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A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Therme Group, a global leader in tourism and urban wellbeing, has collaborated with researchers at
Middleton Enterprises, a UK-based family investment office, has committed £1.6 million (US$2.1 million, €1.9 million)
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Inside a historical palace once owned by the Colonna family – one of the oldest
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
Storm LDN, a community-supporting boutique boxing gym concept based in London, is gearing up to
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM magazine
Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
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
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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Company profiles
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Model T news

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Therme Group, a global leader in tourism and urban wellbeing, has collaborated with researchers at
Middleton Enterprises, a UK-based family investment office, has committed £1.6 million (US$2.1 million, €1.9 million)
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Inside a historical palace once owned by the Colonna family – one of the oldest
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
Storm LDN, a community-supporting boutique boxing gym concept based in London, is gearing up to
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: 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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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