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US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
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
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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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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
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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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Membership news

US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissement (France) last
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
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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
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
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: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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