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Munich news

EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
LifeFit Group has agreed its largest transaction to date, with the acquisition of FIT/One Group,
LifeFit Group is expanding its range of premium clubs with the acquisition of Sports &
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
The multi-million revamp of McFit continues, with the completion of its first new-look studio in
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
Having piloted the McFit rebrand earlier this year, RSG Group has now lifted the lid
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil a brand new Asaya wellness spa in 2024 at
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The ​​Inaugural IHRSA SMART Summit has kicked off in Munich, Germany, with a focus on
The global health and fitness industry is returning to a busy programme of live trade
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Speaking exclusive to HCM, Ralph Scholz and Nathalie Smeeman have confirmed that B2B trade show
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
Plans to build Germany's first inland surf park have been approved by the Hallbergmoos municipality
International luxury hotel group Kempinski has launched a new room category, which it will market
Leading wellness supplier Klafs has been acquired by independent pan-European investment company Egeria. With Egeria
As the global vaccine rollout brings reopening closer and heralds the end of lockdowns, jostling
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, the conference
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
French footwear brand Veja has won a Product of the Year award in the 2020
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired the Hamburg Meridian Group, which operates eight premium health
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Mandarin Oriental hotel group’s Silent Night programme will take place this year on the 11
German city Munich will host the 2022 European Championships following unanimous approval of its bid
MVRDV has recently completed the WERK12 mixed-use building in Munich, Germany, with elements that can
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
Fitness studio operator Bodystreet has expanded its UK operations with the opening of two new
The Andaz Hotel Munich Tor Schwabinger – Germany's first Andaz-branded hospitality venue – has opened
David Adjaye has formulated a master plan for a series of light-filled residential homes in
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Insight
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
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Munich news

EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
LifeFit Group has agreed its largest transaction to date, with the acquisition of FIT/One Group,
LifeFit Group is expanding its range of premium clubs with the acquisition of Sports &
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
The multi-million revamp of McFit continues, with the completion of its first new-look studio in
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
Having piloted the McFit rebrand earlier this year, RSG Group has now lifted the lid
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil a brand new Asaya wellness spa in 2024 at
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The ​​Inaugural IHRSA SMART Summit has kicked off in Munich, Germany, with a focus on
The global health and fitness industry is returning to a busy programme of live trade
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Speaking exclusive to HCM, Ralph Scholz and Nathalie Smeeman have confirmed that B2B trade show
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
Plans to build Germany's first inland surf park have been approved by the Hallbergmoos municipality
International luxury hotel group Kempinski has launched a new room category, which it will market
Leading wellness supplier Klafs has been acquired by independent pan-European investment company Egeria. With Egeria
As the global vaccine rollout brings reopening closer and heralds the end of lockdowns, jostling
Hong Kong-based luxury operator, Langham Hospitality Group will open a new hotel and spa in
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, the conference
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
French footwear brand Veja has won a Product of the Year award in the 2020
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired the Hamburg Meridian Group, which operates eight premium health
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
Mandarin Oriental hotel group’s Silent Night programme will take place this year on the 11
German city Munich will host the 2022 European Championships following unanimous approval of its bid
MVRDV has recently completed the WERK12 mixed-use building in Munich, Germany, with elements that can
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
Fitness studio operator Bodystreet has expanded its UK operations with the opening of two new
The Andaz Hotel Munich Tor Schwabinger – Germany's first Andaz-branded hospitality venue – has opened
David Adjaye has formulated a master plan for a series of light-filled residential homes in
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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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