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Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
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,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, US, is gearing up to launch
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
In the Spanish region of Galicia, 13 thermal springs hotels have come together to create
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Hotworx is on a 'disciplined' rollout with 700 locations expected by October and overseas expansion
European health spa operator Ensana has announced the strategic appointment of Dr László Puczkó as
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) has announced the successful approval of its funding
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is returning for 2022 and taking place at
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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towns news

Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
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,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, US, is gearing up to launch
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
In the Spanish region of Galicia, 13 thermal springs hotels have come together to create
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Hotworx is on a 'disciplined' rollout with 700 locations expected by October and overseas expansion
European health spa operator Ensana has announced the strategic appointment of Dr László Puczkó as
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) has announced the successful approval of its funding
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is returning for 2022 and taking place at
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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: 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.
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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.
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Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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