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On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
Industry research specialist Intelligent Spas is conducting a survey to determine what effect new US
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
James Balfour, co-founder of 1Rebel, talks about how the boutique operator is having its best
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
MSpa is known for its high quality and portability. As a well-known creator of at-home
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Peloton is set to axe around 800 jobs, increase the price of its equipment and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
HCM magazine
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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Opinion
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inflation news

On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
Industry research specialist Intelligent Spas is conducting a survey to determine what effect new US
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
James Balfour, co-founder of 1Rebel, talks about how the boutique operator is having its best
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
MSpa is known for its high quality and portability. As a well-known creator of at-home
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Peloton is set to axe around 800 jobs, increase the price of its equipment and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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