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HCM Summit news

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Gymbox Farringdon – owned by the Urban Gym Group – has become the first gym
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
With interest in padel skyrocketing, David Lloyd Clubs is extending its padel programme, positioning itself
As Urban Gym Group snaps up three new clubs, it says it is actively seeking
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
After four launches last year, Third Space is keeping up the pace of expansion with
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
There is a social shift towards people making fitness routines part of their identity, Eric
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Future Practice co-founder and Modern Wellness podcaster, Oliver Patrick, kicks off the HCM Summit today
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
HCM People
CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
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
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With a reputation for quality and reliability, Gymkit UK proudly partners with many of the ...
Company profiles
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Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Supplier Showcases
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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.
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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13-13 Jun 2026
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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HCM Summit news

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Gymbox Farringdon – owned by the Urban Gym Group – has become the first gym
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
With interest in padel skyrocketing, David Lloyd Clubs is extending its padel programme, positioning itself
As Urban Gym Group snaps up three new clubs, it says it is actively seeking
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
After four launches last year, Third Space is keeping up the pace of expansion with
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
There is a social shift towards people making fitness routines part of their identity, Eric
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Future Practice co-founder and Modern Wellness podcaster, Oliver Patrick, kicks off the HCM Summit today
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
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: Gymkit UK
With a reputation for quality and reliability, Gymkit UK proudly partners with many of the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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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