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acquisition news

Swissline opens renovated urban wellness destination Labo Spa in Zurich
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired
Urban Gym Group accelerates European expansion as it enters the Irish market

Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic

PureGym announces expansion into Ireland
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
LifeFit Group expands in southern Germany with Fitness Sigmaringen acquisition
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Basic-Fit expands German footprint with €52m Wellyou acquisition
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Earthlite LLC announces parent operating group Intentional Wellness Brands
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Nike partner gym, ONE LDN, is raising private equity funding to drive expansion
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Australian waterpark acquisition creates new leisure attractions group

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

PureGym appoints Alex Wood as CEO as Clive Chesser steps down
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Peloton signals potential move into reformer Pilates with Skop acquisition
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Atmantan Wellness Centre announces new wellness destination in Hyderabad
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
PROMOTION
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
More featured supplier news
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
VivaGym becomes dominant force in Iberia with Synergym acquisition
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
PureGym excited about US opportunities as it unveils full-year results
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Basic-Fit predicts double-digit growth in 2026, as it rolls out staffless model and franchise opportunities
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
PROMOTION
The future of hospitality: the art of service in a changing world
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Martin Seibold is honoured by the Health & Fitness Association
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
Xponential Fitness settles two lawsuits out of court with payments of $39.75 million
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
David Lloyd confirms it’s buying Aspria
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
LifeFit Group acquires 21 clubs from Frank Boehme's Just Fit
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
David Lloyd Clubs acquires The Pavilion Club in Hampton Court
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Ingo Schweder's GOCO Hospitality acquires Fivelements – plans global expansion
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Urban Gym Group confirms Trainmore launch for London in 2026
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Foundry brings portfolio to nine gyms with Instate acquisition
Foundry has added two new clubs to its portfolio with the acquisition of Instate, an
LifeFit Group acquires three premium Elixia clubs in Berlin
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Champneys and Cheyne Capital acquire Buxton Crescent spa hotel
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
JD Gyms hits 100 site milestone
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai opens ahead of the Global Wellness Summit
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Basic-Fit makes a decisive move into franchising with the acquisition of Clever Fit
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
HCM Summit 2025 unites global leaders to map the future of fitness, health and wellness
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
FLG CEO Greg Oliver exclusively unveils new ‘premium value’ strategy at HCM Summit 2025
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Justin Musgrove joins FitnessGenes as an advisor
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Jardine Matheson takes Mandarin Oriental private with a value of US$4.2 billion
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group acquires Spabreaks.com
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group has announced the strategic acquisition of spa deal website Spabreaks.com, enhancing
Peloton launches hardware for cross-training amid first price rise in seven years
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Ski centre operator, Snozone, eyes health and fitness market for acquisitions
Snozone, Europe’s largest indoor ski centre operator is seeking acquisition opportunities in the UK health
NRG Gyms keen for more acquisitions, following purchase of Pump Gyms
NRG Gyms has announced the acquisition of Pump Gyms, expanding its UK estate from seven
Miami Spa Months promotion drives 30-50% increase in business
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
The Gym Group jumps into corporate wellness with Wellhub pilot
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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HCM magazine
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

State of being

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
Data

Evolving position

As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Liability

Data alert

New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Tech

Beyond Club Management

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
“My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been”
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Healthspan

Ramping up healthy ageing

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Growing the market

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
HCM magazine
Profile

David Stalker

Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

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
HCM magazine
Profile

Seb Coe

World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Research

Lost steps

People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Profile

Cameron Saunders

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
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates UK
(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
More catalogues
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
GLL: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
CET CryoSpas: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
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Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Wellness Destination AI Tech Summit – Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, 28-29 Sept 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand (Bangkok) Billiards Expo 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand(Bangkok）Amusement & Attraction Park Expo
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
HoloLife Summit
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates

acquisition news

Swissline opens renovated urban wellness destination Labo Spa in Zurich
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired
Urban Gym Group accelerates European expansion as it enters the Irish market

Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic

PureGym announces expansion into Ireland
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
LifeFit Group expands in southern Germany with Fitness Sigmaringen acquisition
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Basic-Fit expands German footprint with €52m Wellyou acquisition
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Earthlite LLC announces parent operating group Intentional Wellness Brands
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Nike partner gym, ONE LDN, is raising private equity funding to drive expansion
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Australian waterpark acquisition creates new leisure attractions group

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

PureGym appoints Alex Wood as CEO as Clive Chesser steps down
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Peloton signals potential move into reformer Pilates with Skop acquisition
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Atmantan Wellness Centre announces new wellness destination in Hyderabad
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
PROMOTION
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
More featured supplier news
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
VivaGym becomes dominant force in Iberia with Synergym acquisition
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
PureGym excited about US opportunities as it unveils full-year results
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Basic-Fit predicts double-digit growth in 2026, as it rolls out staffless model and franchise opportunities
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
PROMOTION
The future of hospitality: the art of service in a changing world
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Martin Seibold is honoured by the Health & Fitness Association
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
Xponential Fitness settles two lawsuits out of court with payments of $39.75 million
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
David Lloyd confirms it’s buying Aspria
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
LifeFit Group acquires 21 clubs from Frank Boehme's Just Fit
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
David Lloyd Clubs acquires The Pavilion Club in Hampton Court
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Ingo Schweder's GOCO Hospitality acquires Fivelements – plans global expansion
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Urban Gym Group confirms Trainmore launch for London in 2026
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Foundry brings portfolio to nine gyms with Instate acquisition
Foundry has added two new clubs to its portfolio with the acquisition of Instate, an
LifeFit Group acquires three premium Elixia clubs in Berlin
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Champneys and Cheyne Capital acquire Buxton Crescent spa hotel
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
JD Gyms hits 100 site milestone
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai opens ahead of the Global Wellness Summit
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Basic-Fit makes a decisive move into franchising with the acquisition of Clever Fit
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
HCM Summit 2025 unites global leaders to map the future of fitness, health and wellness
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
FLG CEO Greg Oliver exclusively unveils new ‘premium value’ strategy at HCM Summit 2025
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Justin Musgrove joins FitnessGenes as an advisor
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Jardine Matheson takes Mandarin Oriental private with a value of US$4.2 billion
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group acquires Spabreaks.com
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group has announced the strategic acquisition of spa deal website Spabreaks.com, enhancing
Peloton launches hardware for cross-training amid first price rise in seven years
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Ski centre operator, Snozone, eyes health and fitness market for acquisitions
Snozone, Europe’s largest indoor ski centre operator is seeking acquisition opportunities in the UK health
NRG Gyms keen for more acquisitions, following purchase of Pump Gyms
NRG Gyms has announced the acquisition of Pump Gyms, expanding its UK estate from seven
Miami Spa Months promotion drives 30-50% increase in business
Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings,
The Gym Group jumps into corporate wellness with Wellhub pilot
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
Tech

Beyond Club Management

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
“My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been”
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Healthspan

Ramping up healthy ageing

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Growing the market

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
HCM magazine
Profile

David Stalker

Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

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
HCM magazine
Profile

Seb Coe

World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Research

Lost steps

People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Profile

Cameron Saunders

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
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates UK
(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
More catalogues
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
GLL: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
CET CryoSpas: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
More
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Wellness Destination AI Tech Summit – Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, 28-29 Sept 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand (Bangkok) Billiards Expo 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand(Bangkok）Amusement & Attraction Park Expo
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
HoloLife Summit
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates
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