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PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Neil Jacobs will provide strategic advice to Cain International across the capital investment company’s portfolio
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection, will have a luxury spa and fitness centre when the
Private equity firm, TSG Consumer Partners, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based EoS
The proposed MBO of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has stalled following the withdrawal of the private
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa
LifeFit Group is expanding its range of premium clubs with the acquisition of Sports &
111Skin has secured a significant minority investment from Skyy Partners, the consumer-focused private equity firm
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
The UK’s largest operator of affordable fitness, PureGym, has announced today that CEO Humphrey Cobbold
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has joined Les Mills as a non-executive director. Acknowledged
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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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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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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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
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
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
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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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Private equity news

PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Neil Jacobs will provide strategic advice to Cain International across the capital investment company’s portfolio
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection, will have a luxury spa and fitness centre when the
Private equity firm, TSG Consumer Partners, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based EoS
The proposed MBO of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has stalled following the withdrawal of the private
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa
LifeFit Group is expanding its range of premium clubs with the acquisition of Sports &
111Skin has secured a significant minority investment from Skyy Partners, the consumer-focused private equity firm
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
The UK’s largest operator of affordable fitness, PureGym, has announced today that CEO Humphrey Cobbold
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has joined Les Mills as a non-executive director. Acknowledged
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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
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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