PRESS RELEASE
Comunicato n. 6 del 22/05/2026 ( download download )
· At Rimini Expo Centre and on the Riviera from 28-31 May, the IEG event will feature updated fitness: intense formats between strength, technique and more accessible and engaging workouts
· Large communities and competitive events are growing with models based on participation, cohesion and shared performance
· The holistic approach affirms its scientific and integrated nature between work on the nervous system and new experiences of conscious well-being
Rimini, 28-31 May 2026 – A sector in total evolution that is able to combine performance, accessibility and awareness and where the fitness and holistic worlds are becoming increasingly integrated. The new entries at RiminiWellness 2026, scheduled to take place from 28th to 31st May at Rimini Expo Centre and on the Riviera, demonstrate this transformation. For its twentieth edition, the Italian Exhibition Group show will further expand its ecosystem of events, disciplines and formats, confirming its status as a privileged observatory on new trends in contemporary wellness.
FITNESS EVOLVES BETWEEN STRENGTH, TECHNIQUE AND CROSS-CONTAMINATION
Contemporary training becomes a complete, technical and engaging experience. One example is the debut of Barre Training Evolution, presented by FIF (Italian Fitness Federation), which reinterprets barre work by integrating Pilates, functional training and Reformer. A fluid system centred on control, posture and stability that can be adapted to different levels thus expanding the possibilities for sector professionals. BodyPump Heavy by Les Mills moves in the same direction and is one of the most eagerly anticipated launches of the edition. The format evolves towards more intense work with greater loads and a targeted focus on strength and hypertrophy while maintaining the energy and collective dimension that have made the programme iconic. The world of dance fitness will also be upgraded with Zumba + Lift, the new proposal by Beto Perez that alternates cardio sequences with weight work, creating a complete workout that combines fun and muscle building in a single rhythmic experience.
WALKING, RUNNING, TRAINING. DAILY MOVEMENT BECOMES METHOD
One of the most evident trends is the rediscovery of natural movement with a more technical and structured interpretation. Striding Walking Workout and Working Program transform walking into a complete workout, built on rhythm, coordination and muscle work. The simplest gesture thus becomes an effective tool for improving resistance, tone and posture, maintaining a sustainable impact. This search for low-impact effectiveness also extends to water with the debut of Water Cross. The protocol brings functional training to the pool and uses the natural resistance of water to intensify muscular and cardiovascular work while reducing stress on the joints.
FROM COMMUNITY TO PERFORMANCE. THE COLLECTIVE TRAINING PHENOMENON
RiminiWellness 2026 also strengthens its role as a point of reference for large fitness communities, which are ever more central to the sector’s evolution. The most significant innovations include the debut of GDMI 1978 (Dynamic Italian Military Gymnastics), which will be participating at the show for the first time with its own hall. With over 70,000 members and more than 600 active centres, it is now the sporting reality with the largest number of members in Italy and Europe, thanks to a method that focuses on free body training and adaptive and progressive athletic preparation. RiminiWellness will also continue to feature major events linked to functional training and CrossFit. Hyrox will be back for the fourth consecutive year with a 2026 edition that promises to be the most impressive: four days of competitions and thousands of athletes involved in an international format that tests endurance, strength and strategy. Italian Showdown confirms its role as a reference for the CrossFit® community. After the success of the tenth edition, which recorded a total sell out and international participation, this edition will see new competition methods, including division into pairs, which will add an even more collaborative and strategic dimension to the competition.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS BETWEEN SCIENCE, SYSTEM AND NEW BODY LANGUAGES
The holistic world and an increasingly systemic vision of the organism. Cranial Reset & Longevity Touch is a new neuro-connective protocol that acts on the skull to release deep myofascial tension and activate regenerative processes. Research on conscious movement is also being developed through new tools and methodologies such as Infinity Bands, a discipline that uses fabric resistance bands as sensory input for the nervous system, improving coordination, stability and gesture organisation. Symmetrical Gymnastics intervenes on body asymmetries through rhythmic sequences that involve both cerebral hemispheres, fostering a rebalancing between posture, movement and perception. Healing Hands offers an immersive experience dedicated to professional massage, where Eastern and Western techniques come together in a practical and participatory approach that focuses on contact, listening and treatment customisation.
ABOUT RIMINIWELLNESS 2026
Dates: 28/31 May 2026; event: international trade show; organisation: Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.; frequency: annual; edition: 20th; entry: public and trade; info: www.riminiwellness.com
PRESS CONTACT ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP
head of corporate communication & media relation: Elisabetta Vitali
press office manager: Marco Forcellini, Pier Francesco Bellini | press office coordinator: Luca Paganin | press office specialist: Mirko Malgieri; Nicoletta Evangelisti | press office assistant: Julia Andreatta media@iegexpo.it
MEDIA AGENCY RIMINIWELLNESS 2026
Naper Multimedia| Zoe Perna | T. +39 02 97699600 | zoe.perna@napermultimedia.it | staff@napermultimedia.it
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