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As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
women’s lives,
according to the new white paper from UK mid-market operator, Total Fitness.
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30 Mar 2026
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New
York.
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27 Mar 2026
A new white paper from Total Fitness reveals the potential of the women’s gym market to grow the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 3 2026
A white paper on women’s fitness, commissioned by Total Fitness, is a call to action says its CEO, Sophie Lawler
HCM issue 3 2026
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
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11 Mar 2026
A Total Fitness report finds the UK health club sector has headroom for growth
HCM issue 2 2026
As insight reveals consumers struggle to classify health clubs, Liz Terry asks if we need to update our industry definitions
HCM issue 2 2026
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.
news •
10 Feb 2026
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
for the next phase of growth.
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16 Dec 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
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the HCM Summit.
news •
23 Oct 2025
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.
news •
23 Oct 2025
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational speakers
on stage.
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23 Oct 2025
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the
conference with an inspiring talk about consumer testing and the opportunities in this space.
news •
23 Oct 2025
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre in
Woolwich town centre, which is central to the town’s regeneration.
news •
09 Jul 2025
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its stake in Spanish
operator,
Wifit Gyms, and become the majority shareholder with a 55 per cent stake.
news •
27 Jun 2025
Top business leaders from all over the world have been confirmed as speakers
for the all-keynote 2025 HCM Summit.
news •
12 Jun 2025
HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.
HCM Handbook 2025
As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs
HCM issue 2 2025
Recent research by Nuffield Health and Sport England shows women are less active than men. Kath Hudson looks at some of the work underway to close the enjoyment gap
HCM Handbook 2024
Following the success of its first site in Whitefield, Total Fitness is launching a
purpose-built
Women’s Gym in Wilmslow.
news •
13 Jun 2024
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK.
news •
10 Jan 2024
With female menstrual cycles having such an impact on exercise outcomes, is it time for the industry to recognise this, get more comfortable with the conversation and develop more expertise to guide and support women? We ask the experts
HCM issue 9 2023
Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing a £6.5m loan
from OakNorth Bank.
news •
25 Jul 2023
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.
HCM Handbook 2023
With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding
HCM issue 5 2023
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same day she
went on maternity leave.
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22 Dec 2022
Much of the industry continues to fail when it comes to elevating women. Kath Hudson asks what can and should be done
HCM issue 11 2022
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has sent a
letter to the government warning of a “major mental and physical crisis” if financial support is not
provided for the sector.
news •
12 Sep 2022
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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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“Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again”
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Jamie Clements
The Breath Coach“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
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
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
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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Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable
gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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