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Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.
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05 Jun 2026
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.
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06 May 2026
French health and fitness operator, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
chair, with the intention of pursuing an active European expansion strategy.
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10 Mar 2026
From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far
HCM issue 2 2026
Saade, a wellness lifestyle brand, has launched a swimsuit as part of a collection
specifically crafted for use in sauna rituals.
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17 Dec 2025
With 400 locations and plans to enter new markets in 2026, the president of Fitness Park talks to Kate Cracknell about its €280m funding deal
HCM issue 11 2025
Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report
HCM issue 10 2025
"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.
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23 Oct 2025
South Africa-born Terence talks about his journey to teaching meditation and mindfulness after suffering two cardiac arrests
HCM issue 8 2025
The CEO of The Club Company, the UK’s largest country club operator, talks to Kate Cracknell about forging a new model based on fitness, sport and wellness
HCM issue 5 2025
Global investment firm, Carlyle Global Credit is providing a financing package of €280 million to
French franchisor, Fitness Park Group to accelerate growth domestically and internationally.
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04 Jun 2025
A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.
HCM Handbook 2025
The franchise segment is a fast moving and dynamic part of the industry. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the major deals and developments of the last 12 months, including former Xponential Fitness CEO, Anthony Geisler, arriving back on the scene.
HCM Handbook 2025
As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year
HCM issue 3 2025
Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King says he has full confidence in his team as losses hit $98.7 million
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
full year and is re-stating its 2023 financial position. This was against a profit of US$37.5 million
in 2023.
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27 Mar 2025
Crunch Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement for India, with the aim of opening at
least 75 gyms.
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03 Mar 2025
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and
fitness
retreat on Portugal’s East Algarve coastline.
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26 Feb 2025
The CEO of VivaGym has new backers committed to fast tracking the growth of the business within the Iberian market and further afield. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2025
As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability
HCM issue 11 2024
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM
about building it up from the ashes and his aspirations to make it a global brand.
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26 Nov 2024
News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy
HCM issue 10 2024
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American
College of
Sports
Medicine’s annual survey, followed by mobile exercise apps and exercise
programmes for older
adults.
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29 Oct 2024
ServiceSport Group has announced the expansion of its global footprint, with the launch of ServiceSport KSA in Saudi Arabia, says its chief commercial officer
HCM issue 9 2024
The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators
HCM issue 9 2024
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite
ongoing macro-economic challenges, the fitness industry has rebounded from the pandemic.
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03 Oct 2024
From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector
HCM issue 8 2024
The president of Crunch Fitness, Chequan Lewis, says the company is accelerating its growth plans as it
celebrates its 35th anniversary.
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02 Aug 2024
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter
to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most active in Europe
after next month’s General Election.
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15 Jun 2024
Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity
HCM Handbook 2024
Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months
HCM Handbook 2024
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Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising ...
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In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional ...
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US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three ...
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Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan ...
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Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who ...
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Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural ...
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London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London, ...
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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
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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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