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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
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

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay

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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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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
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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
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Talking point
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…
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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
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
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
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Company profiles
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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.
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Financial news

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
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

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay

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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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