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LA Fitness news

After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Altis, an artificial intelligence-based personal trainer solution, has secured more than US$3m worth of financing,
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
Leading fitness chains in the US are closing their clubs and studios, as a measure
Fitness franchise YourZone45 has concluded a second round of funding, as it prepares to expand
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
Boutique fitness franchise YourZone45 has secured investment and executive support from fitness industry specialists Mhairi
PureGym has completed the acquisition of Soho Gyms and its 10 clubs, all of which
The opening of 20 new sites and membership growth in its existing clubs has helped
Budget club operator énergie Fitness is looking for a new financial partner after appointing Clearwater
UK trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has appointed Ross Chester to its board as chief
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping is opening a 30,000sq ft (2,787sq m) operation at The
Anytime Fitness says it's targeting 400 UK clubs within the next three years, as it
Stuart Broster has been appointed Anytime Fitness UK chief executive - a newly created role
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has acquired Air Space Trampoline in a multi-million pound cash
The DW Group has appointed Martin Long as its chief executive officer. Long led the
Increased membership numbers helped Pure Gym record strong financial results in 2016, with further rises
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
US-based health club operator LA Fitness has opened a 45,000sq ft (4,200sq m) flagship club
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym, has confirmed this morning to Health Club Management that
Reports breaking overnight suggest Pure Gym's planned IPO will not now go ahead. According to
Pure Gym is to put its planned IPO on ice amid the ongoing market turbulence
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
Oxygen Freejumping has announced plans to bring the bounce to Leeds this summer with a
Pure Gym has given itself a solid launchpad for its expected summer IPO, reporting significant
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
HCM magazine
Strength
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

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
Editor's letter
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
Life Lessons
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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LA Fitness news

After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Altis, an artificial intelligence-based personal trainer solution, has secured more than US$3m worth of financing,
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
Leading fitness chains in the US are closing their clubs and studios, as a measure
Fitness franchise YourZone45 has concluded a second round of funding, as it prepares to expand
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
Boutique fitness franchise YourZone45 has secured investment and executive support from fitness industry specialists Mhairi
PureGym has completed the acquisition of Soho Gyms and its 10 clubs, all of which
The opening of 20 new sites and membership growth in its existing clubs has helped
Budget club operator énergie Fitness is looking for a new financial partner after appointing Clearwater
UK trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has appointed Ross Chester to its board as chief
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping is opening a 30,000sq ft (2,787sq m) operation at The
Anytime Fitness says it's targeting 400 UK clubs within the next three years, as it
Stuart Broster has been appointed Anytime Fitness UK chief executive - a newly created role
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has acquired Air Space Trampoline in a multi-million pound cash
The DW Group has appointed Martin Long as its chief executive officer. Long led the
Increased membership numbers helped Pure Gym record strong financial results in 2016, with further rises
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
US-based health club operator LA Fitness has opened a 45,000sq ft (4,200sq m) flagship club
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym, has confirmed this morning to Health Club Management that
Reports breaking overnight suggest Pure Gym's planned IPO will not now go ahead. According to
Pure Gym is to put its planned IPO on ice amid the ongoing market turbulence
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
Oxygen Freejumping has announced plans to bring the bounce to Leeds this summer with a
Pure Gym has given itself a solid launchpad for its expected summer IPO, reporting significant
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
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
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Brand-new gym opens with a focus on wellness and recovery from injury
Wandle Recreation Centre has opened its brand-new gym and wellbeing suite, offering a state- of-the-art facility for the whole community with a particular focus on supporting people recovering from injury or managing long-term health conditions.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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