As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports

The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will reinforce outdated misconceptions about the sustainability of the fruit.

UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first Fitwel-certified wellness island at a development cost of AED40 billion (US$10.8 billion, €9.5 billion, £8 billion).

Franchise Strong Pilates has announced that former English cricketer, Stuart Broad, has come on board as an ambassador to help challenge the traditional perception of Pilates as having a female bias, ahead of rapid expansion.

Third Space, operator of premium health clubs in London, has been setting the standard for luxury fitness and wellness since its launch in 2001.

Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series of high- end retreats at Six Senses Ibiza in 2025.

The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will be available either as a standalone franchise, or as a club-in-club concept, aiming to take the exercise modality into the mainstream.

Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett says he is feeling optimistic, as the company gears up to open three clubs this summer.

Ridgeway has created a series of luxury spaces for the new Third Space in Wimbledon, designing, making and installing furniture in key areas of the club

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as part of its growth development into suburban, residential locations, it also revealed a new state of the art Reformer Pilates studio at the new site in response to members seeking a low-impact, full- body workout for all abilities.

KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London.

Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and refurbishment of the site.

Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m structured finance facility with OakNorth and Searchlight Capital Partners.

Research from Stanford University shows palm cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate results, making it the next big thing in recovery

Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally

Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market

Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's Moorgate, with CEO, Colin Waggett telling HCM membership numbers are already well ahead of projections.

Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea Power Station development in 2023, with others, including Boom Cycle and Be Military Fit (BMF) already trading.

Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London, in 2023 and with a new Moorgate club set to launch this November, the luxury health and fitness chain is aiming to operate an estate of eleven clubs by the end of next year.

The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free one hour workout at 5.00pm CET/3.00pm GMT.

BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with BeActive Hour, a European-wide initiative set for 30 May.

Professional tennis player, Marcus Willis, has been announced as the after-dinner speaker at active-net 2020, which takes place this month.

The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with the main political parties ahead of the December general election.

Edel Wigan, co-founder of aerial fitness operator Flying Fantastic, has revealed plans to take the concept outside of London.

The co-founder of Flying Fantastic talks about bringing the flying circus school concept to London from Buenos Aires

Three generations of the Mills family talk to HCM to mark their 50 years of passion for fitness and wellbeing

The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have been divided into three groups – business excellence, specialist impact and individual achievement – and in total winners will be announced in 11 categories. Replacing the Flame Awards, this year's edition will feature an expanded Leisure Centre Operator of the Year award, which covers any club or centre – from independents, studios and boutiques to budget gyms, local authority centres and clubs that are part of a nationwide chain.

Expectant mothers should undertake 150 minutes of moderate physical activity spread throughout the week, according to guidance released by UK Chief Medical Officers.

South coast leisure operator BH Live has secured a long-term deal to manage six venues in Portsmouth, and will plough in more £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of investment.