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15 Apr 2026
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
16 Apr 2025
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
09 Apr 2025
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
03 Apr 2025
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
22 Apr 2024
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
19 Apr 2024
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
10 Apr 2024
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
16 May 2023
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
14 Apr 2023
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
06 Apr 2022
The number of people with a gym membership in Europe increased by 1 million (or
30 Sep 2020
European fitness operators will face increased consolidation, accelerated digitalisation and the new reality of creating
22 May 2020
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial
20 Apr 2020
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
02 Apr 2020
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
08 Apr 2019
As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to
05 Dec 2018
The first ever FIBO USA kicks off in Orlando, Florida today (5 December 2018), directly
23 Apr 2018
A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped
07 Mar 2018
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed the dates and venue for the first ever FIBO USA fitness
05 Apr 2017
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
04 Apr 2017
Ronald van der Vis, chairman of low-cost European fitness firm Basic-Fit, will step down next
08 Apr 2015
FIBO week got underway in Cologne, Germany, this morning (8 April) with the start of
06 Oct 2014
EuropeActive board member and fitness industry stalwart Herman Rutgers has been named new FIBO Ambassador
02 May 2014
UK-based health club chains Virgin Active and David Lloyd Leisure are leading the charge of
27 Jul 2011
European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) is one of the eight associate partners of the
07 Mar 2011
European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) is to host its first executive leadership programme in
10 Mar 2010
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has expanded its reach to 23 countries. The
14 Oct 2009
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has continued to expand its membership base and
03 Jan 2008
The European Health & Fitness (EHFA) and the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
04 Sep 2007
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has appointed a new executive director, Herman Rutgers,
11 Sep 2006
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has convened the 6th Annual IHRSA European
07 Jul 2006
As the fitness industry heads towards a potential partnership with both government and businesses to
12 Dec 2005
The Register of Exercise Professionals has announced the winners of its 2005 Exceptional Achievement Awards
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry
about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal
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layering 10 modalities into one
experience really delivers more
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Shaun Grove
Owner, Stride Fitness“My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been”
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Software suppliers explain how AI,
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of operators and consumers
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released,
LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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New legislation is exposing weakness
and potential liabilities in the
management of customer data in
health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills,
a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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