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Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
A £14 million redevelopment of the iconic Doncaster Dome, one of the youngest listed buildings
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
A new five-star wellness-focused hotel is taking shape in Rabat, Malta, set to become the
After four launches last year, Third Space is keeping up the pace of expansion with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Market research outfit, Leisure DB, is launching a monthly ‘market tracker’ for the UK’s health
National Museums Liverpool has received planning approval to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Five-star Scottish countryside retreat Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Bishopton has lifted
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital
A new gym, named after one of Britain's most famous sporting heroes, has opened at
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Opinion
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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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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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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redevelopment news

Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
A £14 million redevelopment of the iconic Doncaster Dome, one of the youngest listed buildings
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
A new five-star wellness-focused hotel is taking shape in Rabat, Malta, set to become the
After four launches last year, Third Space is keeping up the pace of expansion with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Market research outfit, Leisure DB, is launching a monthly ‘market tracker’ for the UK’s health
National Museums Liverpool has received planning approval to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Five-star Scottish countryside retreat Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Bishopton has lifted
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
The healing power of water has inspired the concept behind a large new spa in
Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital
A new gym, named after one of Britain's most famous sporting heroes, has opened at
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure’s aquatics Approved Training Centre achieves Direct Claims Status
Serco Leisure has announced that its Approved Training Centre (ATC) has achieved Direct Claims Status (DCS), enabling the organisation to assess learners and issue certificates directly without the need for external assessors.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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