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What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality
The founders of the Wake the Tiger attraction in Bristol, UK and the Boomtown music
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Mexican beachfront resort Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, has unveiled its revamped award-winning spa, complete with
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
A permanent public art sculpture allows the public to observe the galaxy's exoplanets – which
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Falcon’s Beyond has revealed further details for a theme park it is developing in Punta
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
The new H.C. Andersen House, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened its doors
A host of new experiences have been added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Disney Imagineers have revealed a free-roaming animatronic which could revolutionise experience design and the visitor
A 300m-long superyacht is set to launch in 2025, carrying a scientific "strike force" tasked
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Merlin Entertainments has revealed images of the new Gangsta Granny: The Ride at its Alton
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Disney has released the first visuals of its Star Wars -themed Galactic Starcruiser resort, which
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Three specialist companies have joined forces to create new development opportunities for themed attractions in
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
The team at Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, are happy to
Warner Bros. has revealed plans to develop a Harry Potter studio tour attraction in Japanese
The PGA Tour has recently bought 1,000 Whoop bands for its golfers, after PGA Tour
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet will open a museum celebrating the company history next month
Universal has revealed that it's continuing work on its Super Nintendo expansion in Japan, its
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has chosen a team led by Axiom Space
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality
The founders of the Wake the Tiger attraction in Bristol, UK and the Boomtown music
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and
Mexican beachfront resort Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, has unveiled its revamped award-winning spa, complete with
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real
Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
A permanent public art sculpture allows the public to observe the galaxy's exoplanets – which
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Falcon’s Beyond has revealed further details for a theme park it is developing in Punta
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
Disneyland Paris has hosted a soft opening of its new Avengers Campus Paris, ahead of
A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
The Harry Potter studio tour attraction, planned for the Japanese capital city Tokyo, will span
The Underlandet family attraction at Swedish theme park Liseberg has won the European Star Award
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
The new H.C. Andersen House, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened its doors
A host of new experiences have been added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Disney Imagineers have revealed a free-roaming animatronic which could revolutionise experience design and the visitor
A 300m-long superyacht is set to launch in 2025, carrying a scientific "strike force" tasked
Disney has confirmed that it will open its long-awaited Avengers Campus at the Disneyland California
Merlin Entertainments has revealed images of the new Gangsta Granny: The Ride at its Alton
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Disney has released the first visuals of its Star Wars -themed Galactic Starcruiser resort, which
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Three specialist companies have joined forces to create new development opportunities for themed attractions in
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
The team at Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, are happy to
Warner Bros. has revealed plans to develop a Harry Potter studio tour attraction in Japanese
The PGA Tour has recently bought 1,000 Whoop bands for its golfers, after PGA Tour
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet will open a museum celebrating the company history next month
Universal has revealed that it's continuing work on its Super Nintendo expansion in Japan, its
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has chosen a team led by Axiom Space
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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