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The European Court of Human Rights has recognised Italy’s claim to a prized Greek antiquity.
British skincare and spa brand Elemis has announced its new status as a Certified B
UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
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In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
Construction of a new National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam is expected to begin in February,
North Korea’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, has opened a large-scale hot spring and spa
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
A major artwork by Mark Wallinger and architects Studio Octopi has been launched in the
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
Alliance Leisure
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The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Houston’s Holocaust Museum has announced plans to nearly triple in size following a US$15m (€13.5m,
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has earmarked a September date for a formal
The government of Qatar is spending as much as US$500m (€467m, £399m) a week on
Almost half of the clubs in the Premier League will not meet requirements for disabled
Level Playing Field has expressed "disappointment" with Manchester United after the football club announced a
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
The parliamentary committee that scrutinises British sport has claimed it is “not convinced” the Premier
The government will back the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) if it wishes to
The Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires has taken control of the city’s controversial zoo, announcing
FIFA has revealed that it will choose the host nation for the 2026 FIFA World
FIFA – the world footballing governing body – will set up an independent body to
The body overseeing the delivery of World Cup 2022 infrastructure in Qatar has appointed an
Migrants working on Qatar’s Khalifa Stadium, and its surrounding Aspire Zone, have been deceived about
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering ahead of the organisation's annual summit,
Anthony Esparza, chief creative officer (CCO) at SeaWorld, has been added to the lineup for
The European Commission will invite all sporting federations in the continent to commit to a
An economic impact study has put a price on the value of the Georgia Aquarium
A number of sports governing bodies in Scotland feel there is “too much focus” on
Major sports events, such as the Olympic Games, should be targeted by the media and
An initiative encouraging people from black and ethnic minorities to take up cricket in England
Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal and UNESCO have joined forces to promote social inclusion through
Sunday will see the launch of a pilot education programme from the International Paralympic Committee.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will take place in November and December –
UNESCO’s director general, Irina Bokova, has called for the creation of “protected cultural zones” around
South Africa’s tourism body has launched a new Gandhi-inspired tourism drive, highlighting 13 attractions that
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a new museum, school, library and centre for
America’s Alcatraz - one of the world’s most notorious prisons and now a top tourist
Dr David Doyle, the St Kitts and Nevis ambassador to UNESCO, has said that more
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Editor's letter
The board of retailer Colruyt Group made the decision to enter the health club market with the acquisition of the Jims brand
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Insight
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
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Wellness
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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Research
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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Wellness
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
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Life lessons
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
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Tech
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
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The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
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Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
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Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
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Having now done some franchising, we realise that doing boutiques well requires detailed focus, blood, sweat and tears that can only be delivered by the homegrown team
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Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
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Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
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Founder, One Living
When you follow things intuitively you realise you’re being guided, but I was never listening to that
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Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
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As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
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A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
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Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
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Human rights news

The European Court of Human Rights has recognised Italy’s claim to a prized Greek antiquity.
British skincare and spa brand Elemis has announced its new status as a Certified B
UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
Construction of a new National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam is expected to begin in February,
North Korea’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, has opened a large-scale hot spring and spa
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
A major artwork by Mark Wallinger and architects Studio Octopi has been launched in the
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
Houston’s Holocaust Museum has announced plans to nearly triple in size following a US$15m (€13.5m,
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has earmarked a September date for a formal
The government of Qatar is spending as much as US$500m (€467m, £399m) a week on
Almost half of the clubs in the Premier League will not meet requirements for disabled
Level Playing Field has expressed "disappointment" with Manchester United after the football club announced a
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
The parliamentary committee that scrutinises British sport has claimed it is “not convinced” the Premier
The government will back the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) if it wishes to
The Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires has taken control of the city’s controversial zoo, announcing
FIFA has revealed that it will choose the host nation for the 2026 FIFA World
FIFA – the world footballing governing body – will set up an independent body to
The body overseeing the delivery of World Cup 2022 infrastructure in Qatar has appointed an
Migrants working on Qatar’s Khalifa Stadium, and its surrounding Aspire Zone, have been deceived about
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering ahead of the organisation's annual summit,
Anthony Esparza, chief creative officer (CCO) at SeaWorld, has been added to the lineup for
The European Commission will invite all sporting federations in the continent to commit to a
An economic impact study has put a price on the value of the Georgia Aquarium
A number of sports governing bodies in Scotland feel there is “too much focus” on
Major sports events, such as the Olympic Games, should be targeted by the media and
An initiative encouraging people from black and ethnic minorities to take up cricket in England
Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal and UNESCO have joined forces to promote social inclusion through
Sunday will see the launch of a pilot education programme from the International Paralympic Committee.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will take place in November and December –
UNESCO’s director general, Irina Bokova, has called for the creation of “protected cultural zones” around
South Africa’s tourism body has launched a new Gandhi-inspired tourism drive, highlighting 13 attractions that
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a new museum, school, library and centre for
America’s Alcatraz - one of the world’s most notorious prisons and now a top tourist
Dr David Doyle, the St Kitts and Nevis ambassador to UNESCO, has said that more
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The level of support I get from Xplor Gym is what customer service is all about
HCM promotional features
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Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie Poole talk us through research from UK Active and Savanta that gives a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Having now done some franchising, we realise that doing boutiques well requires detailed focus, blood, sweat and tears that can only be delivered by the homegrown team
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
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HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
When you follow things intuitively you realise you’re being guided, but I was never listening to that
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
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Featured supplier news: Developing tomorrow’s champions: BLK BOX and Cardiff Met’s Archers Performance Centre
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the brand-new Cardiff Metropolitan University's Archers Performance Centre.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Company profiles
Company profile: Active Insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
 press release: The Fitness Group enters the Middle East market as part of international expansion drive
The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider, is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business continues to expand internationally.
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active wins Sheffield contract for management of 13 major sport and leisure facilities
Sports and Leisure Management’s Everyone Active has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of 1st January 2025.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
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28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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