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On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Private equity firm, TSG Consumer Partners, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based EoS
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
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
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
After one year in the CEO seat at The Gym Group, Will Orr says The
Basic-Fit CEO, Rene Moos, says 2024 is “going to plan” as the low-cost operator continues
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Rainer Schaller, founder and CEO of RSG group and his partner and two children are
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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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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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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Specifier
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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Catalogue Gallery
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For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
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low cost news

On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Private equity firm, TSG Consumer Partners, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based EoS
US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
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
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
After one year in the CEO seat at The Gym Group, Will Orr says The
Basic-Fit CEO, Rene Moos, says 2024 is “going to plan” as the low-cost operator continues
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years,
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Rainer Schaller, founder and CEO of RSG group and his partner and two children are
LifeFit Group has added regional club operator, In Shape, to its growing portfolio of brands.
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
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.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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