expansion news & features
Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth
HCM issue 5 2026
A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector
HCM issue 4 2026
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM issue 4 2026
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds
HCM issue 4 2026
Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation
HCM issue 4 2026
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate,
has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM issue 3 2026
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance
spaces for more than a decade. Founder and
former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM issue 3 2026
The University of Liverpool has partnered
with Matrix Fitness to transform student
wellbeing with a major gym revitalisation
HCM issue 2 2026
A Total Fitness report finds the UK health club sector has headroom for growth
HCM issue 2 2026
UK Active’s work with Beano Brain casts light on Gen Alpha, and what the rise of GLP-1 use means for health clubs
HCM issue 2 2026
The president of Club Pilates outlines plans for expansion and explains the launch of the athletic-based Circuit concept
HCM issue 2 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
From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times
HCM issue 12 2025
With 400 locations and plans to enter new markets in 2026, the president of Fitness Park talks to Kate Cracknell about its €280m funding deal
HCM issue 11 2025
The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all
HCM issue 2 2026
Everlast Gyms is accelerating innovation to elevate its sites
to new levels in partnership with Core Health and Fitness
HCM issue 10 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
Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering
HCM issue 10 2025
Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report
HCM issue 9 2025
The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is greater than ever before, as Vicky Kiernander reports
HCM issue 9 2025
With padel and pickleball experiencing exponential growth, how can health clubs tap into this golden opportunity? Padel’s Luigi Carraro and pickleball’s Karen Mitchell explain
HCM issue 8 2025
Fitness Worx and Core Health and Fitness are shaping the future
of independent gyms in the UK, with a partnership fuelled by passion
HCM issue 7 2025
The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 7 2025
Southampton Sport has reinforced its commitment to inclusivity
with a £36m extension of its Jubilee Sports and Recreation Centre
HCM issue 6 2025
Duncan Wood-Allum says the UK’s plans for local government reorganisation will open up huge opportunities for the sector
HCM issue 6 2025
Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 6 2025
The former president of Xponential and founder of Club Pilates is back with Pilates Addiction and focused on rapid growth, as she explains to Kath Hudson
HCM issue 6 2025
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
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