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virgin active news

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Third Space is gearing up to open its 12th site – the third this year
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Happy staff make more profitable businesses is the message of Jetts CEO, Elaine Jobson’s new
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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
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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Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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
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virgin active news

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Third Space is gearing up to open its 12th site – the third this year
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
Female health expert, The Well HQ has teamed up with training provider, The Fitness Group,
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Happy staff make more profitable businesses is the message of Jetts CEO, Elaine Jobson’s new
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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