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The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Boutique Sri Lankan hotel group Uga has launched Uga Prāva in the coastal town of
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, is set to be the first surf
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
The Maldives’ first-ever TEDx talk, themed around the Slow Life, is set to take place
Australian surf park operator URBNSurf and wave generating specialist Wavegarden are among the winners of
Fairmont’s second Moroccan outpost has opened in the bay of Taghazout, renowned for its golden
Plans to build Germany's first inland surf park have been approved by the Hallbergmoos municipality
Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 15-acre inland surf park in Coleshill, less than
An expansion of the Oasis Springs water world at Australia’s Gumbuya World theme park will
Breakdancing is among four new sports being proposed for inclusion at the Paris 2024 Olympic
An artificial surfing lagoon to be built as part of South Korea’s new Turtle Island
First images of the new Eden Project North are released, Blackpool transforms it's Golden Mile,
Victus Soul makes entrance into thriving boutique fitness market, London to become first capital city
Surfing, skateboarding and climbing are among the 14 sports to have have received investment from
A US$90m (€79m, £70.4m) waterpark development has opened its doors to the public, with the
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) and inland surfing company The Wave have unveiled plans
Without question, Oceania – with its azure seas and sparkling beaches – is one of
The first phase of a US$90m (€77.2m, £68.6m) indoor/outdoor waterpark is set to open at
Costa Rican architects Studio Saxe have completed a hotel that steps down a steep coastal
Construction work will finally begin on The Wave Bristol project, after the team behind the
W Hotels has announced the next iteration of the brand’s take on fitness and wellness
Work is set to begin on Australia's first surf park, after Urbnsurf – the company
JW Marriott has announced a new location in the Maldives, due to open in November
Proposals for an open water surf sports lagoon at Sydney Olympic Park have been given
As a new year approaches, the editors of Spa Opportunities bring you a list of
An eco-friendly resort set on the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes will open
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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
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
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
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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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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surfing news

The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Boutique Sri Lankan hotel group Uga has launched Uga Prāva in the coastal town of
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, is set to be the first surf
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early
The Maldives’ first-ever TEDx talk, themed around the Slow Life, is set to take place
Australian surf park operator URBNSurf and wave generating specialist Wavegarden are among the winners of
Fairmont’s second Moroccan outpost has opened in the bay of Taghazout, renowned for its golden
Plans to build Germany's first inland surf park have been approved by the Hallbergmoos municipality
Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 15-acre inland surf park in Coleshill, less than
An expansion of the Oasis Springs water world at Australia’s Gumbuya World theme park will
Breakdancing is among four new sports being proposed for inclusion at the Paris 2024 Olympic
An artificial surfing lagoon to be built as part of South Korea’s new Turtle Island
First images of the new Eden Project North are released, Blackpool transforms it's Golden Mile,
Victus Soul makes entrance into thriving boutique fitness market, London to become first capital city
Surfing, skateboarding and climbing are among the 14 sports to have have received investment from
A US$90m (€79m, £70.4m) waterpark development has opened its doors to the public, with the
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) and inland surfing company The Wave have unveiled plans
Without question, Oceania – with its azure seas and sparkling beaches – is one of
The first phase of a US$90m (€77.2m, £68.6m) indoor/outdoor waterpark is set to open at
Costa Rican architects Studio Saxe have completed a hotel that steps down a steep coastal
Construction work will finally begin on The Wave Bristol project, after the team behind the
W Hotels has announced the next iteration of the brand’s take on fitness and wellness
Work is set to begin on Australia's first surf park, after Urbnsurf – the company
JW Marriott has announced a new location in the Maldives, due to open in November
Proposals for an open water surf sports lagoon at Sydney Olympic Park have been given
As a new year approaches, the editors of Spa Opportunities bring you a list of
An eco-friendly resort set on the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes will open
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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
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
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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