PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

Deloitte writes about the 13th edition of the European Health and Fitness Market Report, commissioned by EuropeActive

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

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

Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of 2025, both operationally and financially.

The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is greater than ever before, as Vicky Kiernander reports

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

Ongoing investments in group training and member experience is leading to member growth, higher activity levels and increasing revenues at Nordic operator, SATS.

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as essential, despite rising living costs.

With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills

The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports

Nordic operator, SATS continues its run of strong results, reporting a solid start to 2025 with above normal sales and healthy churn in the first quarter.

Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF), which took place on 9 April in Köln.

On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year has continued into 2025, with elevated activity levels among its members.

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Positive company culture can add commercial value and a competitive advantage, as Kath Hudson discovers

Investment in great facilities is essential to the success of the sector, but nurturing a positive culture is what ultimately makes a winning organisation says Liz Terry

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what else might break through this year.

Third quarter revenues are up by 8 per cent on last year at SATS; price increases have led to record-high profitability, while club upgrades have resulted in happy, active customers.

Health club software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form of Nordic Capital in May – has revealed a refreshed board of directors.

SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2 2024, thanks to product improvements following investment and price increases.

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report which provides eye-opening findings and a starting point for change.

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

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more visits, showing the policy of cost discipline and focusing on existing clubs is paying off.

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.