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Group exercise news

Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Village Health and Wellness Clubs, which was acquired by Blackstone from KSL in July 2024,
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
PureGym has launched three new fitness classes which both members and non-members will be able
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
Group exercise content creators, Les Mills, has launched the Les Mills Smartstep, which has been
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
Everyone Active is expanding its wellness offering, following the feedback of members who have joined
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Go Fit has invested more than €20 million in its latest development, a 22,000 square
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
XF Gym has announced its second UK site, at St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool,
12,300
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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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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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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Group exercise news

Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Village Health and Wellness Clubs, which was acquired by Blackstone from KSL in July 2024,
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
PureGym has launched three new fitness classes which both members and non-members will be able
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
Group exercise content creators, Les Mills, has launched the Les Mills Smartstep, which has been
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
Everyone Active is expanding its wellness offering, following the feedback of members who have joined
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Go Fit has invested more than €20 million in its latest development, a 22,000 square
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
XF Gym has announced its second UK site, at St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool,
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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