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16 Jul 2026
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
23 Jun 2026
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
16 Jun 2026
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
26 May 2026
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
06 May 2026
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
22 Apr 2026
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
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New venue The Lands by Capella includes a longevity centre to complement sister hotel Capella Sydney
20 Apr 2026
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
07 Apr 2026
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
30 Mar 2026
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
26 Mar 2026
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
16 Feb 2026
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
07 Jan 2026
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial
10 Dec 2025
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
23 Oct 2025
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
07 Oct 2025
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
22 Sep 2025
Neil Jacobs will provide strategic advice to Cain International across the capital investment company’s portfolio
11 Sep 2025
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
10 Sep 2025
Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of
20 Aug 2025
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
18 Aug 2025
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
01 Jul 2025
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
27 Jun 2025
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
20 Jun 2025
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
03 Jun 2025
The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection, will have a luxury spa and fitness centre when the
12 May 2025
Private equity firm, TSG Consumer Partners, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based EoS
30 Apr 2025
The proposed MBO of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has stalled following the withdrawal of the private
28 Apr 2025
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
16 Apr 2025
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
16 Apr 2025
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
09 Apr 2025
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
31 Mar 2025
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
14 Mar 2025
TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa
05 Mar 2025
LifeFit Group is expanding its range of premium clubs with the acquisition of Sports &
27 Jan 2025
111Skin has secured a significant minority investment from Skyy Partners, the consumer-focused private equity firm
16 Jan 2025
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
26 Nov 2024
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
30 Oct 2024
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
27 Sep 2024
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
18 Sep 2024
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
06 Sep 2024
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills,
a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released,
LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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experience really delivers more
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New legislation is exposing weakness
and potential liabilities in the
management of customer data in
health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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