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PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
The iconic Carlton Hotel in Cannes has introduced Italian excellence to its newly revamped fitness
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
The boundaries that mapped the cardio floor, the weight room and aerobics classes have been
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Wellness, beauty and fitness online booking and business management platform ​​ Vagaro will host its
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
PureGym expects lockdowns to last "until at least 31 March" – and that it will
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
PureGym's operations in Europe have helped the business through the UK lockdown, according to CEO
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
A new cross-training concept has arrived, offering weightlifting, athletic, metabolic, and functional exercises in a
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Veteran physician Sir Muir Gray has called on Health Secretary Matt Hancock to enlist the
US-based Eat the Frog Fitness, co-founded by Olympic champion Bryan Clay, will enter the Canadian
Enter now for your chance to be awarded the UK’s best Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor
Enter now for your chance to be awarded the UK’s best Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor
Ralph Scholz is joining the management team at German fitness operator McFit in an executive
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the 2017 cohort of its
Until recently, apart from being time consuming, measuring body composition has been inaccurate, inconsistent and
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Sports nutrition industry leader, Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce the ON Gold Standard Awards
Danish health club giant Fitness World has acquired the Polish gym group Condizione as part
The Danish arm of low-cost gym chain Fresh Fitness has been sold to the country’s
More than 500 health and fitness industry professionals from across the globe are expected to
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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Opinion
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM magazine
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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
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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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
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
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
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Fitness World news

PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
The iconic Carlton Hotel in Cannes has introduced Italian excellence to its newly revamped fitness
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
The boundaries that mapped the cardio floor, the weight room and aerobics classes have been
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Wellness, beauty and fitness online booking and business management platform ​​ Vagaro will host its
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
PureGym expects lockdowns to last "until at least 31 March" – and that it will
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
PureGym's operations in Europe have helped the business through the UK lockdown, according to CEO
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
A new cross-training concept has arrived, offering weightlifting, athletic, metabolic, and functional exercises in a
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
Veteran physician Sir Muir Gray has called on Health Secretary Matt Hancock to enlist the
US-based Eat the Frog Fitness, co-founded by Olympic champion Bryan Clay, will enter the Canadian
Enter now for your chance to be awarded the UK’s best Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor
Enter now for your chance to be awarded the UK’s best Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor
Ralph Scholz is joining the management team at German fitness operator McFit in an executive
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the 2017 cohort of its
Until recently, apart from being time consuming, measuring body composition has been inaccurate, inconsistent and
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Sports nutrition industry leader, Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce the ON Gold Standard Awards
Danish health club giant Fitness World has acquired the Polish gym group Condizione as part
The Danish arm of low-cost gym chain Fresh Fitness has been sold to the country’s
More than 500 health and fitness industry professionals from across the globe are expected to
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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