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Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Recovery-focused treatments are gaining momentum across spa and wellness as guests look for experiences that
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
For forty years, Aromatherapy Associates has shaped the way the spa world experiences essential oils.
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
European affordable fitness giant, Basic-Fit – which is known for its low staffing levels – has designed
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
A new clinic will open soon in Manchester UK offering science-backed health optimisation therapies, elite
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
US health and racquets club, Life Time, has raised its outlook for 2025 after unveiling
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
Global investment firm, Carlyle Global Credit is providing a financing package of €280 million to
Nordic operator, SATS continues its run of strong results, reporting a solid start to 2025
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
12,300
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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Specifier
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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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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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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
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
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
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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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Featured press releases
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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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.
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Momentum news

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Recovery-focused treatments are gaining momentum across spa and wellness as guests look for experiences that
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
For forty years, Aromatherapy Associates has shaped the way the spa world experiences essential oils.
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
European affordable fitness giant, Basic-Fit – which is known for its low staffing levels – has designed
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
A new clinic will open soon in Manchester UK offering science-backed health optimisation therapies, elite
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
US health and racquets club, Life Time, has raised its outlook for 2025 after unveiling
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
Global investment firm, Carlyle Global Credit is providing a financing package of €280 million to
Nordic operator, SATS continues its run of strong results, reporting a solid start to 2025
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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