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Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
The PelviPower product line for pelvic floor and core health was created by PonteMed, a
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, will take those quick enough to secure spots through a
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
12,300
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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CFM news

Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
The PelviPower product line for pelvic floor and core health was created by PonteMed, a
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, will take those quick enough to secure spots through a
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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