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Q1 news

Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
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
12,300
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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HCM magazine
Interview
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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Strength
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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Research
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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
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Q1 news

Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
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
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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