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PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
On unveiling strong interim results, Basic-Fit said it will update on franchising plans before the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
Australian franchisor, Jetts Fitness, is branching out into recovery and wellness in a joint venture
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
Reviv, a global provider of IV and other nutritional supplements, has introduced a membership programme
Shares in Xponential Fitness are rising following the news that the US Securities and Exchange
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
Crunch Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement for India, with the aim of opening
Miami-based reformer franchise, Jetset Pilates, has announced a strategic investment from Purchase Capital LLC to
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
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 –
Xponential Fitness has posted losses of US$18 million for Q3 2024 – up from US$5.2
Basic-Fit CEO, Rene Moos, says 2024 is “going to plan” as the low-cost operator continues
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
The UK’s largest operator of affordable fitness, PureGym, has announced today that CEO Humphrey Cobbold
James Balfour, co-founder of 1Rebel, talks about how the boutique operator is having its best
US health and fitness giant, Planet Fitness, which flagged plans to launch in Spain back
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
12,300
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
Insight
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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franchising news

PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
On unveiling strong interim results, Basic-Fit said it will update on franchising plans before the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept – has
Australian franchisor, Jetts Fitness, is branching out into recovery and wellness in a joint venture
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
Reviv, a global provider of IV and other nutritional supplements, has introduced a membership programme
Shares in Xponential Fitness are rising following the news that the US Securities and Exchange
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money
Crunch Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement for India, with the aim of opening
Miami-based reformer franchise, Jetset Pilates, has announced a strategic investment from Purchase Capital LLC to
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
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 –
Xponential Fitness has posted losses of US$18 million for Q3 2024 – up from US$5.2
Basic-Fit CEO, Rene Moos, says 2024 is “going to plan” as the low-cost operator continues
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already
The UK’s largest operator of affordable fitness, PureGym, has announced today that CEO Humphrey Cobbold
James Balfour, co-founder of 1Rebel, talks about how the boutique operator is having its best
US health and fitness giant, Planet Fitness, which flagged plans to launch in Spain back
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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
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