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HCM Summit news

The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
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
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
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
"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
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
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
FitnessGenes has launched a crowdfunder campaign via Europe Republic, with the aim of raising investment
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
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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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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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
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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HCM Summit news

The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
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
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
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
"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
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
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
FitnessGenes has launched a crowdfunder campaign via Europe Republic, with the aim of raising investment
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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