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F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
David Beckham and F45 Training have finally settled the breach-of-contract lawsuit around Beckham’s ambassadorial agreement
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US-based
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
F45 has launched a corporate partnership programme which will enable businesses to open an F45
F45 will be launching its first studio in a hotel in Q3 2022, following a
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court action brought
F45 Training will begin offering its functional fitness classes on board cruise ships, after securing
Health club operator Life Time Group has become a publicly traded company again, after it
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
David Beckham has been named the new global partner for F45 Training. The partnership will
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the outlook
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has announced a partnership with F45 Training, one
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
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Profile
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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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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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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Editor's letter
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
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HCM People

Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Opinion
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F45 news

F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
David Beckham and F45 Training have finally settled the breach-of-contract lawsuit around Beckham’s ambassadorial agreement
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US-based
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
F45 has launched a corporate partnership programme which will enable businesses to open an F45
F45 will be launching its first studio in a hotel in Q3 2022, following a
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
David Beckham has been named as a partner in a newly-opened F45 studio in London,
Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court action brought
F45 Training will begin offering its functional fitness classes on board cruise ships, after securing
Health club operator Life Time Group has become a publicly traded company again, after it
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
David Beckham has been named the new global partner for F45 Training. The partnership will
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the outlook
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has announced a partnership with F45 Training, one
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
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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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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