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Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is branching further into urban spaces after announcing
French car manufacturer Citroën and hotel brand Pullman Hotels & Resorts have partnered to create
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
A team of architects have revealed plans to transform a multi-lane road in central Copenhagen
Already the architect developing the Sundsholmerne ecovillage on the waterfront of the new Stigsborg district
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Lyons with Aspect Studios, have transformed a car park in Melbourne, Australia, into a 10,000sq
Buro Ehring 's concept for a stadium with a sunken pitch that is hidden by
Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) and Mobility in Chain (MIC) have unveiled a new vision for
Copenhagen-based studio Effekt has used the need for a climate adaptation plan by a town
Danish architecture studio Cobe has designed an undulating public square in Copenhagen that provides bicycle
International architecture firm GroupGSA have been selected to design a sports-friendly city centre in Chongli,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Construction has commenced on the Quzhou Sports Campus, an ambitious project which is designed to
German architecture firm Buro Ole Scheeren today announced their latest project in Vancouver, Canada –
There has been “a wonderful renaissance” in public realm design, but a lack of meaningful
Danish architects COBE and Norwegian beer maker Lervig have unveiled plans for a major waterfront
Singapore-based wellness design firm A.W. Lake has acquired a 16-hectare (40-acre) property in Colorado, which
An international design team led by US architects wHY have won the international competition to
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Danish architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL) have unveiled their “transformative design” for one
Design competition organiser Blank Space has partnered with government authorities in New York to seek
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of Irish studio Grafton Architects, have been appointed as
Pavegen, the British clean-tech company, has launched an innovative flooring system that creates energy from
US architecture studio SHoP have announced they will create one of the world’s largest 3D
Four of the six winners of this year’s Aga Khan Award for Architecture are leisure
Pavegen, the British clean-tech company, has launched an innovative flooring system that creates energy from
One of Copenhagen’s most popular parks will be filled with sunken pools and water-purifying plants
Global entertainment designers Forrec have acquired Toronto-based Scott Torrance Landscape Architects as part of a
A design collective made up of SADAR+VUGA, HHF architekten and local consultant Archicon have been
US President Barack Obama will promote the advancement of liveable cities next week with a
A museum extension nearly 15 years in the making will finally be completed when the
Rio de Janeiro’s hotly-anticipated Museau do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) – designed by prize-winning Spanish
Two architecture studios have revealed their plans to bring hospitality, sport and culture to Helsinki’s
A Norwegian architecture group is transforming an earthquake-hit urban area in Valparaiso, Chile into a
Health and wellness will be at the core of a groundbreaking billion-dollar urban development in
German architect Volker Staab has beaten 40 international rivals in a competition to expand an
The New York architects aiming to create the Lowline – the ‘world's first underground park’
Scandinavia’s largest library has opened in Aarhus, as the high-profile regeneration of the Danish city’s
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched a new architectural competition centred around culture and heritage
More people are taking part in outdoor sports in the UK than ever before –
Work is progressing on an experience destination in Tieling New Town, Liaoning Province, China, with
12,300
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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 industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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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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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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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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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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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.
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CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
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urban space news

Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is branching further into urban spaces after announcing
French car manufacturer Citroën and hotel brand Pullman Hotels & Resorts have partnered to create
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
A team of architects have revealed plans to transform a multi-lane road in central Copenhagen
Already the architect developing the Sundsholmerne ecovillage on the waterfront of the new Stigsborg district
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Lyons with Aspect Studios, have transformed a car park in Melbourne, Australia, into a 10,000sq
Buro Ehring 's concept for a stadium with a sunken pitch that is hidden by
Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) and Mobility in Chain (MIC) have unveiled a new vision for
Copenhagen-based studio Effekt has used the need for a climate adaptation plan by a town
Danish architecture studio Cobe has designed an undulating public square in Copenhagen that provides bicycle
International architecture firm GroupGSA have been selected to design a sports-friendly city centre in Chongli,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Construction has commenced on the Quzhou Sports Campus, an ambitious project which is designed to
German architecture firm Buro Ole Scheeren today announced their latest project in Vancouver, Canada –
There has been “a wonderful renaissance” in public realm design, but a lack of meaningful
Danish architects COBE and Norwegian beer maker Lervig have unveiled plans for a major waterfront
Singapore-based wellness design firm A.W. Lake has acquired a 16-hectare (40-acre) property in Colorado, which
An international design team led by US architects wHY have won the international competition to
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Danish architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL) have unveiled their “transformative design” for one
Design competition organiser Blank Space has partnered with government authorities in New York to seek
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of Irish studio Grafton Architects, have been appointed as
Pavegen, the British clean-tech company, has launched an innovative flooring system that creates energy from
US architecture studio SHoP have announced they will create one of the world’s largest 3D
Four of the six winners of this year’s Aga Khan Award for Architecture are leisure
Pavegen, the British clean-tech company, has launched an innovative flooring system that creates energy from
One of Copenhagen’s most popular parks will be filled with sunken pools and water-purifying plants
Global entertainment designers Forrec have acquired Toronto-based Scott Torrance Landscape Architects as part of a
A design collective made up of SADAR+VUGA, HHF architekten and local consultant Archicon have been
US President Barack Obama will promote the advancement of liveable cities next week with a
A museum extension nearly 15 years in the making will finally be completed when the
Rio de Janeiro’s hotly-anticipated Museau do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) – designed by prize-winning Spanish
Two architecture studios have revealed their plans to bring hospitality, sport and culture to Helsinki’s
A Norwegian architecture group is transforming an earthquake-hit urban area in Valparaiso, Chile into a
Health and wellness will be at the core of a groundbreaking billion-dollar urban development in
German architect Volker Staab has beaten 40 international rivals in a competition to expand an
The New York architects aiming to create the Lowline – the ‘world's first underground park’
Scandinavia’s largest library has opened in Aarhus, as the high-profile regeneration of the Danish city’s
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched a new architectural competition centred around culture and heritage
More people are taking part in outdoor sports in the UK than ever before –
Work is progressing on an experience destination in Tieling New Town, Liaoning Province, China, with
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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