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Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
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Julien Alfred was recently crowned Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medallist at the 2024 games in
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Multi-award-winning musician, Stormzy, has joined forces with Crystal Palace FC forward Wilfried Zaha to take
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has announced a 50 per cent increase in TrainMore memberships in
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has expanded its portfolio with a new eco-wellness resort in
Six Senses has announced plans to expand into the Americas and open Six Senses Botanique,
Town Sports International – which operates a raft of brands, including the New York Sports
Stuart Perrin, a former Xercise4Less COO, has launched a new affordable boutique studio concept with
Liverpool FC has revealed updated KSS -designed plans for the expansion of the Anfield Road
Financially troubled Bury Football Club has been expelled by the English Football League (EFL) after
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO Leonard Otto has said there are no plans to sell
Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammad bin Salman has denied he is planning to launch a
Sands Bethlehem – the hotel and casino resort in Pennsylvania, US, subject to a US$1.3bn
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Disney has confirmed a US$52.4bn (€44.27bn, £39bn) mega-deal with Fox, acquiring Twentieth Century Fox Film
Fox boss James Murdoch has emerged as a contender to become the new CEO of
Former White House advisor Lisa Ellman has laid out the opportunities drones can offer US
SeaWorld president and CEO Joel Manby has reiterated that financial discipline remains a top priority
Merlin Entertainments has quashed rumours of a possible SeaWorld Entertainments takeover following reports suggesting the
Parques Reunidos could be about to make a big splash in the attractions industry after
Wellness rewards and incentives brand SpaFinder has introduced new gift card technology, enhanced distribution channels
Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing
HealthCity, a Netherlands-based fitness company continues their staged withdrawal from the German market, selling off
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
A UK zoo that saw almost 500 animals die in its care in less than
Parkdean Resorts, the largest caravan holiday business in the UK, has been acquired by private
The Museum of the Second World War in Poland faces an uncertain future after the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Interview
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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Stephen Price

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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Talking point
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
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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
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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
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Opinion
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Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music unites the DJs behind the world's biggest fitness events
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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takeover news

Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness on 6
Julien Alfred was recently crowned Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medallist at the 2024 games in
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Multi-award-winning musician, Stormzy, has joined forces with Crystal Palace FC forward Wilfried Zaha to take
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
F45 Training has confirmed it received an “unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal” from Kennedy Lewis Investment
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has announced a 50 per cent increase in TrainMore memberships in
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Multi-brand fitness chain Urban Gym Group (UGG) has raised €16m in capital. The funds will
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has expanded its portfolio with a new eco-wellness resort in
Six Senses has announced plans to expand into the Americas and open Six Senses Botanique,
Town Sports International – which operates a raft of brands, including the New York Sports
Stuart Perrin, a former Xercise4Less COO, has launched a new affordable boutique studio concept with
Liverpool FC has revealed updated KSS -designed plans for the expansion of the Anfield Road
Financially troubled Bury Football Club has been expelled by the English Football League (EFL) after
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO Leonard Otto has said there are no plans to sell
Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammad bin Salman has denied he is planning to launch a
Sands Bethlehem – the hotel and casino resort in Pennsylvania, US, subject to a US$1.3bn
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Disney has confirmed a US$52.4bn (€44.27bn, £39bn) mega-deal with Fox, acquiring Twentieth Century Fox Film
Fox boss James Murdoch has emerged as a contender to become the new CEO of
Former White House advisor Lisa Ellman has laid out the opportunities drones can offer US
SeaWorld president and CEO Joel Manby has reiterated that financial discipline remains a top priority
Merlin Entertainments has quashed rumours of a possible SeaWorld Entertainments takeover following reports suggesting the
Parques Reunidos could be about to make a big splash in the attractions industry after
Wellness rewards and incentives brand SpaFinder has introduced new gift card technology, enhanced distribution channels
Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing
HealthCity, a Netherlands-based fitness company continues their staged withdrawal from the German market, selling off
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
A UK zoo that saw almost 500 animals die in its care in less than
Parkdean Resorts, the largest caravan holiday business in the UK, has been acquired by private
The Museum of the Second World War in Poland faces an uncertain future after the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music unites the DJs behind the world's biggest fitness events
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has announced a new collaboration with some of the world's best-known fitness DJs, bringing together artists who have become synonymous with the sound of Hyrox, Deka, Athx and the wider functional fitness community.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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