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Ambitious plans to create a US$4bn entertainment district in Anaheim, California, US, have been approved
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
Plans to start work on the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, at TraffordCity
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Therme Manchester – the £250m indoor ‘next generation’ waterpark, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa,
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has unveiled its updated plans for Therme Manchester,
International retailer and manufacturer of sustainable beauty and wellbeing products L’Occitane Group has acquired majority
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
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
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
The Comfort Zone - Davines Group and Rodale Institute have partnered to create the first
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), is partnering with Sport Alliance to undertake a survey
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A sustainable hot springs retreat is set to open in Fingal on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula,
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
The Eden Project has partnered with architectural practice Grimshaw to create a special pavilion at
A global innovation competition has been launched to find ways to encourage and support more
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida, US has launched a fundraising campaign to fund
Plans have been revealed for a US$400bn city which could be the home for up
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Davines Group has partnered with the Rodale Institute to unveil a dedicated regenerative organic agriculture
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched a new course called Taking Action with
Kew Gardens has established a "living laboratory" at its wild botanic garden at Wakehurst, UK.
Therme Group’s strategic partner Wund Holding, operating as ThermenGruppe Josef Wund, has unveiled plans for
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Work has been completed on the Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharjah, United
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
April marks the launch of Earth Month, an initiative close to spa skincare specialist Comfort
Construction work has been completed on the M+ museum building in Hong Kong, ahead of
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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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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
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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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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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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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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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The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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.
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Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
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Flooring
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Property & Tenders
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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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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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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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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diversity news

Ambitious plans to create a US$4bn entertainment district in Anaheim, California, US, have been approved
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
Plans to start work on the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, at TraffordCity
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
Therme Manchester – the £250m indoor ‘next generation’ waterpark, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa,
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has unveiled its updated plans for Therme Manchester,
International retailer and manufacturer of sustainable beauty and wellbeing products L’Occitane Group has acquired majority
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
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
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
The Comfort Zone - Davines Group and Rodale Institute have partnered to create the first
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), is partnering with Sport Alliance to undertake a survey
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A sustainable hot springs retreat is set to open in Fingal on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula,
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
The Eden Project has partnered with architectural practice Grimshaw to create a special pavilion at
A global innovation competition has been launched to find ways to encourage and support more
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida, US has launched a fundraising campaign to fund
Plans have been revealed for a US$400bn city which could be the home for up
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Davines Group has partnered with the Rodale Institute to unveil a dedicated regenerative organic agriculture
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched a new course called Taking Action with
Kew Gardens has established a "living laboratory" at its wild botanic garden at Wakehurst, UK.
Therme Group’s strategic partner Wund Holding, operating as ThermenGruppe Josef Wund, has unveiled plans for
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has published its new four-year strategy, outlining its vision
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Work has been completed on the Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharjah, United
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
April marks the launch of Earth Month, an initiative close to spa skincare specialist Comfort
Construction work has been completed on the M+ museum building in Hong Kong, ahead of
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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