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Urban Gym Group has confirmed it has entered the Irish market with the

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Spa Well has launched a CIBTAC-endorsed course to provide spa leaders with financial and commercial
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) is inviting spa and wellness industry professionals
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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
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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
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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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
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
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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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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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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Financial news

Urban Gym Group has confirmed it has entered the Irish market with the

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Spa Well has launched a CIBTAC-endorsed course to provide spa leaders with financial and commercial
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) is inviting spa and wellness industry professionals
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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