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Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened thé Yard - a new signature training concept that
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Fit4Less has defended a billboard poster promoting its gyms as “light-hearted fun” despite coming under
Canadian operator GoodLife Fitness is on target to reach its goal of 100 low-cost clubs
A new budget gym has been launched by fitness industry veteran Mike Walker, who hopes
Canadian chain GoodLife Fitness has teamed up with US health club operator 24 Hour Fitness
The énergie group is gearing up to roll out its low-cost brand, Fit4less by énergie,
Xercise4Less is to launch a new £1.5m gym in the already-crowded Milton Keynes market as
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Prime Fitness – the largest énergie franchisee in Ireland which controls eight of the chain's
Leading Canadian health club operation GoodLife Fitness recently opened its latest club in downtown Calgary,
Fitness franchise the énergie Group is celebrating a major landmark after signing up its 100,000th
énergie Group chair and CEO Jan Spaticchia has set his sights on leading the fitness
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Canadian operator GoodLife has unveiled plans to bulk up through growth of its current GoodLife
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
énergie Fitness is the new operator of Naas Health and Fitness, a 31,000sq ft (2,880sq
A number of high-profile gym chains and businesses will be demonstrating the potential for health
énergie Group chair and CEO Jan Spaticchia has hit back at reports in the Irish
The énergie Group has signed a new franchise agreement to open at least five of
The énergie Group has outlined growth plans through concerted development of its budget gym offerings
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Health club franchisor and operator énergie Group has secured a deal with Abbey International Finance
Speaking at the awards ceremony for the third annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards during
As part of National Fitness Day, fitness model Louise Glover is holding an impromptu fitness
The winners of the Members' Choice Health Club Awards for 2013 were announced last night,
Concept Fitness International was chosen to supply Fit4Less in East Kilbride, UK. The site opted
The énergie Group Scotland is to become Scotland's biggest fitness operator as it prepares for
Fit4Less, the budget club arm of health club operator énergie Group, is to further expand
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
Image: The club is just 3,000sq ft in size Budget operator Fit4less by énergie has
The giant interactive training wall from Rugged Interactive has been installed at Fit4less by énergie
Image: Fit4less Canterbury's new larger premises Low cost gym operator Fit4less has revealed that its
Image: énergie chief executive Jan Spaticchia Health club franchise énergie group has withdrawn from its
Fit4less, the low cost fitness franchise owned by the énergie Group, remains 'on course' to
The énergie Group will roll out its low-cost Fit4less brand in Poland and South Africa
Fit4less, the low-cost gym concept created by the énergie Group, has launched its first UK
Low-cost health club operator Fit4less has continued to expand its UK estate after unveiling its
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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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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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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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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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
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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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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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Fit4Less news

Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened thé Yard - a new signature training concept that
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Fit4Less has defended a billboard poster promoting its gyms as “light-hearted fun” despite coming under
Canadian operator GoodLife Fitness is on target to reach its goal of 100 low-cost clubs
A new budget gym has been launched by fitness industry veteran Mike Walker, who hopes
Canadian chain GoodLife Fitness has teamed up with US health club operator 24 Hour Fitness
The énergie group is gearing up to roll out its low-cost brand, Fit4less by énergie,
Xercise4Less is to launch a new £1.5m gym in the already-crowded Milton Keynes market as
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Prime Fitness – the largest énergie franchisee in Ireland which controls eight of the chain's
Leading Canadian health club operation GoodLife Fitness recently opened its latest club in downtown Calgary,
Fitness franchise the énergie Group is celebrating a major landmark after signing up its 100,000th
énergie Group chair and CEO Jan Spaticchia has set his sights on leading the fitness
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Canadian operator GoodLife has unveiled plans to bulk up through growth of its current GoodLife
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
énergie Fitness is the new operator of Naas Health and Fitness, a 31,000sq ft (2,880sq
A number of high-profile gym chains and businesses will be demonstrating the potential for health
énergie Group chair and CEO Jan Spaticchia has hit back at reports in the Irish
The énergie Group has signed a new franchise agreement to open at least five of
The énergie Group has outlined growth plans through concerted development of its budget gym offerings
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Health club franchisor and operator énergie Group has secured a deal with Abbey International Finance
Speaking at the awards ceremony for the third annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards during
As part of National Fitness Day, fitness model Louise Glover is holding an impromptu fitness
The winners of the Members' Choice Health Club Awards for 2013 were announced last night,
Concept Fitness International was chosen to supply Fit4Less in East Kilbride, UK. The site opted
The énergie Group Scotland is to become Scotland's biggest fitness operator as it prepares for
Fit4Less, the budget club arm of health club operator énergie Group, is to further expand
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
Image: The club is just 3,000sq ft in size Budget operator Fit4less by énergie has
The giant interactive training wall from Rugged Interactive has been installed at Fit4less by énergie
Image: Fit4less Canterbury's new larger premises Low cost gym operator Fit4less has revealed that its
Image: énergie chief executive Jan Spaticchia Health club franchise énergie group has withdrawn from its
Fit4less, the low cost fitness franchise owned by the énergie Group, remains 'on course' to
The énergie Group will roll out its low-cost Fit4less brand in Poland and South Africa
Fit4less, the low-cost gym concept created by the énergie Group, has launched its first UK
Low-cost health club operator Fit4less has continued to expand its UK estate after unveiling its
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HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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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