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Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Basic-Fit has opened its 600th club in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in the Pays de la
Former Efteling COO, Coen Bertens, and former BRC Imagination Arts exec, Bart Dohmen, have partnered
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
TRIB3 has secured a franchise deal which will see it open 20 studios across Belgium,
Rene Moos, CEO of European health club giant Basic-Fit, has described 2020 as the most
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has secured a €150m bridge facility, which it says will
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
The 12th annual Forum HOTel&SPA was held on 23 May at the Four Seasons George
Belgium-based Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) has revealed renderings of the firm’s winning proposal to transform
The first velodrome in Luxembourg will be designed by architectural firms Mecanoo and Metaform, who
One of Europe’s largest and most dramatic skateparks has been built in Luxembourg, in the
The 11th annual Forum Hotel & Spa conference took place last week at the Four
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Health club operator Basic-fit has seen revenue and profits increase by more than a quarter,
Increased memberships from club openings have helped boost revenues at Europe’s largest fitness operator, Basic-Fit.
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Gharieni has combined its branches in Belgium and the Netherlands,
European low-cost gym chain Basic-Fit is on target to open 100 clubs this year after
Ronald van der Vis, chairman of low-cost European fitness firm Basic-Fit, will step down next
A record number of new club openings helped low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit increase its
Following France’s decision to pledge €28m (US$30m, £23.8m) towards the protection of cultural heritage sites
A new national stadium accommodating football and rugby is expected to be built and ready
E-commerce giant Alibaba has earmarked an eye-watering US$100m (£81.9m, €91.6m) for the development of rugby
Basic-Fit enjoyed a bumpy start to life on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange today (10 June)
Europe’s largest budget health club chain Basic-Fit has announced it is planning to float on
A museum at the former home of Charlie Chaplin, which is dedicated to the cinema
A CHF60m (US$60.7m, €54.4m, £42m) museum dedicated to the life and times of Charlie Chaplin
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has been appointed to the board of the World Anti-Doping Agency
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the
Wahanda, online beauty booking platform, has acquired the French equivalent company ZenSoon – a week
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
A new independent health and fitness club, Factory4 Fitness Club & More, has opened in
Following an open design competition which saw more than 50 entrants, three architecture firms have
Fitness First is in talks to sell its 80 health clubs in Germany as the
A CHF60m (US$67m, €49m, £40m) museum dedicated to the life and times of Charlie Chaplin
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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HCM People

Deena Gillan

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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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

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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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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Opinion
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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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Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
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The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Luxembourg news

Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Basic-Fit has opened its 600th club in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in the Pays de la
Former Efteling COO, Coen Bertens, and former BRC Imagination Arts exec, Bart Dohmen, have partnered
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
TRIB3 has secured a franchise deal which will see it open 20 studios across Belgium,
Rene Moos, CEO of European health club giant Basic-Fit, has described 2020 as the most
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has secured a €150m bridge facility, which it says will
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
The 12th annual Forum HOTel&SPA was held on 23 May at the Four Seasons George
Belgium-based Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) has revealed renderings of the firm’s winning proposal to transform
The first velodrome in Luxembourg will be designed by architectural firms Mecanoo and Metaform, who
One of Europe’s largest and most dramatic skateparks has been built in Luxembourg, in the
The 11th annual Forum Hotel & Spa conference took place last week at the Four
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Health club operator Basic-fit has seen revenue and profits increase by more than a quarter,
Increased memberships from club openings have helped boost revenues at Europe’s largest fitness operator, Basic-Fit.
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Gharieni has combined its branches in Belgium and the Netherlands,
European low-cost gym chain Basic-Fit is on target to open 100 clubs this year after
Ronald van der Vis, chairman of low-cost European fitness firm Basic-Fit, will step down next
A record number of new club openings helped low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit increase its
Following France’s decision to pledge €28m (US$30m, £23.8m) towards the protection of cultural heritage sites
A new national stadium accommodating football and rugby is expected to be built and ready
E-commerce giant Alibaba has earmarked an eye-watering US$100m (£81.9m, €91.6m) for the development of rugby
Basic-Fit enjoyed a bumpy start to life on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange today (10 June)
Europe’s largest budget health club chain Basic-Fit has announced it is planning to float on
A museum at the former home of Charlie Chaplin, which is dedicated to the cinema
A CHF60m (US$60.7m, €54.4m, £42m) museum dedicated to the life and times of Charlie Chaplin
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has been appointed to the board of the World Anti-Doping Agency
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the
Wahanda, online beauty booking platform, has acquired the French equivalent company ZenSoon – a week
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
A new independent health and fitness club, Factory4 Fitness Club & More, has opened in
Following an open design competition which saw more than 50 entrants, three architecture firms have
Fitness First is in talks to sell its 80 health clubs in Germany as the
A CHF60m (US$67m, €49m, £40m) museum dedicated to the life and times of Charlie Chaplin
Alliance Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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