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US expansion news

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has announced it has raised US$83 million (€76.5 million,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
US-based spa and massage equipment specialist Earthlite has announced a new partnership with investment firm
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Pure Gym will take its US expansion 'step by step' – but views the market
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Thermal wellbeing organisation Therme Group has outlined plans to introduce urban wellbeing centres to five
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reorganised its top team in order to expand its estate
Silofit has raised a total of US$12.25m of funding, which it will invest in establishing
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Longwood Gardens, a botanical visitor attraction near Philadelphia, US, has revealed plans for a US$250m
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Dr Vishal Patel has recently been appointed as new director of wellness research at Sensei,
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Liverpool Football Club will undertake an "ambitious expansion" of its iconic Anfield stadium. The English
Boutique fitness franchise Spenga has opened two new locations as it looks to ramp up
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Boxing-based fitness operator 30 Minute Hit has revealed plans to open 20 studios in the
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
Boxing-inspired group fitness provider Rumble will open a studio in Washington D.C. on 12 April
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Beauty day spa operator Thérapie Clinic has revealed ambitious expansion plans for the UK, including
Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness has continued its UK expansion by securing its first club
Low cost operator The Edge Fitness Clubs has secured two new sites as it continues
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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US expansion news

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group has formed a joint venture (JV) with
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has announced it has raised US$83 million (€76.5 million,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
US-based spa and massage equipment specialist Earthlite has announced a new partnership with investment firm
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
Pure Gym has launched in the US under the brand Pure Fitness, with the first
Pure Gym will take its US expansion 'step by step' – but views the market
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Thermal wellbeing organisation Therme Group has outlined plans to introduce urban wellbeing centres to five
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reorganised its top team in order to expand its estate
Silofit has raised a total of US$12.25m of funding, which it will invest in establishing
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Longwood Gardens, a botanical visitor attraction near Philadelphia, US, has revealed plans for a US$250m
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Dr Vishal Patel has recently been appointed as new director of wellness research at Sensei,
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Liverpool Football Club will undertake an "ambitious expansion" of its iconic Anfield stadium. The English
Boutique fitness franchise Spenga has opened two new locations as it looks to ramp up
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Boxing-based fitness operator 30 Minute Hit has revealed plans to open 20 studios in the
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Luxury hotel brand Corinthia will open its first hotel in the Middle East, the Corinthia
Boxing-inspired group fitness provider Rumble will open a studio in Washington D.C. on 12 April
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Beauty day spa operator Thérapie Clinic has revealed ambitious expansion plans for the UK, including
Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness has continued its UK expansion by securing its first club
Low cost operator The Edge Fitness Clubs has secured two new sites as it continues
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
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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
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: 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: 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: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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: 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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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