PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the role of CEO, as Clive Chesser steps down.

Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into yoga and Pilates classes through a partnership with Bon Charge.

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring international expansion, with Europe representing a priority region under consideration.

Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company is now aiming to generate £2 billion by 2030.

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a relaunch of its Mayfair site in July.

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is acquiring Synergym International, another Spanish based HVLP gym operator to create a portfolio of more than 450 gyms.

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches

David Lloyd Clubs, Europe’s has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court, Surrey, at the site of the former Pavilion Club.

Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television.

Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and more member activity.

The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on fitness and the importance of cleaners is being underestimated, according to a report released today.

The last year has been defined by wellness and health interventions, says HCM editor, Liz Terry

Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront Leisure Centre in Woolwich, London. Charitable social enterprise GLL will operate the flagship facility under its Better brand, in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market in 2026, with a first location in Central London.

Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares for the next phase of growth. 

Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and rebranded as PureGym and are now open for business.

In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium clubs in Berlin.

PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to 65 new sites planned, in line with this year’s new club tally.

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Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray

Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK clubs before the end of the year in London, Essex and Kent.

David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s health at every stage of life.

New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a licensed burlesque-fitness programme.

Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told fitness and wellness professionals at the recent HCM Summit in London that delivering physical fitness is now the bare minimum requirement for gym operations.

PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire. This is the 40th UK launch this year, with plans to open a further 10-15.

As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry, has announced an exciting new development for next year’s event.

It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational speakers on stage.

Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the HCM Summit.

After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have just opened the HCM Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London.

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this afternoon.