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Xponential Fitness has acquired US-based boutique chain Yoga Six for an undisclosed sum – making
Budget club operator Buzz Gym has opened its fourth club in Oxford. The 18,000sq ft
Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for leisure, sauna bathing may be linked to
Budget operator Xercise4Less has named fitness industry veteran Peter Wright as its new CEO. Wright
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Indoor cycling specialist Wattbike has teamed up with Loughborough University (LU) in order to explore
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Retailer Debenhams and fitness operator Sweat! have unveiled the opening date for the first of
Leisure operator Active Nation has taken over the operations at Jump Factory, a trampoline park
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
The people of Bulmershe are to get a new £14m leisure centre after Wokingham Borough
Budget operator Blink Fitness has signed a multi-unit lease deal with real estate investment trust
New York-based boutique cycling studio operator SoulCycle has joined forces with its parent company Equinox
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Low cost operator The Edge Fitness Clubs has secured two new sites as it continues
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as likely to
Fitness subscription service ClassPass has secured US$85m (€72.5m, £64.5m) worth of series D financing from
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
The current trend of incorporating wellness into design shows no signs of stopping as renderings
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Spending on leisure activities increased dramatically during the second quarter of the year, driven by
Virtual fitness provider FitnessOnDemand (FOD) has signed a partnership deal with cardio workout supplier Strong
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym since 2004, has put the fitness brand
Warren Ormerod, who was responsible for creating the Pulse Soccer brand, has announced he will
Stuart Broster, CEO of Anytime Fitness UK, has revealed plans to become the UK's largest
GPs and health professionals are being urged to refer older and inactive patients for golf
Entrepreneurs Shamir Sidhu and Daniel Marin are aiming to build the UK’s dominant yoga chain
Finnish architects OOPEAA have won a competition to design and create floating sea pools for
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
US-based fitness franchise Gold's Gym has secured its 10th facility in Saudi Arabia. The 27,000sq
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has introduced a new points system to record Continuing
The value of the UK fitness club market has been valued at £5.1bn – a
Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has announced plans to open
Alternative fitness operator 1Rebel has opened the world’s first spin studio amphitheatre in Victoria, London.
Getting university students physically active can have a dramatic effect on improving their mental wellbeing,
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
The Biltmore Hotel, located at Coral Gables, near Miami, has announced that it has commissioned
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
High-intensity indoor cycling classes carry a "significant risk of kidney damage" – especially for first-time
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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Opinion
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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Strength
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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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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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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Research
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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Life Lessons
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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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.
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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.
Company profiles
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Latest news

Xponential Fitness has acquired US-based boutique chain Yoga Six for an undisclosed sum – making
Budget club operator Buzz Gym has opened its fourth club in Oxford. The 18,000sq ft
Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for leisure, sauna bathing may be linked to
Budget operator Xercise4Less has named fitness industry veteran Peter Wright as its new CEO. Wright
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Indoor cycling specialist Wattbike has teamed up with Loughborough University (LU) in order to explore
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Retailer Debenhams and fitness operator Sweat! have unveiled the opening date for the first of
Leisure operator Active Nation has taken over the operations at Jump Factory, a trampoline park
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
The people of Bulmershe are to get a new £14m leisure centre after Wokingham Borough
Budget operator Blink Fitness has signed a multi-unit lease deal with real estate investment trust
New York-based boutique cycling studio operator SoulCycle has joined forces with its parent company Equinox
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Low cost operator The Edge Fitness Clubs has secured two new sites as it continues
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as likely to
Fitness subscription service ClassPass has secured US$85m (€72.5m, £64.5m) worth of series D financing from
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has revealed details of its domestic franchising and international territory rights
The current trend of incorporating wellness into design shows no signs of stopping as renderings
Indoor cycling chain CycleBar will open its first site in London's Nine Elms in the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Spending on leisure activities increased dramatically during the second quarter of the year, driven by
Virtual fitness provider FitnessOnDemand (FOD) has signed a partnership deal with cardio workout supplier Strong
TRT Holdings, the majority shareholder of Gold's Gym since 2004, has put the fitness brand
Warren Ormerod, who was responsible for creating the Pulse Soccer brand, has announced he will
Stuart Broster, CEO of Anytime Fitness UK, has revealed plans to become the UK's largest
GPs and health professionals are being urged to refer older and inactive patients for golf
Entrepreneurs Shamir Sidhu and Daniel Marin are aiming to build the UK’s dominant yoga chain
Finnish architects OOPEAA have won a competition to design and create floating sea pools for
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
US-based fitness franchise Gold's Gym has secured its 10th facility in Saudi Arabia. The 27,000sq
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has introduced a new points system to record Continuing
The value of the UK fitness club market has been valued at £5.1bn – a
Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has announced plans to open
Alternative fitness operator 1Rebel has opened the world’s first spin studio amphitheatre in Victoria, London.
Getting university students physically active can have a dramatic effect on improving their mental wellbeing,
Leejam Sports Company, which owns and operates Fitness Time, the largest network of sports and
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
The Biltmore Hotel, located at Coral Gables, near Miami, has announced that it has commissioned
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
High-intensity indoor cycling classes carry a "significant risk of kidney damage" – especially for first-time
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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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