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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Hospitality industry software company Trybe has launched a self-service check-in kiosk and wearable wristband technology
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Over the years, we have seen our clients' payment challenges evolve alongside technological advancements and
The New York Attorney General has ordered Equinox Group to change its subscription practices, pay
Vagaro, global spa, salon and fitness software provider, has announced its strategic acquisition of Schedulicity,
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth more than £4 billion being brought by
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
The Shredquarters has announced the launch of a new boutique franchise brand called Fuse, with
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Twelve million shares in Life Time Group Holdings are currently in play since CEO, Bahram
Mindbody, has launched a specialist insurance programme for its customers which is being delivered through
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
British telecommunications company BT Group has sold its iconic BT Tower for £275 million (US$347
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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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
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Hospitality industry software company Trybe has launched a self-service check-in kiosk and wearable wristband technology
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Over the years, we have seen our clients' payment challenges evolve alongside technological advancements and
The New York Attorney General has ordered Equinox Group to change its subscription practices, pay
Vagaro, global spa, salon and fitness software provider, has announced its strategic acquisition of Schedulicity,
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth more than £4 billion being brought by
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
The Shredquarters has announced the launch of a new boutique franchise brand called Fuse, with
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Twelve million shares in Life Time Group Holdings are currently in play since CEO, Bahram
Mindbody, has launched a specialist insurance programme for its customers which is being delivered through
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
British telecommunications company BT Group has sold its iconic BT Tower for £275 million (US$347
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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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