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Gymnation ramps up expansion and heads to Asia, after securing US$100 million from BlackRock vehicle
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit
facility from HPS
Investment Partners – part of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager.
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19 May 2026
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 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.
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10 Feb 2026
The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2026
Nuffield Health is set to roll out its new Long-Term Conditions Rehabilitation Programme,
aiming to
offer 50,000 free places across the UK every year from 2027.
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04 Nov 2025
Brawn is making strength training accessible for all,
with a pilot with The Gym Group proving the concept
HCM issue 9 2025
Superusers (HVPs) are the key to success, according to new research from Les Mills
HCM issue 7 2025
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as
CEO, effective
immediately.
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07 Aug 2025
Tom Cordon says the peak-end rule has relevance when planning the customer journey in health clubs
HCM issue 2 2025
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first immersive
Peloton workout space on a college campus.
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25 Feb 2025
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities
saved the NHS £397.8 million in 2023.
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11 Feb 2025
After one year in the CEO seat at The Gym Group, Will Orr says The Next Chapter growth strategy is going
well and more expansion in the UK is planned.
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28 Nov 2024
The Gym Group’s CEO gives HCM a progress report, a year after he made the move from the world of media to the fitness industry
HCM issue 10 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
As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally
HCM issue 2 2024
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
HCM issue 1 2024
The London Boutique Studio Report 2023 from Leisure DB examines how the sector has emerged from the pandemic, as David Minton reports
HCM issue 10 2023
We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector
HCM issue 7 2023
The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector
HCM issue 5 2023
The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth
HCM issue 4 2023
CEO of the Global Wellness Institute, Susie Ellis, led the recent Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv. Jane Kitchen was there for HCM
HCM issue 11 2022
The failing health of the UK population is undermining economic growth, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2022
The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage
HCM issue 9 2022
Europe Active is working to unite the sector across the continent. CEO Andreas Paulsen reflects on the opportunities, directions and challenges faced by operators and policymakers and outlines key policies
HCM issue 9 2022
The CEO of the Body Fit Training franchise is pushing out globally – including a UK launch – following a major deal with Xponential Fitness
HCM issue 9 2022
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of legislation designed to
tackle the obesity epidemic have hit legal hurdles and fierce resistance from both MPs and the medical
profession.
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20 Sep 2022
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it
says will cater for a
need to provide franchisees with the option of a smaller-sized footprint and
strong unit economics.
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14 Aug 2022
Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active is driving a global data programme to prove the impact of the sector, while Quest is launching new inclusivity assessments
HCM issue 7 2022
As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?
HCM issue 7 2022
Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its Stay Fit Private
Fitness programme. The exercise spaces are located in converted guest rooms and offer a
collection of
cardio and strength-training equipment.
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18 May 2022
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Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms. The company ...
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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
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
HCM magazine
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Stephen Price
Founder, SP&Co Group“Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again”
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the
powerful link between addiction,
health and behaviour change
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