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The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) has unveiled the Thich Nhat Hanh
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
David Lloyd has closed its only standalone Blaze studio in Birmingham and moved members to
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment – from any manufacturer.
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Full-service health club operator Life Time has added two regional lifestyle clubs to its growing
Everyone Active is launching an immersive fitness experience at the Queen Mother Sports Centre in
The Inaugural Children’s Mental Health Symposium will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from 20-21 May
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety and
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
Fitness industry leaders, including UK Active CEO Huw Edwards, will take to the stage at
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Technogym has launched a connected ecosystem for corporate wellness. Called Technogym Corporate Club, the service
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Employers within the fitness and physical activity sector could do more when it comes to
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as
RSG Group is considering the sale of its Spanish clubs, which include more than 40
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18)
Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, founders of the cult fitness and lifestyle brand SoulCycle, have
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
12,300
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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
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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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
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
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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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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
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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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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Latest news

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) has unveiled the Thich Nhat Hanh
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
David Lloyd has closed its only standalone Blaze studio in Birmingham and moved members to
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment – from any manufacturer.
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Full-service health club operator Life Time has added two regional lifestyle clubs to its growing
Everyone Active is launching an immersive fitness experience at the Queen Mother Sports Centre in
The Inaugural Children’s Mental Health Symposium will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from 20-21 May
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety and
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
Fitness industry leaders, including UK Active CEO Huw Edwards, will take to the stage at
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Technogym has launched a connected ecosystem for corporate wellness. Called Technogym Corporate Club, the service
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Employers within the fitness and physical activity sector could do more when it comes to
The Gym Group saw an upswing in EBITDA, to £38m for 2022, well above the
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth, a
Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as
RSG Group is considering the sale of its Spanish clubs, which include more than 40
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18)
Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, founders of the cult fitness and lifestyle brand SoulCycle, have
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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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