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Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Fitness On Demand (FOD) has teamed up with Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
More consumers are realising meditation is beneficial, but many give up because it’s difficult to
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
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
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
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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…
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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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.
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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
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Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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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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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One
Fitness On Demand (FOD) has teamed up with Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
More consumers are realising meditation is beneficial, but many give up because it’s difficult to
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
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: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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