studio news & features
Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India
HCM Handbook 2026
Deloitte writes about the 13th edition of the European Health and Fitness Market Report, commissioned by EuropeActive
HCM Handbook 2026
Another piece of research which Total Fitness has shared with the industry. As the industry becomes ever more tech-driven, it’s a reminder not to forget the basics – welcoming staff, cleanliness and not being too crowded
HCM Handbook 2026
PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go
HCM Handbook 2026
HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.
HCM Handbook 2026
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM issue 5 2026
Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 5 2026
The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems
HCM issue 5 2026
Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council
HCM issue 4 2026
The CEO of Les Mills talks about partnering with Hyrox and the possibilities this ‘mass participation sport’ opens up for the industry
HCM issue 4 2026
How can clubs best ease bottlenecks at peak times? We look at the latest kit and inspiring case studies
HCM issue 4 2026
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector
HCM issue 4 2026
All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary
HCM issue 4 2026
We look at the latest club flooring upgrades, as suppliers give their advice
HCM issue 4 2026
How can health clubs best leverage the ever-growing Pilates boom?
HCM issue 3 2026
Pulse Fitness has created a
new health club delivering an
elevated wellness experience
HCM issue 3 2026
The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead
HCM issue 3 2026
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at
Prestatyn Leisure.
news •
18 Feb 2026
The University of Liverpool has partnered
with Matrix Fitness to transform student
wellbeing with a major gym revitalisation
HCM issue 2 2026
The key to getting health club flooring right is down to blending performance, safety and branding, as Liz Terry discovers
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
Independent operator Just Move Gyms,
is offering premium Technogym
fitness equipment and exceptional
customer service in a stylish environment
HCM issue 2 2026
A Total Fitness report finds the UK health club sector has headroom for growth
HCM issue 2 2026
From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far
HCM issue 2 2026
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the
landmark project, Wavelengths Studio, in March.
news •
28 Jan 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 co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness looks back on past hurdles and highlights
HCM issue 2 2026
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier
of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded
entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.
news •
15 Jan 2026
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
22-23 Sep 2026
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