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The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Personalised supplement company, Bioniq has closed a US$15 million Series B funding round. The oversubscribed
ISPA has unveiled a trio of extraordinary 2024 ISPA Conference Power Session keynotes featuring leadership
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fitness equipment specialist Dyaco UK has appointed industry veteran Jon Johnston as managing director of
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Mike Lamb CEO, Asia of Jetts 24 Hour Fitness, which has clubs in south-east Asia,
Franchised gym chain UFC Gym is introducing compression recovery systems at some of its sites.
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Franchised fitness company UFC Gym has revealed details of its first UK club. The 18,000sq
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Franchise operator UFC Gym will enter the Russian fitness market this year. The US-based chain
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has appointed zynk Design to help with its roll out
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
Franchise operator UFC Gym reveals first UK locations, demolition begins on iconic Meadowbank Stadium, Foster
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has revealed that it will open its first UK locations
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
IHRSA, one of the biggest health and fitness shows worldwide, draws the industry’s top minds–those
Two fitness kit manufacturers have signed a partnership deal in order to create a combined
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a brand on a phenomenal growth curve. After buying the
Omni Fight Club has become the latest US-based fitness franchise to enter the UK with
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Dyaco International has launched operations in the UK. The Taiwan-based
UFC Gym has revealed plans to open 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland
US-based fitness operator UFC Gym will open 100 clubs in India over the next 10
Fifteen-time boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has revealed plans to set up a chain
Netpulse, the number one provider of mobile apps for health clubs, has announced the launch
The 20,000-capacity AEG-MGM indoor arena in Las Vegas, US is set to open to the
League One club Southend United Football Club (SUFC) has revealed detailed plans for a new
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has appointed stadium contractor Buckingham Group to build its new
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has received planning permission from North Lincolnshire Council for a
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is aiming to bring together British combat sports under one
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has submitted a planning application to the North Lincolnshire Council
Manchester United Football Club’s (MUFC) groundskeeping team has been named among the winners of the
The cost of converting the London Olympic Stadium into a 54,000-capacity multi-use stadium is set
The quintet of former Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) stars behind the highly-anticipated Hotel Football
Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) has moved to ban iPads from the club’s stadium, at
Six children of the late billionaire Malcolm Glazer are expected to make around US$150m (£89m)
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its
UFC GYM has announced the autumn 2014 opening of a 24-hour gym that will serve
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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.
Company profiles
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Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
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.
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Spa and beauty equipment
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WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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UFC news

The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Personalised supplement company, Bioniq has closed a US$15 million Series B funding round. The oversubscribed
ISPA has unveiled a trio of extraordinary 2024 ISPA Conference Power Session keynotes featuring leadership
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fitness equipment specialist Dyaco UK has appointed industry veteran Jon Johnston as managing director of
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Mike Lamb CEO, Asia of Jetts 24 Hour Fitness, which has clubs in south-east Asia,
Franchised gym chain UFC Gym is introducing compression recovery systems at some of its sites.
US-based fitness franchise UFC Gym has opened its first European club. The 18,000sq ft (1,670sq
Franchised fitness company UFC Gym has revealed details of its first UK club. The 18,000sq
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Franchise operator UFC Gym will enter the Russian fitness market this year. The US-based chain
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has appointed zynk Design to help with its roll out
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
Franchise operator UFC Gym reveals first UK locations, demolition begins on iconic Meadowbank Stadium, Foster
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has revealed that it will open its first UK locations
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
IHRSA, one of the biggest health and fitness shows worldwide, draws the industry’s top minds–those
Two fitness kit manufacturers have signed a partnership deal in order to create a combined
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a brand on a phenomenal growth curve. After buying the
Omni Fight Club has become the latest US-based fitness franchise to enter the UK with
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Dyaco International has launched operations in the UK. The Taiwan-based
UFC Gym has revealed plans to open 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland
US-based fitness operator UFC Gym will open 100 clubs in India over the next 10
Fifteen-time boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has revealed plans to set up a chain
Netpulse, the number one provider of mobile apps for health clubs, has announced the launch
The 20,000-capacity AEG-MGM indoor arena in Las Vegas, US is set to open to the
League One club Southend United Football Club (SUFC) has revealed detailed plans for a new
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has appointed stadium contractor Buckingham Group to build its new
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has received planning permission from North Lincolnshire Council for a
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is aiming to bring together British combat sports under one
Scunthorpe United Football Club (SUFC) has submitted a planning application to the North Lincolnshire Council
Manchester United Football Club’s (MUFC) groundskeeping team has been named among the winners of the
The cost of converting the London Olympic Stadium into a 54,000-capacity multi-use stadium is set
The quintet of former Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) stars behind the highly-anticipated Hotel Football
Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) has moved to ban iPads from the club’s stadium, at
Six children of the late billionaire Malcolm Glazer are expected to make around US$150m (£89m)
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its
UFC GYM has announced the autumn 2014 opening of a 24-hour gym that will serve
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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.
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: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
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.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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