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09 Jul 2026
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
09 Jul 2026
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
06 Jul 2026
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
01 Jul 2026
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
29 Jun 2026
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
26 Jun 2026
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
24 Jun 2026
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
23 Jun 2026
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
22 Jun 2026
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
16 Jun 2026
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
09 Jun 2026
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
08 Jun 2026
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
28 May 2026
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
06 May 2026
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
05 May 2026
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
28 Apr 2026
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
23 Apr 2026
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
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26 Mar 2026
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
11 Mar 2026
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
05 Mar 2026
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
27 Feb 2026
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
25 Feb 2026
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
24 Feb 2026
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
11 Feb 2026
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
23 Jan 2026
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
23 Dec 2025
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
23 Dec 2025
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
17 Dec 2025
Foundry has added two new clubs to its portfolio with the acquisition of Instate, an
12 Dec 2025
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
09 Dec 2025
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
02 Dec 2025
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
14 Nov 2025
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
13 Nov 2025
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
30 Oct 2025
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
27 Oct 2025
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
23 Oct 2025
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
23 Oct 2025
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
22 Oct 2025
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
17 Oct 2025
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
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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
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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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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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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded?
How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising
the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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A new report puts physical activity
at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills,
a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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MD, Brio“We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent”
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry
about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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New legislation is exposing weakness
and potential liabilities in the
management of customer data in
health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and
why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal
Chamber to see whether
layering 10 modalities into one
experience really delivers more
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