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Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Ongoing investments in group training and member experience is leading to member growth, higher activity
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
US athletic country club chain, Life Time, has broadened its offering with the acquisition of
Everlast Gyms has confirmed the acquisition of four sites from Roko Health Clubs, in Chiswick,
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
Third quarter revenues are up by 8 per cent on last year at SATS; price
Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling
US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
London-based operator, Foundry, has completed its third round of investment as it prepares for expansion,
Midlands-based boutique operator, MK Health Hub, has launched a Pilates-inspired concept called MK Reformed, with
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Fitness influencer and karate champion, Anna Lewandowska, has announced the launch of a multi-concept boutique
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
The new Air Stepper from Inspace has been designed for HIIT training and is ideal
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort
12,300
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Group Training news

Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Ongoing investments in group training and member experience is leading to member growth, higher activity
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
US athletic country club chain, Life Time, has broadened its offering with the acquisition of
Everlast Gyms has confirmed the acquisition of four sites from Roko Health Clubs, in Chiswick,
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
Third quarter revenues are up by 8 per cent on last year at SATS; price
Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling
US boutique franchise business, Extraordinary Brands, has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with
London-based operator, Foundry, has completed its third round of investment as it prepares for expansion,
Midlands-based boutique operator, MK Health Hub, has launched a Pilates-inspired concept called MK Reformed, with
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Fitness influencer and karate champion, Anna Lewandowska, has announced the launch of a multi-concept boutique
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
The new Air Stepper from Inspace has been designed for HIIT training and is ideal
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort
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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
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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