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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

LEGO news

Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Plans have been announced for the biggest ever expansion of the museum housing the Mary
Merlin Entertainments Group has revealed plans for a new Legoland theme park near Charleroi Airport
Music service provider Rehegoo (pronounced Reh-air-go) has launched a streaming service for health clubs, gyms,
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
Merlin Entertainments has revealed the first images of the new multi-million-pound Lego Mythica: World of
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Four Seasons has announced a collaboration with Mexican real estate development company, Paralelo 19 Desarrollos,
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
Some attractions operators in Japan have started to reopen their doors to the public with
DXB Entertainments, which runs the Legoland, Bollywood and Motiongate theme parks in Dubai, says it
An opening date of 14 March 2020 has been announced for the enhanced Duplo Valley
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
Europe's first Legoland Water Park is set to open at the Gardaland resort in Lake
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
UK theme parks have been advised to take action to prevent future deaths, following the
A record number of 42,600 industry professionals attended this year's IAAPA Expo, held in Orlando
Merlin Entertainments has teamed up with experiential design firm Holovis and ETF Ride Systems to
Shanghai is to become a major theme park destination, with a proposed new Legoland park,
Legoland New York is set to open its doors on 4 July 2020 and will
Australia's biggest theme park, Dreamworld, has launched the first phase of a planned AUS$70m (US$47.2m,
Merlin has revealed plans for the largest new addition at its Legoland California resort since
Picsolve, a leader in photo and video capture for the attractions industry, has acquired Belgium-based
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has announced half-yearly results up to the end of June
Gardaland has announced plans to open Europe's first Lego-branded waterpark, with the multi-million dollar development
Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has been sold to the family behind toy firm Lego
12,300
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
You’ll see Lotte’s influence in many of today’s classes and I want to make sure her name doesn’t die
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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LEGO news

Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
Scott O'Neil has revealed that data will play a major role in attractions giant Merlin's
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Plans have been announced for the biggest ever expansion of the museum housing the Mary
Merlin Entertainments Group has revealed plans for a new Legoland theme park near Charleroi Airport
Music service provider Rehegoo (pronounced Reh-air-go) has launched a streaming service for health clubs, gyms,
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
Merlin Entertainments has revealed the first images of the new multi-million-pound Lego Mythica: World of
Merlin Entertainments will open the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park at its Legoland
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Four Seasons has announced a collaboration with Mexican real estate development company, Paralelo 19 Desarrollos,
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
Some attractions operators in Japan have started to reopen their doors to the public with
DXB Entertainments, which runs the Legoland, Bollywood and Motiongate theme parks in Dubai, says it
An opening date of 14 March 2020 has been announced for the enhanced Duplo Valley
The final retail and dining offerings are due to open next month the vast American
Europe's first Legoland Water Park is set to open at the Gardaland resort in Lake
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
UK theme parks have been advised to take action to prevent future deaths, following the
A record number of 42,600 industry professionals attended this year's IAAPA Expo, held in Orlando
Merlin Entertainments has teamed up with experiential design firm Holovis and ETF Ride Systems to
Shanghai is to become a major theme park destination, with a proposed new Legoland park,
Legoland New York is set to open its doors on 4 July 2020 and will
Australia's biggest theme park, Dreamworld, has launched the first phase of a planned AUS$70m (US$47.2m,
Merlin has revealed plans for the largest new addition at its Legoland California resort since
Picsolve, a leader in photo and video capture for the attractions industry, has acquired Belgium-based
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has announced half-yearly results up to the end of June
Gardaland has announced plans to open Europe's first Lego-branded waterpark, with the multi-million dollar development
Global attractions giant, Merlin Entertainments, has been sold to the family behind toy firm Lego
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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