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Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Indoor cycling brand, Flywheel, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and closed all its US
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Financially troubled Bury Football Club has been expelled by the English Football League (EFL) after
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
Alpamare's waterpark in Scarborough, UK, has fended off the threat of legal action from creditors
Five-a-side football centre operator Powerleague will begin restructuring its business after the firm's creditors accepted
A proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to restructure 5-a-side football operator Powerleague would lead to
The giant Baha Mar resort complex slated for the Bahamas will resume construction in September,
Almost 50 people have been made redundant as a result of artificial pitch manufacturer Thornton
Fans of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) have launched a bid to buy the beleaguered
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
A court in Italy has declared Serie A football club Parma bankrupt, but has said
Canyon Ranch no longer manages the Miami Beach property, as of January 15, following a
LA fitness has secured approval from the required majority of creditors for its company voluntary
Having put itself up for sale in July after its parent company, Cordial Hotels, went
Liverpool’s £160 Central Village project has been put on hold after the building firm overseeing
Travelodge has confirmed 97 per cent of creditors - including 96 per cent of landlords
Portsmouth Football Club's creditors have approved a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) based on an offer
Image: The group's CVA proposal has been approved Fitness First is to restructure existing lease
Image: Charles Green has acquired Glasgow Rangers Charles Green, the former chief executive of Sheffield
Image: Administrators were appointed in February A consortium fronted by the former Sheffield United Football
Duff and Phelps, the administrators overseeing the operation of Glasgow Rangers Football Club, has confirmed
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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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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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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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creditors news

Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Indoor cycling brand, Flywheel, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and closed all its US
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Financially troubled Bury Football Club has been expelled by the English Football League (EFL) after
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
Alpamare's waterpark in Scarborough, UK, has fended off the threat of legal action from creditors
Five-a-side football centre operator Powerleague will begin restructuring its business after the firm's creditors accepted
A proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to restructure 5-a-side football operator Powerleague would lead to
The giant Baha Mar resort complex slated for the Bahamas will resume construction in September,
Almost 50 people have been made redundant as a result of artificial pitch manufacturer Thornton
Fans of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) have launched a bid to buy the beleaguered
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
A court in Italy has declared Serie A football club Parma bankrupt, but has said
Canyon Ranch no longer manages the Miami Beach property, as of January 15, following a
LA fitness has secured approval from the required majority of creditors for its company voluntary
Having put itself up for sale in July after its parent company, Cordial Hotels, went
Liverpool’s £160 Central Village project has been put on hold after the building firm overseeing
Travelodge has confirmed 97 per cent of creditors - including 96 per cent of landlords
Portsmouth Football Club's creditors have approved a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) based on an offer
Image: The group's CVA proposal has been approved Fitness First is to restructure existing lease
Image: Charles Green has acquired Glasgow Rangers Charles Green, the former chief executive of Sheffield
Image: Administrators were appointed in February A consortium fronted by the former Sheffield United Football
Duff and Phelps, the administrators overseeing the operation of Glasgow Rangers Football Club, has confirmed
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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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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