Private equity news & features
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 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
The former CEO of Planet Fitness talks about his investment in Brazilian fitness franchise, Panobianco Academia
HCM issue 1 2026
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
Growth is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it adopts a premium value market positioning. Its CEO and MD talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 9 2025
The co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks about building Self Esteem Brands and his partnership with Dave Mortensen
HCM issue 6 2025
Karsten Hollasch and Steffen Gausselmann talk us through the key findings of the 12th European Health and Fitness Market Report.
HCM Handbook 2025
Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany
HCM issue 4 2025
The co-founder of Frame took the business through a pre-pack that meant a radical rebuild. She talks to Kath Hudson
HCM issue 2 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
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
Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package
HCM issue 9 2024
The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses
HCM issue 9 2024
The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment
HCM issue 6 2024
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align
with the expectations of private equity investors as it considers de-listing.
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08 May 2024
The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary
HCM issue 9 2023
The co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel tells Kath Hudson how she’s found new direction through dealing with adversity
HCM issue 8 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
The CEO of Planet Fitness tells how he overcame feelings of being an underdog to reach the top of the industry
HCM issue 5 2023
The CEO of Third Space reflects on being at the sharp end in the mid-market – as CEO of Fitness First – when budget gyms disrupted the sector
HCM issue 3 2023
We hear about LifeFit Group’s ambitious plans and preparations for a sale from Oaktree Capital Management
HCM issue 3 2023
We celebrate the incredible life of the founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest, following his recent death from complications arising from ALS
HCM issue 2 2023
Wexer has acquired on-demand fitness and livestreaming provider Intelivideo. The purchase
comes as part of a strategy to consolidate the digital fitness market, following the acquisition of
Wexer by Core Health and Fitness last year.
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03 Mar 2023
Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally
HCM issue 1 2023
All Trails, an app that connects people with hiking and running trails all over the world,
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expanded its community platform and unveiled a new brand identity.
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20 Jan 2023
The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love
HCM issue 10 2022
The CEO of l’Orange Bleue talks to Frances Marcellin about its new-style gyms and preparing the company for European expansion
HCM issue 10 2022
Sam Cole, CEO of FitXR, is taking digital workouts to the next level with an immersive, VR fitness club
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
personal training app which utilises AI and machine learning.
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11 Aug 2022
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22-23 Sep 2026
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