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Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Jeremy McCarthy explores what it takes to create
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
A university study has helped a sporting charity secure funding to extend a successful mental
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym, has cancelled its plans to offload the
Virgin Active has appointed New Yorker Israel Rivera in a newly-created role of head of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
European premium brand Holmes Place has grown its portfolio to more than 90 clubs after
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold two of his Rush Fitness clubs to Swansea-based
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
Neil Balnaves, Ardent Leisure chair and non-executive chair, will step down from his role in
Ardent Leisure is planning significant investment in its entertainment ventures after offloading its health club
Serco has ditched plans to offload its leisure business, with the services giant reluctant to
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
DW Fitness has bought seven former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym, Health Club Managment
Services giant Serco’s plans to offload its leisure arm as part of CEO Rupert Soames’
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
The sale of Fitness First Germany is still alive, according to its managing director Stefan
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
Competition in the low cost sector of the gym market will intensify over the next
Up to 70 UK leisure and sports facilities face an uncertain future after operator Serco
Fitness First is in talks to sell its 80 health clubs in Germany as the
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload
Celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony has sold his eponymous club in Notting Hill to HIIT-focused
LA fitness has rolled out its new high intensity, 20-minute signature classes across its UK
Entrepreneur James Caan has acquired the two remaining hotels from the former Von Essen portfolio
Image: Goodlife will acquire six Fitness First gyms Goodlife Health Clubs has confirmed its intention
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has moved forward with efforts to offload the site
HMV Group has conditionally agreed to offload Hammersmith Apollo Limited (HAL), the owner and operator
Image: Fitness First will retain 80 UK health clubs Fitness First has announced plans to
Image: The resort was sold to an unnamed buyer The Soneva Group has sold its
Image: Accor is withdrawing from Motel 6 Accor is to offload its US Economy Hotels
Thomas Cook Group has reached an agreement to sell its interest in the Spain-based hotel
BAA will be forced to offload Stansted and either Edinburgh or Glasgow airports after the
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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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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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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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
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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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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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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.
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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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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Jeremy McCarthy explores what it takes to create
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
A university study has helped a sporting charity secure funding to extend a successful mental
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym, has cancelled its plans to offload the
Virgin Active has appointed New Yorker Israel Rivera in a newly-created role of head of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
European premium brand Holmes Place has grown its portfolio to more than 90 clubs after
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold two of his Rush Fitness clubs to Swansea-based
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
Neil Balnaves, Ardent Leisure chair and non-executive chair, will step down from his role in
Ardent Leisure is planning significant investment in its entertainment ventures after offloading its health club
Serco has ditched plans to offload its leisure business, with the services giant reluctant to
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
DW Fitness has bought seven former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym, Health Club Managment
Services giant Serco’s plans to offload its leisure arm as part of CEO Rupert Soames’
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
The sale of Fitness First Germany is still alive, according to its managing director Stefan
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
Competition in the low cost sector of the gym market will intensify over the next
Up to 70 UK leisure and sports facilities face an uncertain future after operator Serco
Fitness First is in talks to sell its 80 health clubs in Germany as the
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload
Celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony has sold his eponymous club in Notting Hill to HIIT-focused
LA fitness has rolled out its new high intensity, 20-minute signature classes across its UK
Entrepreneur James Caan has acquired the two remaining hotels from the former Von Essen portfolio
Image: Goodlife will acquire six Fitness First gyms Goodlife Health Clubs has confirmed its intention
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has moved forward with efforts to offload the site
HMV Group has conditionally agreed to offload Hammersmith Apollo Limited (HAL), the owner and operator
Image: Fitness First will retain 80 UK health clubs Fitness First has announced plans to
Image: The resort was sold to an unnamed buyer The Soneva Group has sold its
Image: Accor is withdrawing from Motel 6 Accor is to offload its US Economy Hotels
Thomas Cook Group has reached an agreement to sell its interest in the Spain-based hotel
BAA will be forced to offload Stansted and either Edinburgh or Glasgow airports after the
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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: 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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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: 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.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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