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Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) is inviting spa and wellness industry professionals
As water scarcity and water table contamination fears loom, the mineral water industry has been
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, Panatta, has won the first round of a legal battle against
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
John Foy has been appointed operations director for Saudi Arabian operator, IN2 Fitness. Foy has
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has announced Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate,
The European Court of Human Rights has recognised Italy’s claim to a prized Greek antiquity.
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
British skincare and spa brand Medik8 has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) status, making it
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Editor's letter
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
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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) is inviting spa and wellness industry professionals
As water scarcity and water table contamination fears loom, the mineral water industry has been
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, Panatta, has won the first round of a legal battle against
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
It has been confirmed that PureGym is the winning bidder in the auction for US
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
John Foy has been appointed operations director for Saudi Arabian operator, IN2 Fitness. Foy has
Xponential Fitness posted a net loss of U$13.7 million for Q2 2024, following the US$4.4
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has announced Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate,
The European Court of Human Rights has recognised Italy’s claim to a prized Greek antiquity.
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
British skincare and spa brand Medik8 has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) status, making it
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure’s aquatics Approved Training Centre achieves Direct Claims Status
Serco Leisure has announced that its Approved Training Centre (ATC) has achieved Direct Claims Status (DCS), enabling the organisation to assess learners and issue certificates directly without the need for external assessors.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
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