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YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Tenreformer, the dynamic reformer Pilates franchise from Ten Pilates has secured its first site, in
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Global investment firm, Carlyle Global Credit is providing a financing package of €280 million to
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will
Australian franchise, Body Fit Training (BFT), which is part of Xponential Fitness, has broken into
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts –
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has snapped up Sparring Partners Holdings, owner of UK-based boutique brand,
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
Susan Turner, CEO of PureGym Middle East, has told HCM the company is extending its
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand founded in 2011 and owned by Equinox Holdings, has
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Opinion
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
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
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
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
Profile
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
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
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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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franchised news

YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Tenreformer, the dynamic reformer Pilates franchise from Ten Pilates has secured its first site, in
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Global investment firm, Carlyle Global Credit is providing a financing package of €280 million to
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will
Australian franchise, Body Fit Training (BFT), which is part of Xponential Fitness, has broken into
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts –
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has snapped up Sparring Partners Holdings, owner of UK-based boutique brand,
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
Susan Turner, CEO of PureGym Middle East, has told HCM the company is extending its
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand founded in 2011 and owned by Equinox Holdings, has
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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