Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

fitness training news

Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire, UK, is working with psychologists and therapists to deliver a four-night
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
Fitness First has entered into a strategic partnership with smart fitness technology specialist, EGYM, to
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Work has begun on a new 60-acre wellness community in Utah, adjacent to Park City’s
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Strength training has purpose and appeals to members of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Fitness professionals should use the coronavirus-induced lockdown – where possible – to enhance their knowledge
Training provider The Training Room has appointed Chris Peel as its new CEO. Peel will
Drummond Health & Fitness Education Academy has been providing quality health and fitness training and
Three health and fitness industry professionals at the beginning of their careers have been named
After four years of research, detailed design and planning, global wellness company Resense will open
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
HCM People
The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Research
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
Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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

fitness training news

Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire, UK, is working with psychologists and therapists to deliver a four-night
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
Fitness First has entered into a strategic partnership with smart fitness technology specialist, EGYM, to
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Work has begun on a new 60-acre wellness community in Utah, adjacent to Park City’s
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Strength training has purpose and appeals to members of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Fitness professionals should use the coronavirus-induced lockdown – where possible – to enhance their knowledge
Training provider The Training Room has appointed Chris Peel as its new CEO. Peel will
Drummond Health & Fitness Education Academy has been providing quality health and fitness training and
Three health and fitness industry professionals at the beginning of their careers have been named
After four years of research, detailed design and planning, global wellness company Resense will open
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
Partner sites