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gym concept news

Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
The iconic Carlton Hotel in Cannes has introduced Italian excellence to its newly revamped fitness
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Storm LDN, a community-supporting boutique boxing gym concept based in London, is gearing up to
Private gym chain New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) has acquired boutique brand Fhitting Room, which
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Everlast, the brand of choice for generations of world champion athletes, is set to open
Urban Health Club in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has introduced a 24/7 operation. The €2.8m hub for
Chinese health club chain Supermonkey has finalised a series E funding round, valuing the company
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
SH Hotels & Resorts has revealed it will take its Treehouse boutique hotel brand outside
Fitness giant Equinox has opened its first fully-outdoor gym in Los Angeles. Called Equinox+ In
The Gym Group is set to continue its fast pace of growth in 2020, with
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
The Gym Group has confirmed plans to roll out a new small box format in
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Gym Group has attributed strong growth in revenues and profits on a pipeline of
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
PureGym has revealed it has a number of new concepts in its development pipeline, as
Boutique operator The Third Space reveals its new kids gym concept, fitness franchise F45 opens
Boutique fitness operator The Third Space will open its sixth club in Islington, north London
Debenhams reveals plans to roll out in-store gym concept, Sheffield to host the UK’s first
Architecture studio Waind Gohil + Potter (WG+P Architects) have revealed a new gym concept for
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
German fitness operator McFit has launched a new gym concept centred around design and music.
Companies can inspire productivity, profit and improved health and wellbeing among their staff by introducing
Landscape architect Lily Jencks has designed “the world’s first biophilic gym” for fitness concept Biofit.
Move Smart, a new gym concept in Malta based around high levels of personalisation and
Architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro and design studio Rockwell Group have unveiled their plans for
US-based budget health club operator Retro Fitness plans to add 100 new franchised sites to
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
Fitness First is planning to push ahead with the rollout of its microgym concept BEAT,
Former Fitness First high-flyer David Perrin has launched a new class-based gym concept in Stockport
Retail giant John Lewis has poured cold water on speculation that it is planning a
Asda’s plans to add in-store gyms as part of a push into the growing fitness
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
JD Gyms is aiming to crank up the rollout of its gym concept, with plans
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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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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
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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
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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
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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gym concept news

Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
The iconic Carlton Hotel in Cannes has introduced Italian excellence to its newly revamped fitness
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Storm LDN, a community-supporting boutique boxing gym concept based in London, is gearing up to
Private gym chain New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) has acquired boutique brand Fhitting Room, which
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Everlast, the brand of choice for generations of world champion athletes, is set to open
Urban Health Club in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has introduced a 24/7 operation. The €2.8m hub for
Chinese health club chain Supermonkey has finalised a series E funding round, valuing the company
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
SH Hotels & Resorts has revealed it will take its Treehouse boutique hotel brand outside
Fitness giant Equinox has opened its first fully-outdoor gym in Los Angeles. Called Equinox+ In
The Gym Group is set to continue its fast pace of growth in 2020, with
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
The Gym Group has confirmed plans to roll out a new small box format in
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Gym Group has attributed strong growth in revenues and profits on a pipeline of
Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
PureGym has revealed it has a number of new concepts in its development pipeline, as
Boutique operator The Third Space reveals its new kids gym concept, fitness franchise F45 opens
Boutique fitness operator The Third Space will open its sixth club in Islington, north London
Debenhams reveals plans to roll out in-store gym concept, Sheffield to host the UK’s first
Architecture studio Waind Gohil + Potter (WG+P Architects) have revealed a new gym concept for
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
German fitness operator McFit has launched a new gym concept centred around design and music.
Companies can inspire productivity, profit and improved health and wellbeing among their staff by introducing
Landscape architect Lily Jencks has designed “the world’s first biophilic gym” for fitness concept Biofit.
Move Smart, a new gym concept in Malta based around high levels of personalisation and
Architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro and design studio Rockwell Group have unveiled their plans for
US-based budget health club operator Retro Fitness plans to add 100 new franchised sites to
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
Fitness First is planning to push ahead with the rollout of its microgym concept BEAT,
Former Fitness First high-flyer David Perrin has launched a new class-based gym concept in Stockport
Retail giant John Lewis has poured cold water on speculation that it is planning a
Asda’s plans to add in-store gyms as part of a push into the growing fitness
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
JD Gyms is aiming to crank up the rollout of its gym concept, with plans
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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