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Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Focusing on super-users – the Most Valuable Participants (MVPs) – is the key to fuelling
With interest in padel skyrocketing, David Lloyd Clubs is extending its padel programme, positioning itself
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
Luxury hospitality group Proper Hotels has launched its first health and fitness, wellness and athletic
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
London-based family members’ club, Little Houses Group (LHG), is set to expand following new investment
Remedy Place has opened its biggest-ever social wellness club in Boston’s Seaport District, bringing its
12,300
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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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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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
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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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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The Club news

Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Focusing on super-users – the Most Valuable Participants (MVPs) – is the key to fuelling
With interest in padel skyrocketing, David Lloyd Clubs is extending its padel programme, positioning itself
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
Luxury hospitality group Proper Hotels has launched its first health and fitness, wellness and athletic
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
London-based family members’ club, Little Houses Group (LHG), is set to expand following new investment
Remedy Place has opened its biggest-ever social wellness club in Boston’s Seaport District, bringing its
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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