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DW Fitness news

UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Everlast, the brand of choice for generations of world champion athletes, is set to open
Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Martin Long, CEO of DW Fitness First, has called on the government to speed up
DW Fitness First has extended its partnership with corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass, to increase
DW Fitness First has teamed up with Hollywood film studio Twentieth Century Fox for its
DW Fitness First has launched its new Kit & Collect service, aimed at increasing secondary
DW Fitness First is introducing a new water-based HIIT class in order to cater to
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Gym handle designers and manufacturers GRYPiT is expanding its range of cable equipment products with
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has appointed Justin Smith, the former managing director of
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of fitness app specialist Netpulse
Fitness First Bishopsgate, part of the DW Fitness First Group, has undergone a £1m refurbishment,
The long-running saga of the sale of Fitness First’s UK clubs looks to be in
DW Fitness has bought seven former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym, Health Club Managment
Sports Direct’s gym chain – Sports Direct Fitness – has revealed more elements of its
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness, is strengthening its sales force with a series of high-profile appointments
DW Sports Fitness Club is set to launch a new £3m gym in Lincoln, UK
DW Sports Fitness, the health club chain owned by former JJB founder Dave Whelan, has
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Talking point
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
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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
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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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
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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
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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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DW Fitness news

UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Everlast, the brand of choice for generations of world champion athletes, is set to open
Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Martin Long, CEO of DW Fitness First, has called on the government to speed up
DW Fitness First has extended its partnership with corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass, to increase
DW Fitness First has teamed up with Hollywood film studio Twentieth Century Fox for its
DW Fitness First has launched its new Kit & Collect service, aimed at increasing secondary
DW Fitness First is introducing a new water-based HIIT class in order to cater to
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Gym handle designers and manufacturers GRYPiT is expanding its range of cable equipment products with
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has appointed Justin Smith, the former managing director of
Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of fitness app specialist Netpulse
Fitness First Bishopsgate, part of the DW Fitness First Group, has undergone a £1m refurbishment,
The long-running saga of the sale of Fitness First’s UK clubs looks to be in
DW Fitness has bought seven former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym, Health Club Managment
Sports Direct’s gym chain – Sports Direct Fitness – has revealed more elements of its
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness, is strengthening its sales force with a series of high-profile appointments
DW Sports Fitness Club is set to launch a new £3m gym in Lincoln, UK
DW Sports Fitness, the health club chain owned by former JJB founder Dave Whelan, has
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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