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Rio de Janeiro news

Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
UK technology company Scape Technologies has gathered street-level data for 100 cities around the world,
One year on from a fire that almost completely destroyed the National Museum of Brazil,
The huge blaze last September at the National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional) that caused
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The provision of a new museum of Afro-Brazilian culture at a Unesco World Heritage site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Union of Architects
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton will acquire Belmond Ltd – which owns, operates
Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will work alongside members of
It is feared that a fire raging at the 200-year-old Museu Nacional in Rio de
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Belmond Castello di Casole has opened in the Tuscan countryside, set within a castle dating
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken what it calls "concrete steps" to tackle gender
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
Architects Chad Oppenheim and Arthur Casas have collaborated to create a dynamic hotel nestled between
Technogym has been named as the official fitness equipment supplier for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
US architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) has been announced as the design team tasked
American artist Jeff Koons has teamed up Snapchat to create virtual art installations using augmented
The United Nation’s global strategy on sustainable development will be put under the spotlight at
Hospitality group AccorHotels has announced Dubai as the first Middle East location for its Mama
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has told CLADglobal how he wants to use technology and advanced
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Bjarke Ingels’
Situated in an iconic building originally designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and recognised as
AECOM, the architectural firm behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan, has pledged to help
Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava has unveiled his £1bn landmark for London’s Greenwich Peninsula
Santiago Calatrava is set to unveil a major £1bn (US$1.2bn, €1.1bn) project he is designing
The International Volleyball Federation and world-renowned flooring company Gerflor signed a contract extension on Wednesday,
A second Emiliano Hotel is opening next month in Rio de Janeiro, with a location
After being delayed by almost a year, Rio de Janeiro's R130m (US$40.6m, €37m, £33.4m) aquarium
Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of
Technogym, the official fitness equipment supplier to the Olympic Games, will donate 600 pieces of
The architect behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan has revealed how a focus on
Tracey Crouch has used her visit to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games to
New images have been released of the completed handball arena for the Rio Olympics and
Trump Hotels will launch a new hotel brand concept developed “in response to the massive
The inclusion of five new sports in the Olympic Games programme moved closer following recommendations
Infrastructure projects built for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio are being investigated for corruption
Santiago Calatrava will design a pavilion inspired by a falcon in flight for the Dubai
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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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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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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Recovery
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
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Life lessons
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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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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Editor's letter
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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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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Design
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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Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
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Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
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Flooring
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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Rio de Janeiro news

Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
UK technology company Scape Technologies has gathered street-level data for 100 cities around the world,
One year on from a fire that almost completely destroyed the National Museum of Brazil,
The huge blaze last September at the National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional) that caused
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The provision of a new museum of Afro-Brazilian culture at a Unesco World Heritage site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Union of Architects
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton will acquire Belmond Ltd – which owns, operates
Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will work alongside members of
It is feared that a fire raging at the 200-year-old Museu Nacional in Rio de
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Belmond Castello di Casole has opened in the Tuscan countryside, set within a castle dating
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken what it calls "concrete steps" to tackle gender
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
Architects Chad Oppenheim and Arthur Casas have collaborated to create a dynamic hotel nestled between
Technogym has been named as the official fitness equipment supplier for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
US architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) has been announced as the design team tasked
American artist Jeff Koons has teamed up Snapchat to create virtual art installations using augmented
The United Nation’s global strategy on sustainable development will be put under the spotlight at
Hospitality group AccorHotels has announced Dubai as the first Middle East location for its Mama
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has told CLADglobal how he wants to use technology and advanced
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Bjarke Ingels’
Situated in an iconic building originally designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and recognised as
AECOM, the architectural firm behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan, has pledged to help
Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava has unveiled his £1bn landmark for London’s Greenwich Peninsula
Santiago Calatrava is set to unveil a major £1bn (US$1.2bn, €1.1bn) project he is designing
The International Volleyball Federation and world-renowned flooring company Gerflor signed a contract extension on Wednesday,
A second Emiliano Hotel is opening next month in Rio de Janeiro, with a location
After being delayed by almost a year, Rio de Janeiro's R130m (US$40.6m, €37m, £33.4m) aquarium
Unesco will hold a training workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to address implementation of
Technogym, the official fitness equipment supplier to the Olympic Games, will donate 600 pieces of
The architect behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan has revealed how a focus on
Tracey Crouch has used her visit to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games to
New images have been released of the completed handball arena for the Rio Olympics and
Trump Hotels will launch a new hotel brand concept developed “in response to the massive
The inclusion of five new sports in the Olympic Games programme moved closer following recommendations
Infrastructure projects built for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio are being investigated for corruption
Santiago Calatrava will design a pavilion inspired by a falcon in flight for the Dubai
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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