fitness operator news
11 Jul 2026
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines:
09 Jul 2026
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
07 Apr 2026
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
10 Mar 2026
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
28 Jan 2026
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
19 Jan 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
05 Jan 2026
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
24 Nov 2025
EGYM has launched its new Business Suite, enabling fitness operators to manage their entire EGYM
04 Nov 2025
Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
31 Oct 2025
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
23 Oct 2025
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
23 Oct 2025
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
23 Oct 2025
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
06 Oct 2025
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
02 Oct 2025
Pure Energy Music, a provider of rights-included music for the fitness industry, has launched a
In an industry where operational efficiency and member experience are paramount, Ojmar is setting a
20 Aug 2025
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
19 Aug 2025
Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality, will be joined by wellness professionals for
14 Aug 2025
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
28 Jul 2025
Focusing on super-users – the Most Valuable Participants (MVPs) – is the key to fuelling
24 Jul 2025
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
04 Jun 2025
Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the
Biohacking: a wellness revolution Biohacking is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in fitness, just as
09 Apr 2025
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
13 Mar 2025
Nuffield Health is partnering with the UK government to offer 4,000 health workers who live
17 Feb 2025
Colruyt Group’s fitness chain, Jims, is doubling its estate with the acquisition of 40 fitness
27 Jan 2025
The Bannatyne Group is the latest UK health and fitness operator to announce a partnership
24 Jan 2025
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
02 Jan 2025
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
04 Nov 2024
GoXPro, creator of SaaS solutions for personal training, has launched a ‘digitalised challenges’ feature. The
12 Aug 2024
John Foy has been appointed operations director for Saudi Arabian operator, IN2 Fitness. Foy has
30 Jul 2024
Basic-Fit topped four million members – a 13 per cent increase – and opened a
27 Jun 2024
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
21 Jun 2024
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
17 Jun 2024
German health and fitness operator, LifeFit Group, has found a new investor – Waterland Private
07 Jun 2024
Basic-Fit has signed an agreement to sell five Holmes Place clubs it acquired as part
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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A new report puts physical activity
at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released,
LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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MD, Brio“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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry
about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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