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Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Xponential Fitness has posted losses of US$18 million for Q3 2024 – up from US$5.2
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
An oil rig that spent three decades in the North Sea before it was retired
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has finally confirmed its plans for an initial public
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
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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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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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
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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…
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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Featured press releases
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To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
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Rumble news

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Xponential Fitness has posted losses of US$18 million for Q3 2024 – up from US$5.2
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
An oil rig that spent three decades in the North Sea before it was retired
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Xponential Fitness has launched X Pass, a package that allows subscribers to book classes across
Xponential Fitness is bouncing back strong from the effects of the pandemic, announcing a 78
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has finally confirmed its plans for an initial public
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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