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According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Indian billionaire, Deepinder Goyal, is working on a device called Temple that aims to track
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Equinox Hotels has teamed up with Longevity Rx to offer functional medicine-backed supplements in the
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
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
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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
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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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Latest news

According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Indian billionaire, Deepinder Goyal, is working on a device called Temple that aims to track
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Equinox Hotels has teamed up with Longevity Rx to offer functional medicine-backed supplements in the
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
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
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
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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
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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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
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Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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