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Xponential Fitness will open its first Body Fit Training (BFT) franchise in London in February
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Premier Software, the creator of business management solution Core by Premier Software, has partnered with
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Boxing legend, David Haye, and outdoor operator Be Military Fit (BMF) have joined forces to
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Independent French theme park operator Puy Du Fou has revealed details of its latest outdoor
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
Public sector employees will be able to get a taste of military workouts for free
Robe’s moving lights were chosen as part of a lighting installation at Boston’s TD Garden
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness has launched a new Level 4 qualification in Strength
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced plans to take its fitness classes from the park
A total of 232 Robe moving lights were part of a colourful opening ceremony for
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced an innovative new partnership with Blacks Outdoor Retail to
A moving light rig from Robe helped light the way at a festival of extreme
The original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF), Harry Sowerby, has reassumed the top rank
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
British Military Fitness (BMF) has added to its growing ranks with the recent appointments of
Operators of public saunas in Germany say they will struggle to make ends meet if
Battling the elements is a familiar pastime for British Military Fitness (BMF) trainers and devotees,
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, has teamed up with British Military Fitness (BMF) as
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced the appointment of Mark Wood as
Harry Sowerby, the original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF) in 1999, is returning to
Health and fitness provider, Premier Training International (PTI), has announced a new partnership with British
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced its plans to plant a tree
A week-long 'fitness holiday' based at Las Playitas, Fuerteventura, Spain - Sunfit Outdoor Fitness Holidays
British Military Fitness (BMF) has criticised the "unacceptable" comments made by the Daily Mail newspaper
British Military Fitness (BMF), the outdoor fitness training provider, has launched new Walkfit classes at
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced that it will unveil its 100th
British Military Fitness (BMF), the UK-based outdoor fitness company, has launched a new fitness instructor
British Military Fitness (BMF) has introduced a new membership rate for people under the age
12,300
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
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We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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BMF news

Xponential Fitness will open its first Body Fit Training (BFT) franchise in London in February
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Premier Software, the creator of business management solution Core by Premier Software, has partnered with
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Boxing legend, David Haye, and outdoor operator Be Military Fit (BMF) have joined forces to
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Independent French theme park operator Puy Du Fou has revealed details of its latest outdoor
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
Public sector employees will be able to get a taste of military workouts for free
Robe’s moving lights were chosen as part of a lighting installation at Boston’s TD Garden
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness has launched a new Level 4 qualification in Strength
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced plans to take its fitness classes from the park
A total of 232 Robe moving lights were part of a colourful opening ceremony for
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced an innovative new partnership with Blacks Outdoor Retail to
A moving light rig from Robe helped light the way at a festival of extreme
The original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF), Harry Sowerby, has reassumed the top rank
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
British Military Fitness (BMF) has added to its growing ranks with the recent appointments of
Operators of public saunas in Germany say they will struggle to make ends meet if
Battling the elements is a familiar pastime for British Military Fitness (BMF) trainers and devotees,
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, has teamed up with British Military Fitness (BMF) as
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced the appointment of Mark Wood as
Harry Sowerby, the original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF) in 1999, is returning to
Health and fitness provider, Premier Training International (PTI), has announced a new partnership with British
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced its plans to plant a tree
A week-long 'fitness holiday' based at Las Playitas, Fuerteventura, Spain - Sunfit Outdoor Fitness Holidays
British Military Fitness (BMF) has criticised the "unacceptable" comments made by the Daily Mail newspaper
British Military Fitness (BMF), the outdoor fitness training provider, has launched new Walkfit classes at
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced that it will unveil its 100th
British Military Fitness (BMF), the UK-based outdoor fitness company, has launched a new fitness instructor
British Military Fitness (BMF) has introduced a new membership rate for people under the age
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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