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One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
The Mosaic Group, led by Dave Courteen, has sold The Shrewsbury Club to David Lloyd
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600
Core Health & Fitness, a portfolio company of US-based private equity firm Gainline Capital Partners
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
People with depression should be prescribed exercise and then monitored for the first 12 weeks
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
HIIT exercise activity in early life could help improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis, according
As the government announced its new obesity strategy to limit the impact of a potential
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
F45 is expanding its UK footprint with the launch of two new studios in Manchester.
Fusion Lifestyle, the highly experienced sports and leisure management brand is working with Power Plate
Pulse Fitness is set to expand its portfolio of cardio equipment with the launch of
Amanpuri – home to the flagship Aman Spa in Phuket, Thailand – is expanding its
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a more effective way to lose weight than longer,
Rockcliffe Hall Hotel & Spa in Darlington, UK, has invested £200,000 in the refurbishment of
Core Health & Fitness has launched a brand new HIIT rower to take on the
US-based Eat the Frog Fitness, co-founded by Olympic champion Bryan Clay, will enter the Canadian
The public perception of architects is skewed by a media that portrays a one-dimensional view
Boutique club operator Studio Lagree has opened its third London studio, at Nobu Hotel Shoreditch.
Crowd-funded company WallJam has launched an interactive training wall, designed to get people from all
Independent hotel group Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has revealed plans to spend £2.5m on upgrading
Technogym has launched the SkillRun, a new treadmill that combines both cardio and power training
High-intensity fitness sessions three times a week can slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease, new
David Lloyd Clubs is trialling a multi-sensory fitness and wellbeing class that incorporates light therapy
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
Boutique operator Speedflex has completed the purchase and rebranding of a fitness club in Reigate,
TRIB3 will be adding two studios to its portfolio this week, with the opening of
F45 Functional Training has recently opened a new location in Farringdon, North London, following the
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened thé Yard - a new signature training concept that
One of the biggest misconceptions made in the physical activity sector is that retired people
Online booking platform TruBe has launched an innovative on-demand personal training app that is designed
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
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
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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HCM People
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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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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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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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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.
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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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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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High intensity news

One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
The Mosaic Group, led by Dave Courteen, has sold The Shrewsbury Club to David Lloyd
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600
Core Health & Fitness, a portfolio company of US-based private equity firm Gainline Capital Partners
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
People with depression should be prescribed exercise and then monitored for the first 12 weeks
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
HIIT exercise activity in early life could help improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis, according
As the government announced its new obesity strategy to limit the impact of a potential
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
F45 is expanding its UK footprint with the launch of two new studios in Manchester.
Fusion Lifestyle, the highly experienced sports and leisure management brand is working with Power Plate
Pulse Fitness is set to expand its portfolio of cardio equipment with the launch of
Amanpuri – home to the flagship Aman Spa in Phuket, Thailand – is expanding its
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a more effective way to lose weight than longer,
Rockcliffe Hall Hotel & Spa in Darlington, UK, has invested £200,000 in the refurbishment of
Core Health & Fitness has launched a brand new HIIT rower to take on the
US-based Eat the Frog Fitness, co-founded by Olympic champion Bryan Clay, will enter the Canadian
The public perception of architects is skewed by a media that portrays a one-dimensional view
Boutique club operator Studio Lagree has opened its third London studio, at Nobu Hotel Shoreditch.
Crowd-funded company WallJam has launched an interactive training wall, designed to get people from all
Independent hotel group Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has revealed plans to spend £2.5m on upgrading
Technogym has launched the SkillRun, a new treadmill that combines both cardio and power training
High-intensity fitness sessions three times a week can slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease, new
David Lloyd Clubs is trialling a multi-sensory fitness and wellbeing class that incorporates light therapy
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
Boutique operator Speedflex has completed the purchase and rebranding of a fitness club in Reigate,
TRIB3 will be adding two studios to its portfolio this week, with the opening of
F45 Functional Training has recently opened a new location in Farringdon, North London, following the
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened thé Yard - a new signature training concept that
One of the biggest misconceptions made in the physical activity sector is that retired people
Online booking platform TruBe has launched an innovative on-demand personal training app that is designed
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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