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Life Fitness news

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Fitness influencer and karate champion, Anna Lewandowska, has announced the launch of a multi-concept boutique
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
EGYM, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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
Interview
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
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
HCM magazine
Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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Life Fitness news

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Fitness influencer and karate champion, Anna Lewandowska, has announced the launch of a multi-concept boutique
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
EGYM, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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