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US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
PureGym has launched three new fitness classes which both members and non-members will be able
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, a five-star resort and spa in Puerto Los Cabos, Mexico, has
Real estate developer, Silverstein Properties has named Life Time as partner and operator of the
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
Mid Devon Leisure has launched an initiative focused on menopause education for both its trainers
Amrit Ocean Resort, a new luxury wellness retreat on Southern Florida’s Singer Island, has opened
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 13th anniversary on Saturday, 8 June and was reportedly
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
Luxury beachfront hotel The Nici in Bournemouth, UK, is planning to unveil the coastal town's
12,300
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Feedback
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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
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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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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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
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
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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group fitness news

US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
PureGym has launched three new fitness classes which both members and non-members will be able
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, a five-star resort and spa in Puerto Los Cabos, Mexico, has
Real estate developer, Silverstein Properties has named Life Time as partner and operator of the
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
Mid Devon Leisure has launched an initiative focused on menopause education for both its trainers
Amrit Ocean Resort, a new luxury wellness retreat on Southern Florida’s Singer Island, has opened
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 13th anniversary on Saturday, 8 June and was reportedly
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
Luxury beachfront hotel The Nici in Bournemouth, UK, is planning to unveil the coastal town's
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: 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: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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