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Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has joined Les Mills as a non-executive director. Acknowledged
After introducing Xponential’s reformer Pilates concept, Club Pilates, to Germany last year, Matin Seibold's LifeFit
German health and fitness operator, LifeFit Group, has found a new investor – Waterland Private
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of boutique fitness brands onto the
German fitness group LifeFit has revealed plans to convert five of its Fitness First sites
Germany-based LifeFit Group has added regional operator Smile X to its growing portfolio of fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
US-based private property investor Trinity Investments has partnered with Oaktree Capital – a global asset
Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First Asia have merged to create one of the largest fitness
Quadrant Private Equity has agreed to acquire Fitness First Australia from hedge fund giant Oaktree
The long-running saga of the sale of Fitness First’s UK clubs looks to be in
The fate of Fitness First looks likely to be settled within weeks. Industry sources indicate
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
As predicted by Health Club Management in November, the investment giant that former Fitness First
The potential sale of Fitness First UK has sparked “a significant amount of interest,” with
Low cost health club chain easyGym is reportedly being prepared for a sale. According to
Fitness First has quietly pulled down the shutters on its BEAT microgym in Charing Cross,
Fitness First has sold its Queen’s Park health club in Bournemouth – the site on
Fitness First has announced it will invest £7.5m in a series of ‘Connected Fitness Labs’,
Former Fitness First CEO and current chair Andrew Cosslett has joined global private equity firm
Speculation is mounting that Fitness First could soon be up for sale, with owner Oaktree
Fitness First is planning to sell up to 10 regional UK health clubs as the
Fitness First has abandoned plans to sell off its German division after offers failed to
Fitness First CEO Andrew Cosslett – the man credited with leading the gym chain’s turnaround
The sale of Fitness First Germany is still alive, according to its managing director Stefan
Ikos Oceania has launched in Halkidiki, Greece – the first of two Ikos Resorts properties
The explosion of new boutique gym sites across London demonstrates how consumers are waking up
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
Sani Resorts and global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management have formed a luxury resort
Fitness First is in talks to sell its 80 health clubs in Germany as the
Health club operator Fitness First has completed its restructuring, following a turbulent two-year period during
The Los Angeles City Planning Commission has approved proposals for a 1.5 million sq ft
Health club operator Fitness First has signed a three-month waiver agreement with its key creditors
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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
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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
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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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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…
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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
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.
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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: Leisure Energy Ltd
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Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
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Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
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Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
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Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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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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Oaktree news

Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has joined Les Mills as a non-executive director. Acknowledged
After introducing Xponential’s reformer Pilates concept, Club Pilates, to Germany last year, Matin Seibold's LifeFit
German health and fitness operator, LifeFit Group, has found a new investor – Waterland Private
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of boutique fitness brands onto the
German fitness group LifeFit has revealed plans to convert five of its Fitness First sites
Germany-based LifeFit Group has added regional operator Smile X to its growing portfolio of fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
US-based private property investor Trinity Investments has partnered with Oaktree Capital – a global asset
Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First Asia have merged to create one of the largest fitness
Quadrant Private Equity has agreed to acquire Fitness First Australia from hedge fund giant Oaktree
The long-running saga of the sale of Fitness First’s UK clubs looks to be in
The fate of Fitness First looks likely to be settled within weeks. Industry sources indicate
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
As predicted by Health Club Management in November, the investment giant that former Fitness First
The potential sale of Fitness First UK has sparked “a significant amount of interest,” with
Low cost health club chain easyGym is reportedly being prepared for a sale. According to
Fitness First has quietly pulled down the shutters on its BEAT microgym in Charing Cross,
Fitness First has sold its Queen’s Park health club in Bournemouth – the site on
Fitness First has announced it will invest £7.5m in a series of ‘Connected Fitness Labs’,
Former Fitness First CEO and current chair Andrew Cosslett has joined global private equity firm
Speculation is mounting that Fitness First could soon be up for sale, with owner Oaktree
Fitness First is planning to sell up to 10 regional UK health clubs as the
Fitness First has abandoned plans to sell off its German division after offers failed to
Fitness First CEO Andrew Cosslett – the man credited with leading the gym chain’s turnaround
The sale of Fitness First Germany is still alive, according to its managing director Stefan
Ikos Oceania has launched in Halkidiki, Greece – the first of two Ikos Resorts properties
The explosion of new boutique gym sites across London demonstrates how consumers are waking up
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
Sani Resorts and global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management have formed a luxury resort
Fitness First is in talks to sell its 80 health clubs in Germany as the
Health club operator Fitness First has completed its restructuring, following a turbulent two-year period during
The Los Angeles City Planning Commission has approved proposals for a 1.5 million sq ft
Health club operator Fitness First has signed a three-month waiver agreement with its key creditors
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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: 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: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: David Grey Rehab
Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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