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Jims news

The fitness sector is “resilient and financially strong”, says HFA report
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Jims launches Prime Physio, set to be Belgian’s largest physiotherapy network
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Jims doubles in size with the acquisition of NRG.
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
The gym model is a “leaky bucket” and “makes no sense”, says Virgin Active group CEO Dean Kowarski, who is prioritising retention
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
"Gen Z are choosing gyms over pubs," The Gym Group CEO Will Orr tells HCM Summit
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
Inaugural HCM Summit launches in London, uniting health, fitness and wellness leaders
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
PROMOTION
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
More featured supplier news
Third Space creates new luxury club in historic London landmark
Third Space is gearing up to open its 12th site – the third this year
Fitness First announces new premium membership in partnership with HealthHero
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
EGYM signs as HCM Summit Platinum Partner for three years
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
The Well HQ partners with The Fitness Group to deliver female-focused training
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson joins the speaker lineup at the HCM Summit to share insights into his journey to health and wellbeing
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts, publishes high performance management book
Happy staff make more profitable businesses is the message of Jetts CEO, Elaine Jobson’s new
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Colruyt Group is using retail insight to drive its health club business, says PJ Nuitten
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Dean Kowarski, global CEO of Virgin Active, will keynote at HCM Summit 2024
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Hospitality veteran Belinda Steward takes the helm at Places Leisure
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Global summit will bring together industry leaders in health, fitness and wellness
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Will Orr presents new strategy for The Gym Group
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Third Space gears up to open three new clubs
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
The Gym Group revolutionises training for midlife women with industry-first programme
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Les Mills refreshes its top team and gears up for new workout launches
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
Emlyn Brown predicts crucial wellness travel trends for 2024
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Pillar Wellbeing to launch wellness club ecosystem optimising hotel health club occupancy
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
Research
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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Obituary

Les Mills

The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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
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
Profile

Cameron Saunders

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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”
HCM magazine
Tech

Beyond Club Management

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Editor's letter

Growing the market

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
Data

Evolving position

As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Research

Lost steps

People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Profile

Seb Coe

World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

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
Profile

David Stalker

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
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Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
More catalogues
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
GLL: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
CET CryoSpas: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Wellness Destination AI Tech Summit – Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, 28-29 Sept 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand (Bangkok) Billiards Expo 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand(Bangkok）Amusement & Attraction Park Expo
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
HoloLife Summit
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates

Jims news

The fitness sector is “resilient and financially strong”, says HFA report
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Jims launches Prime Physio, set to be Belgian’s largest physiotherapy network
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Jims doubles in size with the acquisition of NRG.
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
The gym model is a “leaky bucket” and “makes no sense”, says Virgin Active group CEO Dean Kowarski, who is prioritising retention
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
"Gen Z are choosing gyms over pubs," The Gym Group CEO Will Orr tells HCM Summit
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
Inaugural HCM Summit launches in London, uniting health, fitness and wellness leaders
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
PROMOTION
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
More featured supplier news
Third Space creates new luxury club in historic London landmark
Third Space is gearing up to open its 12th site – the third this year
Fitness First announces new premium membership in partnership with HealthHero
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
EGYM signs as HCM Summit Platinum Partner for three years
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
The Well HQ partners with The Fitness Group to deliver female-focused training
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson joins the speaker lineup at the HCM Summit to share insights into his journey to health and wellbeing
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts, publishes high performance management book
Happy staff make more profitable businesses is the message of Jetts CEO, Elaine Jobson’s new
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Colruyt Group is using retail insight to drive its health club business, says PJ Nuitten
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Dean Kowarski, global CEO of Virgin Active, will keynote at HCM Summit 2024
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Hospitality veteran Belinda Steward takes the helm at Places Leisure
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Global summit will bring together industry leaders in health, fitness and wellness
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Will Orr presents new strategy for The Gym Group
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Third Space gears up to open three new clubs
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
The Gym Group revolutionises training for midlife women with industry-first programme
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Les Mills refreshes its top team and gears up for new workout launches
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
Emlyn Brown predicts crucial wellness travel trends for 2024
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
Pillar Wellbeing to launch wellness club ecosystem optimising hotel health club occupancy
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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”
HCM magazine
Tech

Beyond Club Management

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Editor's letter

Growing the market

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
Data

Evolving position

As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Research

Lost steps

People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Profile

Seb Coe

World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

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
Profile

David Stalker

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
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
More catalogues
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
GLL: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
CET CryoSpas: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
More
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Wellness Destination AI Tech Summit – Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, 28-29 Sept 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand (Bangkok) Billiards Expo 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand(Bangkok）Amusement & Attraction Park Expo
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
HoloLife Summit
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates
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