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Merger news

Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
LifeFit Group has agreed its largest transaction to date, with the acquisition of FIT/One Group,
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Modern US wellness brand The Well has promoted Zeev Sharon, formerly VP of real estate,
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Online beauty and wellness booking company Treatwell has recently partnered with Apple Maps to allow
Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd
Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed the death of RSG Group founder, Rainer Schaller and
Spa, beauty, wellness and medical equipment supplier Gharieni Group has completed the acquisition of established
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell and salon management software Uala have merged into
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Myzone has announced a partnership with workforce wellness platform Wellonomics. The partnership will see Myzone
The Hamburg-based software company Sport Alliance has acquired easySolution GmbH. With the "Magicline" team and
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reorganised its top team in order to expand its estate
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier for the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries, Zenoti, has
The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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Editor's letter
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
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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
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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
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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
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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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
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
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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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Merger news

Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
LifeFit Group has agreed its largest transaction to date, with the acquisition of FIT/One Group,
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Modern US wellness brand The Well has promoted Zeev Sharon, formerly VP of real estate,
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Online beauty and wellness booking company Treatwell has recently partnered with Apple Maps to allow
Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd
Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed the death of RSG Group founder, Rainer Schaller and
Spa, beauty, wellness and medical equipment supplier Gharieni Group has completed the acquisition of established
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell and salon management software Uala have merged into
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Myzone has announced a partnership with workforce wellness platform Wellonomics. The partnership will see Myzone
The Hamburg-based software company Sport Alliance has acquired easySolution GmbH. With the "Magicline" team and
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reorganised its top team in order to expand its estate
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier for the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries, Zenoti, has
The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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