spa Preidlhof in South Tyrol is welcoming back guests with new retreats, signature
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
Global entertainments and events firm IMG has signed a contract to operate the Chimney Lift
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced a busy programme of
The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Profile
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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Editor's letter
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
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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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public spaces news

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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
Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has today announced plans for a CAN$350m (€236.3m, £201.8m, US$280.8m)
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
Little Island, an urban park built on stilts on the Hudson River in New York
Italian destination spa Preidlhof in South Tyrol is welcoming back guests with new retreats, signature
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
Global entertainments and events firm IMG has signed a contract to operate the Chimney Lift
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced a busy programme of
The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson 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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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