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Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A first-of-its-kind DIY consultancy programme to help entrepreneurs make the leap into the wellness world
A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
Australian airline Qantas has introduced a Wellbeing Zone as part of the new cabin design
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Facial fitness and skincare brand FaceGym has entered the Australian market with its first bricks
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Langham Hospitality Group has launched its third Chuan Spa destination in Australia, following the opening
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
The Gharieni Group has revealed the results from the first part of its ongoing research
Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel
Langham Hospitality Group will manage its third luxury hotel in Gold Coast, Australia, housed within
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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Liability
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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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
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
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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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sydney news

Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A first-of-its-kind DIY consultancy programme to help entrepreneurs make the leap into the wellness world
A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
Australian airline Qantas has introduced a Wellbeing Zone as part of the new cabin design
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Facial fitness and skincare brand FaceGym has entered the Australian market with its first bricks
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Langham Hospitality Group has launched its third Chuan Spa destination in Australia, following the opening
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
The Gharieni Group has revealed the results from the first part of its ongoing research
Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel
Langham Hospitality Group will manage its third luxury hotel in Gold Coast, Australia, housed within
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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: 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: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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