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Chelsea news

Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Premium London hotel The Carlton Tower Jumeirah has unveiled a new partnership with Seed to
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
The Leighton House Museum in Holland Park, London, has opened to the public following a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is set to strengthen its portfolio with two new
Barry’s has launched a HIIT spin and strength class called Ride in New York City.
Illuminated River, described as the world’s longest public artwork, will be lit in commemoration of
British spa and bodycare brand Elemental Herbology has recently launched a permanent residency at The
In September 2021, a luxury development for over 65s will open in London designed to
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
A boutique hotel in the heart of Chelsea, London, has unveiled a partnership with esteemed
Boutique operator FitSpace has opened its second studio in London, within the ESPA Life luxury
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
A new family fitness focused operator is preparing to open its first site in Putney,
Chelsea Football Club has put its plans to build a new stadium on hold until
The Harbour Club Chelsea health club and gym has undergone a recent refurbishment aimed at
The historic Terminal Warehouse, in the West Chelsea area of New York, is being transformed
Chelsea FC has become the first English Premier League club to offer fans a food
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Five sports have secured additional funding towards their high-performance programmes ahead of the Tokyo 2020
Nex Architecture has created a sculptural restaurant with curved glazed façades that open up for
Spa designers, Sparcstudio, have unveiled the £14million Cottonmill Spa for Sopwell House Hotel, after 21
Strictly Come Dancing star Ashley Roberts and DJ Locksmith from dance music group Rudimental have
SoulCycle has revealed plans to open three new studios in London, UK, as it looks
A new wellness concept is set to open in the Nine Elms neighbourhood of Battersea,
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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
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
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
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
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Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Chelsea news

Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
Premium London hotel The Carlton Tower Jumeirah has unveiled a new partnership with Seed to
The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather
The Leighton House Museum in Holland Park, London, has opened to the public following a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is set to strengthen its portfolio with two new
Barry’s has launched a HIIT spin and strength class called Ride in New York City.
Illuminated River, described as the world’s longest public artwork, will be lit in commemoration of
British spa and bodycare brand Elemental Herbology has recently launched a permanent residency at The
In September 2021, a luxury development for over 65s will open in London designed to
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
A boutique hotel in the heart of Chelsea, London, has unveiled a partnership with esteemed
Boutique operator FitSpace has opened its second studio in London, within the ESPA Life luxury
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
A new family fitness focused operator is preparing to open its first site in Putney,
Chelsea Football Club has put its plans to build a new stadium on hold until
The Harbour Club Chelsea health club and gym has undergone a recent refurbishment aimed at
The historic Terminal Warehouse, in the West Chelsea area of New York, is being transformed
Chelsea FC has become the first English Premier League club to offer fans a food
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Five sports have secured additional funding towards their high-performance programmes ahead of the Tokyo 2020
Nex Architecture has created a sculptural restaurant with curved glazed façades that open up for
Spa designers, Sparcstudio, have unveiled the £14million Cottonmill Spa for Sopwell House Hotel, after 21
Strictly Come Dancing star Ashley Roberts and DJ Locksmith from dance music group Rudimental have
SoulCycle has revealed plans to open three new studios in London, UK, as it looks
A new wellness concept is set to open in the Nine Elms neighbourhood of Battersea,
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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