Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Boutique fitness news

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
Toronto boutique operator, Sweat and Tonic, has announced the launch of a new reformer Pilates
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has joined Les Mills as a non-executive director. Acknowledged
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help studios motivate
David Beckham and F45 Training have finally settled the breach-of-contract lawsuit around Beckham’s ambassadorial agreement
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Boutique fitness operator, Blok, has launched a new studio concept which mixes curated fitness classes
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Boutique fitness operator, Solidcore, has opened its 100th studio in the US. Located in Santa
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight
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
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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

Boutique fitness news

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
Toronto boutique operator, Sweat and Tonic, has announced the launch of a new reformer Pilates
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has joined Les Mills as a non-executive director. Acknowledged
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help studios motivate
David Beckham and F45 Training have finally settled the breach-of-contract lawsuit around Beckham’s ambassadorial agreement
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Boutique fitness operator, Blok, has launched a new studio concept which mixes curated fitness classes
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Boutique fitness operator, Solidcore, has opened its 100th studio in the US. Located in Santa
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
Partner sites