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Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique boxing brand UBX is coming to the UK and Ireland following the signing of
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Empowered Brands, the franchise investment business that acquired énergie Fitness out of a CVA in
Total Fitness is entering into a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), after being hit hard by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
People who seek medical advice about weight loss have hugely different outcomes depending on how
Alpamare's waterpark in Scarborough, UK, has fended off the threat of legal action from creditors
UKinbound has publicly backed the government's much-maligned Brexit deal, saying that it would offer some
The government's autumn budget – the last fiscal event before the UK leaves the European
Five-a-side football centre operator Powerleague will begin restructuring its business after the firm's creditors accepted
A proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to restructure 5-a-side football operator Powerleague would lead to
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
The soon-to-be-built Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid and the Olympic Stadium in the Azerbaijani capital Baku
A little known amendment to taxation laws means UK health clubs could be entitled to
The potential sale of Fitness First UK has sparked “a significant amount of interest,” with
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Pure Gym has emerged as the victor of the long-running race to acquire LA fitness.
Fitness First CEO Andrew Cosslett believes the gym chain has put its darkest days behind
Pure Gym is the reported frontrunner in a three-horse race to buy LA fitness for
Sports Direct is bidding to scale up its dual-use gym and retail concept – part
Not-for-profit trust Freedom Leisure has acquired three gyms formerly owned by LA fitness as part
Arthur Laundy, owner of Laundy Hotel Group, and the former liquor-shop chain owner turned property
LA fitness has outlined plans for growth and potential future investment as the operator confirms
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site,
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload
Following the news that JD Sports plans to incorporate a JD Gym into its major
Having launched the first Sports Direct Fitness.com gym earlier this week, the newest entrant to
Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA
Peter Weishar has been appointed dean of Florida State University’s College of Visual Arts, Theatre
Fitness First has raised a new £115m debt facility that will be used to pay
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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CVA news

Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique boxing brand UBX is coming to the UK and Ireland following the signing of
Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Empowered Brands, the franchise investment business that acquired énergie Fitness out of a CVA in
Total Fitness is entering into a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), after being hit hard by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
People who seek medical advice about weight loss have hugely different outcomes depending on how
Alpamare's waterpark in Scarborough, UK, has fended off the threat of legal action from creditors
UKinbound has publicly backed the government's much-maligned Brexit deal, saying that it would offer some
The government's autumn budget – the last fiscal event before the UK leaves the European
Five-a-side football centre operator Powerleague will begin restructuring its business after the firm's creditors accepted
A proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to restructure 5-a-side football operator Powerleague would lead to
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
The soon-to-be-built Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid and the Olympic Stadium in the Azerbaijani capital Baku
A little known amendment to taxation laws means UK health clubs could be entitled to
The potential sale of Fitness First UK has sparked “a significant amount of interest,” with
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Pure Gym has emerged as the victor of the long-running race to acquire LA fitness.
Fitness First CEO Andrew Cosslett believes the gym chain has put its darkest days behind
Pure Gym is the reported frontrunner in a three-horse race to buy LA fitness for
Sports Direct is bidding to scale up its dual-use gym and retail concept – part
Not-for-profit trust Freedom Leisure has acquired three gyms formerly owned by LA fitness as part
Arthur Laundy, owner of Laundy Hotel Group, and the former liquor-shop chain owner turned property
LA fitness has outlined plans for growth and potential future investment as the operator confirms
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site,
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload
Following the news that JD Sports plans to incorporate a JD Gym into its major
Having launched the first Sports Direct Fitness.com gym earlier this week, the newest entrant to
Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA
Peter Weishar has been appointed dean of Florida State University’s College of Visual Arts, Theatre
Fitness First has raised a new £115m debt facility that will be used to pay
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is
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HCM promotional features
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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