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A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Seven UK organisations across culture, entertainment and education have announced a partnership that will see
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Lisa Henry Jacobs, a beloved
Pendle Leisure Trust – which operates in one of the most deprived areas in England –
Auberge Resorts Collection has announced that reservations are now open for Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Urban wellness brand Othership has opened its first US location in New York City’s Flatiron
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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theatre news

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
A new $25m flying theatre experience has launched near Niagara Falls, New York State, exploring
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Seven UK organisations across culture, entertainment and education have announced a partnership that will see
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Lisa Henry Jacobs, a beloved
Pendle Leisure Trust – which operates in one of the most deprived areas in England –
Auberge Resorts Collection has announced that reservations are now open for Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
Urban wellness brand Othership has opened its first US location in New York City’s Flatiron
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new name for Walt Disney Studios Park as part of
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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 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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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