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The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
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
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

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

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in the city’s affluent Mayfair area, UK,
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Interview
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
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Opinion
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Boutique news

The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
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
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

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

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in the city’s affluent Mayfair area, UK,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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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