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Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due
There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life.
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected
With the launch of 22 SERIES, a pioneering, new cardio line powered by iFit® –
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
Fitness equipment firm Freemotion has launched a new content-driven indoor bike, which it says will
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has continued the reshuffle of its leadership team with three
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has named Jason Worthy, vice president of Life Fitness, as president
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a property in Dubai in 2020, to include both
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has announced plans to spin off its fitness business, forming an
Asian hospitality operator Avani has today (1 March) expanded its new brand, Avani+, by launching
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang,
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
Thailand-based Minor Hotels is to introduce a new, villa-based resort concept on the Thai island
Spanish health club franchise AltaFit has opened a second premium site after the acquisition of
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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iFit news

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due
There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life.
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected
With the launch of 22 SERIES, a pioneering, new cardio line powered by iFit® –
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant capital investment, worth
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
Fitness equipment firm Freemotion has launched a new content-driven indoor bike, which it says will
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
Fitness equipment giant Life Fitness has continued the reshuffle of its leadership team with three
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has named Jason Worthy, vice president of Life Fitness, as president
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a property in Dubai in 2020, to include both
US-based manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick has announced plans to spin off its fitness business, forming an
Asian hospitality operator Avani has today (1 March) expanded its new brand, Avani+, by launching
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang,
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
Thailand-based Minor Hotels is to introduce a new, villa-based resort concept on the Thai island
Spanish health club franchise AltaFit has opened a second premium site after the acquisition of
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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.
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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
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.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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