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Following the reopening of The Lanesborough in London last year, the Oetker Collection will introduce
US National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise the Washington Wizards is creating a new training facility
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
The founders of Dutch architecture studio MVRDV believe their project for Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans van
An attraction-cinema hybrid in Indonesia combines the physical and mental stimulation of the FEC with
With its eye-catching design and sophisticated tracking abilities, Gear Fit2 aims to secure a market
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Luxury fitness chain Equinox will theme its first hotel/health club hybrids around movement, nutrition and
A safari park opening later this year in Dubai will feature misting machines, cool-water pools
The Mohegan Sun – a 185-acre entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destination in Connecticut, US
Projects to build a museum in a historic Polish city square and to recover an
David Rockwell has collaborated with seven famous street artists to create VANDAL; a recently launched
Disney’s research arm has developed a human-controlled robot capable of replicating precise actions, meaning the
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Bjarke Ingels has shed more light on his designs for EuropaCity, the huge leisure development
Architecture studio EFFEKT have completed their transformation of an abandoned train depot in the Danish
With Sonic the Hedgehog reportedly set to make his way onto the silver screen, Sega
France’s National Commission for Public Debate will host a series of open discussions about the
Turkish studio EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture have created a striking new home for some of Turkey's
The area surrounding Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is set to be developed to provide
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A unique new attraction is set to open in the Turkish city of Antakya by
Work is about to start on the US$5.4m (€4.9m, £3.6m) redevelopment of a planetarium in
A group of architects, artists, interior designers and developers have joined forces to open a
The high level of innovation in rides and attractions was recognised at the Brass Ring
French architecture studio New-Territories has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a unique hybrid architecture
A former NFL star who won the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers is
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) have unveiled the masterplan and preliminary concept design for Crystal Lagoon
Pure Yoga launched its seventh site in Hong Kong this June – a 16,000sq ft
Brazilian architect and designer Guto Requena has completed a new interactive light facade around the
Thalgo Laboratory has developed a medically-inspired professional cosmeceutical skincare range and treatment. Thalgo says the
Bjarke Ingels has said that his upcoming zoo project in Givskud, Denmark, will completely reimagine
German manufacturer Huss Park Attractions has re-launched its ‘Enterprise’ ride with a new and improved
Taking up just 20 minutes per week, a new EMS (electromyostimulation) based hybrid training method
Publicly-traded Ashford Hospitality Prime has bought eco-conscious Napa Valley, California, property Bardessono Hotel and Spa
The Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences is nearing its opening date of May
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has launched Play.Sport.Australia. – a new national policy platform which aims
Auction house China Guardian has commissioned architects Büro Ole Scheeren to design its new home.
Leading Asian operator the Pure Group recently unveiled its 12th location: its first hybrid club
The MP Birla Planetarium has announced its closure while it undergoes a INR300m (US$4.9m, €4.3m,
A new US$5.2m (€4.2m, £3.3m) planetarium, the largest in the US state of Indiana, has
The $6.5m (€5m, £4m) addition of a new waterpark at Isla Magica theme park is
Part of the iconic Colossus roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, US
12,300
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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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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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
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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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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hybrid news

Following the reopening of The Lanesborough in London last year, the Oetker Collection will introduce
US National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise the Washington Wizards is creating a new training facility
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
The founders of Dutch architecture studio MVRDV believe their project for Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans van
An attraction-cinema hybrid in Indonesia combines the physical and mental stimulation of the FEC with
With its eye-catching design and sophisticated tracking abilities, Gear Fit2 aims to secure a market
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Luxury fitness chain Equinox will theme its first hotel/health club hybrids around movement, nutrition and
A safari park opening later this year in Dubai will feature misting machines, cool-water pools
The Mohegan Sun – a 185-acre entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destination in Connecticut, US
Projects to build a museum in a historic Polish city square and to recover an
David Rockwell has collaborated with seven famous street artists to create VANDAL; a recently launched
Disney’s research arm has developed a human-controlled robot capable of replicating precise actions, meaning the
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Bjarke Ingels has shed more light on his designs for EuropaCity, the huge leisure development
Architecture studio EFFEKT have completed their transformation of an abandoned train depot in the Danish
With Sonic the Hedgehog reportedly set to make his way onto the silver screen, Sega
France’s National Commission for Public Debate will host a series of open discussions about the
Turkish studio EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture have created a striking new home for some of Turkey's
The area surrounding Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is set to be developed to provide
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A unique new attraction is set to open in the Turkish city of Antakya by
Work is about to start on the US$5.4m (€4.9m, £3.6m) redevelopment of a planetarium in
A group of architects, artists, interior designers and developers have joined forces to open a
The high level of innovation in rides and attractions was recognised at the Brass Ring
French architecture studio New-Territories has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a unique hybrid architecture
A former NFL star who won the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers is
Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) have unveiled the masterplan and preliminary concept design for Crystal Lagoon
Pure Yoga launched its seventh site in Hong Kong this June – a 16,000sq ft
Brazilian architect and designer Guto Requena has completed a new interactive light facade around the
Thalgo Laboratory has developed a medically-inspired professional cosmeceutical skincare range and treatment. Thalgo says the
Bjarke Ingels has said that his upcoming zoo project in Givskud, Denmark, will completely reimagine
German manufacturer Huss Park Attractions has re-launched its ‘Enterprise’ ride with a new and improved
Taking up just 20 minutes per week, a new EMS (electromyostimulation) based hybrid training method
Publicly-traded Ashford Hospitality Prime has bought eco-conscious Napa Valley, California, property Bardessono Hotel and Spa
The Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences is nearing its opening date of May
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has launched Play.Sport.Australia. – a new national policy platform which aims
Auction house China Guardian has commissioned architects Büro Ole Scheeren to design its new home.
Leading Asian operator the Pure Group recently unveiled its 12th location: its first hybrid club
The MP Birla Planetarium has announced its closure while it undergoes a INR300m (US$4.9m, €4.3m,
A new US$5.2m (€4.2m, £3.3m) planetarium, the largest in the US state of Indiana, has
The $6.5m (€5m, £4m) addition of a new waterpark at Isla Magica theme park is
Part of the iconic Colossus roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, US
176 - 200 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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
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