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Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
The iconic Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago is among the city's fitness facilities which have
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
In some of the latest wellness-focused webinars, speakers highlighted the value of looking to other
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
Due to the global pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on health and a
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Precor has developed a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members engaged
One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Google Arts & Culture has partnered with more than 500 cultural institutions to offer 'virtual
Life Fitness has launched a series of at-home on-demand workouts to keep users active in
With coronavirus forcing the closure of Britain's arts institutions, the BBC has offered a way
Life Fitness has launched a series at-home on-demand workouts to keep users active in the
The coronavirus is beginning to have real-term effects on the UK's leisure industry, as the
Gyms, health clubs, sports facilities and swimming pools across Italy have been forced to close
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has announced plans to build a new wildlife sanctuary to aid
Thorpe Park has teased further details about its Fright Night events for 2017, with a
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping were on-hand to mark a momentous
A pub in Kent is the first in the UK to be granted a licence
Sports Labs, Scotland’s only FIFA-accredited football turf test institute, has opened a new test laboratory
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
Prosecutors are investigating who is to blame after more than 10,000 fish have died while
A museum in Brazil has been donated 139 works of art all seized from individuals
Idaho Aquarium in the US has been sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiring to harvest,
A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new attraction at the Wildlife Conservation Society's
Georgia Aquarium's Dolphin Conservation Field Station (GAI-DCFS) has opened in Marineland in St. Augustine, Florida,
Eight Asian elephants have left Thailand, bound for two Australian zoos. The animals left Asia
Two Australian zoos run by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales (ZPB) have
Australia’s notoriously tough quarantine officials will issue on the spot fines to cruise ship passengers
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is the first scheduled airline to carry pets from the
The British Museum has been granted a three month extension to secure the purchase of
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Profile
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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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quarantine news

Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
The iconic Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago is among the city's fitness facilities which have
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
In some of the latest wellness-focused webinars, speakers highlighted the value of looking to other
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
Due to the global pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on health and a
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Precor has developed a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members engaged
One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Google Arts & Culture has partnered with more than 500 cultural institutions to offer 'virtual
Life Fitness has launched a series of at-home on-demand workouts to keep users active in
With coronavirus forcing the closure of Britain's arts institutions, the BBC has offered a way
Life Fitness has launched a series at-home on-demand workouts to keep users active in the
The coronavirus is beginning to have real-term effects on the UK's leisure industry, as the
Gyms, health clubs, sports facilities and swimming pools across Italy have been forced to close
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has announced plans to build a new wildlife sanctuary to aid
Thorpe Park has teased further details about its Fright Night events for 2017, with a
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping were on-hand to mark a momentous
A pub in Kent is the first in the UK to be granted a licence
Sports Labs, Scotland’s only FIFA-accredited football turf test institute, has opened a new test laboratory
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
Prosecutors are investigating who is to blame after more than 10,000 fish have died while
A museum in Brazil has been donated 139 works of art all seized from individuals
Idaho Aquarium in the US has been sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiring to harvest,
A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new attraction at the Wildlife Conservation Society's
Georgia Aquarium's Dolphin Conservation Field Station (GAI-DCFS) has opened in Marineland in St. Augustine, Florida,
Eight Asian elephants have left Thailand, bound for two Australian zoos. The animals left Asia
Two Australian zoos run by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales (ZPB) have
Australia’s notoriously tough quarantine officials will issue on the spot fines to cruise ship passengers
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is the first scheduled airline to carry pets from the
The British Museum has been granted a three month extension to secure the purchase of
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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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
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 press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Brand-new gym opens with a focus on wellness and recovery from injury
Wandle Recreation Centre has opened its brand-new gym and wellbeing suite, offering a state- of-the-art facility for the whole community with a particular focus on supporting people recovering from injury or managing long-term health conditions.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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