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Urban Gym Group news

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
"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
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
Gymbox Farringdon – owned by the Urban Gym Group – has become the first gym
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
As Urban Gym Group snaps up three new clubs, it says it is actively seeking
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
Chair of Urban Gym Group, Jordy Kool, has acquired the rights to expand the TRIB3
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has snapped up Sparring Partners Holdings, owner of UK-based boutique brand,
Urban Gym Group CEO Neil Randall talks in this month’s HCM about how being passed
Following the success of its first site in Whitefield, Total Fitness is launching a purpose-built
Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has announced a 50 per cent increase in TrainMore memberships in
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
TRIB3 has secured a franchise deal which will see it open 20 studios across Belgium,
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Urban Gym Group news

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
"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
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
Gymbox Farringdon – owned by the Urban Gym Group – has become the first gym
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
As Urban Gym Group snaps up three new clubs, it says it is actively seeking
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
Chair of Urban Gym Group, Jordy Kool, has acquired the rights to expand the TRIB3
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has snapped up Sparring Partners Holdings, owner of UK-based boutique brand,
Urban Gym Group CEO Neil Randall talks in this month’s HCM about how being passed
Following the success of its first site in Whitefield, Total Fitness is launching a purpose-built
Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has announced a 50 per cent increase in TrainMore memberships in
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
TRIB3 has secured a franchise deal which will see it open 20 studios across Belgium,
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
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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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
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Diary dates
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