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Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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).
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
Charitable trust, Oldham Active, has opened a women’s only gym at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, UK,
Adding 173 clubs to its network in 2024, and with the ambition of 3,000 to
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand founded in 2011 and owned by Equinox Holdings, has
Wellness platform, Samsung Health, has partnered with fitness brand, Zumba to deliver dance content for
Having piloted the McFit rebrand earlier this year, RSG Group has now lifted the lid
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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HCM magazine
Life Lessons
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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
Talking point
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
Interview
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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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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Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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fitness brand news

Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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).
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
Charitable trust, Oldham Active, has opened a women’s only gym at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, UK,
Adding 173 clubs to its network in 2024, and with the ambition of 3,000 to
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand founded in 2011 and owned by Equinox Holdings, has
Wellness platform, Samsung Health, has partnered with fitness brand, Zumba to deliver dance content for
Having piloted the McFit rebrand earlier this year, RSG Group has now lifted the lid
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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