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Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine range of luxury CV products designed
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Wellness brand Onyx has launched a new set of low impact workout accessories in a
Founded by Panos Papadiamantis and Apostolos Atsalakis, Pnoe offers breath analysis technology once reserved for
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Visits to health clubs across all segments of the US fitness industry have risen this
The PelviPower product line for pelvic floor and core health was created by PonteMed, a
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Fitness First Black – LifeFit Group’s premium chain – has added another club to its
Planet Fitness has announced the appointment of Jay Stasz as chief financial officer and is
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
GoXPro, creator of SaaS solutions for personal training, has launched a ‘digitalised challenges’ feature. The
Delivering impactful evidence-based wellness benefits is no longer optional in the spa and wellness space
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
EGYM has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
12,300
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
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Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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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
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fitness clubs news

Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine range of luxury CV products designed
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Wellness brand Onyx has launched a new set of low impact workout accessories in a
Founded by Panos Papadiamantis and Apostolos Atsalakis, Pnoe offers breath analysis technology once reserved for
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Visits to health clubs across all segments of the US fitness industry have risen this
The PelviPower product line for pelvic floor and core health was created by PonteMed, a
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Fitness First Black – LifeFit Group’s premium chain – has added another club to its
Planet Fitness has announced the appointment of Jay Stasz as chief financial officer and is
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
GoXPro, creator of SaaS solutions for personal training, has launched a ‘digitalised challenges’ feature. The
Delivering impactful evidence-based wellness benefits is no longer optional in the spa and wellness space
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing
EGYM has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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