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Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Everlast Gyms, owned by Frasers Group, has announced a landmark partnership with sports nutrition brand
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
On the 10-year anniversary of being a public company, US franchise giant, Planet Fitness, celebrates
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
XF Gym has announced its second UK site, at St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool,
Fitness First has entered into a strategic partnership with smart fitness technology specialist, EGYM, to
Funxtion, the global provider of digital fitness experiences, will be joining forces with EGYM at
Total Fitness grew revenue by 15 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to £46.1 million, thanks
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
Everlast Gyms has confirmed the acquisition of four sites from Roko Health Clubs, in Chiswick,
Snap Fitness is kicking off 2025 with the launch of four signature group exercise classes,
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
PureGym has announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved its acquisition of Blink Fitness.
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Planet Fitness has announced the appointment of Jay Stasz as chief financial officer and is
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
The iconic Carlton Hotel in Cannes has introduced Italian excellence to its newly revamped fitness
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Editor's letter
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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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
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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
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Research
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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fitness experience news

Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Everlast Gyms, owned by Frasers Group, has announced a landmark partnership with sports nutrition brand
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
On the 10-year anniversary of being a public company, US franchise giant, Planet Fitness, celebrates
Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
XF Gym has announced its second UK site, at St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool,
Fitness First has entered into a strategic partnership with smart fitness technology specialist, EGYM, to
Funxtion, the global provider of digital fitness experiences, will be joining forces with EGYM at
Total Fitness grew revenue by 15 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to £46.1 million, thanks
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
Everlast Gyms has confirmed the acquisition of four sites from Roko Health Clubs, in Chiswick,
Snap Fitness is kicking off 2025 with the launch of four signature group exercise classes,
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
PureGym has announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved its acquisition of Blink Fitness.
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Planet Fitness has announced the appointment of Jay Stasz as chief financial officer and is
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
The iconic Carlton Hotel in Cannes has introduced Italian excellence to its newly revamped fitness
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: 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
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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