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Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Orangetheory has introduced a new AI-powered heart-rate tracking system called MaxHR to boost the personalisation
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
A study of gym visit data from the US suggests that health clubs and fitness
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
Leading fitness chains in the US are closing their clubs and studios, as a measure
Biomedical tech specialist InBody USA is launching a network of body composition analysis testing sites
NICOLEHOLLIS have completed a six-year, $61m (€55m, £47m) renovation of the 1930s-era Kimpton Angler’s Hotel
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Orangetheory Fitness has opened its 100th franchised site in Canada, seven years after it first
Boutique fitness studio operator Digme Fitness will begin offering its business model to franchisees, as
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
The prospect of the current boutique fitness boom reaching a "breaking point" will be among
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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Deena Gillan

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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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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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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Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Orangetheory news

Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Orangetheory has introduced a new AI-powered heart-rate tracking system called MaxHR to boost the personalisation
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
A study of gym visit data from the US suggests that health clubs and fitness
Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
Leading fitness chains in the US are closing their clubs and studios, as a measure
Biomedical tech specialist InBody USA is launching a network of body composition analysis testing sites
NICOLEHOLLIS have completed a six-year, $61m (€55m, £47m) renovation of the 1930s-era Kimpton Angler’s Hotel
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Orangetheory Fitness has opened its 100th franchised site in Canada, seven years after it first
Boutique fitness studio operator Digme Fitness will begin offering its business model to franchisees, as
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
The prospect of the current boutique fitness boom reaching a "breaking point" will be among
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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