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Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Dior has expanded its treatment menu with the introduction of the OZ Portable by OxygenCeuticals.
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Family-owned Alpine resort Hotel Lürzerhof in Austria’s SalzburgerLand has revealed plans for a €10 million
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
12,300
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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TPR news

Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Dior has expanded its treatment menu with the introduction of the OZ Portable by OxygenCeuticals.
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Family-owned Alpine resort Hotel Lürzerhof in Austria’s SalzburgerLand has revealed plans for a €10 million
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
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: David Grey Rehab
Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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