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Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Village Health and Wellness Clubs, which was acquired by Blackstone from KSL in July 2024,
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Everlast Gyms is nearing the launch a new London Flagship, along with three other flagship
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Market research outfit, Leisure DB, is launching a monthly ‘market tracker’ for the UK’s health
Xponential Fitness has posted losses of US$18 million for Q3 2024 – up from US$5.2
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier has unveiled plans to introduce an innovative medi-wellness concept to
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Raffles Hotels and Resorts will open its flagship London property on 29 September, complete with
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Dior has launched a brand new wellness retreat at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in
Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Living Earth Crafts (LEC) has named Jill Carlen as vice
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand has introduced a new medical wellness centre in partnership
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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HCM magazine
HCM People
CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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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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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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New opening news

Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Village Health and Wellness Clubs, which was acquired by Blackstone from KSL in July 2024,
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Everlast Gyms is nearing the launch a new London Flagship, along with three other flagship
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Market research outfit, Leisure DB, is launching a monthly ‘market tracker’ for the UK’s health
Xponential Fitness has posted losses of US$18 million for Q3 2024 – up from US$5.2
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier has unveiled plans to introduce an innovative medi-wellness concept to
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Raffles Hotels and Resorts will open its flagship London property on 29 September, complete with
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Dior has launched a brand new wellness retreat at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in
Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Living Earth Crafts (LEC) has named Jill Carlen as vice
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
Banyan Tree has launched its first resort and spa in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand has introduced a new medical wellness centre in partnership
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York,
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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