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Q1 news

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Reviv, a global provider of IV and other nutritional supplements, has introduced a membership programme
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
On announcing its Q1 results today (8th May) Planet Fitness issued a statement, saying it's
Nordic operator, SATS continues its run of strong results, reporting a solid start to 2025
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
International wellness brand The Well is working on creating a brand new wellness-centric residential and
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
The Mandrake, a five-star boutique hotel in London’s Fitzrovia district, will unveil a playful new
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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

Q1 news

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Reviv, a global provider of IV and other nutritional supplements, has introduced a membership programme
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
On announcing its Q1 results today (8th May) Planet Fitness issued a statement, saying it's
Nordic operator, SATS continues its run of strong results, reporting a solid start to 2025
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
International wellness brand The Well is working on creating a brand new wellness-centric residential and
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
The Mandrake, a five-star boutique hotel in London’s Fitzrovia district, will unveil a playful new
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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