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16 Jul 2026
Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
10 Jul 2026
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
02 Jul 2026
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
25 Jun 2026
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
23 Jun 2026
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
23 Jun 2026
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
08 Jun 2026
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
05 Jun 2026
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
28 May 2026
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
22 May 2026
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
21 May 2026
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial
19 May 2026
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
15 May 2026
The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment
13 May 2026
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
05 May 2026
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
01 May 2026
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
30 Apr 2026
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
23 Apr 2026
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
27 Mar 2026
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
23 Mar 2026
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
20 Mar 2026
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
17 Mar 2026
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
16 Mar 2026
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
13 Mar 2026
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
13 Mar 2026
AMRA Skincare has launched a sleep treatment programme called AMRA Chrononight for spas, integrating tailored
12 Mar 2026
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has developed three body treatments to join its existing facial therapy
03 Mar 2026
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
02 Mar 2026
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
27 Feb 2026
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
19 Feb 2026
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
18 Feb 2026
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
16 Feb 2026
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
10 Feb 2026
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
06 Feb 2026
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open
03 Feb 2026
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
01 Feb 2026
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
29 Jan 2026
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
07 Jan 2026
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
07 Jan 2026
Planning has officially been approved for Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, a floating, natural water swimming
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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Owner, Stride Fitness“My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been”
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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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A new report puts physical activity
at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal
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