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strength training news

Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Matrix Fitness has launched its Magnum Plate-Loaded Range, a collection of 10 strength machines engineered
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Jetts UK has launched an Active Woman Lifting Club across its 22 gyms, designed to
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
Eleiko, a pioneer in premium strength equipment, has launched a new suite of interactive online
Advanced Cardio Equipment has created a new concept in fitness dedicated to upper body exercise.
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
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Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
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BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
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strength training news

Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Matrix Fitness has launched its Magnum Plate-Loaded Range, a collection of 10 strength machines engineered
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Jetts UK has launched an Active Woman Lifting Club across its 22 gyms, designed to
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
Eleiko, a pioneer in premium strength equipment, has launched a new suite of interactive online
Advanced Cardio Equipment has created a new concept in fitness dedicated to upper body exercise.
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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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