Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic Health Clubs.

Bellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept called Deepsense in collaboration with low-frequency vibroacoustic technology firm Neurosonic Technologies.

The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.

Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and leisure destination on behalf of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating a next-generation public leisure, health and wellbeing hub for the local community.

The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with the first launch planned for Dublin in 2027.

Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track to maintain this rate of growth this year, as parent company Purpose Brands targets further international expansion.

Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a £17m transformation designed to secure the long-term future of the public leisure asset and reposition it as a community wellbeing hub.

The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the first half of 2026 and the company remains confident about the outlook.

Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone on 16 July Built around X-Club’s four pillars of wellness – mind, movement, nutrition and therapy – the facility features two group exercise studi

US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory Amped Universe design architecture.

HCM reports on findings from the 20th State of the Industry report as Leisure DB rebrands to Evolve

The MD of Brio on investing in iconic facilities and delivering greater value for stakeholders

Operators need to be aware of new legislation that’s exposing weaknesses and potential liabilities in the handling of members’ data, says Andy Chesterman

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, reports Muir Gray

Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched a bio-stacking recovery system called Ultima Reset Lounger.

Would you stop selling memberships to prevent club overcrowding? Kath Hudson asks the experts

Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report

The industry mourns the passing of one of the founding fathers of fitness

Jason Bailey highlights Oldham’s work connecting hospital and health club

UK Active’s new CEO explains why he believes the sector can drive consumer engagement to double in size

Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club and signalling a significant evolution of its proposition.

Europe’s largest low-cost operator Basic-Fit has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for €52m.

Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up for growth, Robert Rowland now steps into an advisory role.

Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91.

US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three locations this year.

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full- body health scan and launched a new mobile app that integrates wearable data into the assessment process.

Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who has transitioned to be executive chair.

Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural water of the dock, offers year-round open water swimming in an iconic location.

Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than physiotherapy, according to a study carried out by the University of Exeter and Global Social Prescribing Alliance.