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HCM Handbook 2026-2027 Volume 18: Features

Mainstream model
Industry insight
Mainstream model
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

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Greg Oliver, CEO, Fitness & Lifestyle Group
The way I see it
Greg Oliver, CEO, Fitness & Lifestyle Group
Looking ahead, we expect the future gym to bring strength, cardio, recovery and mindfulness experiences together under one roof

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Value and identity
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Value and identity
Findings from the second UK Health and Fitness Market Report, undertaken by Grant Thornton, which showed that penetration has achieved record levels

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Gulf growth
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Gulf growth
The Middle East’s largest low-cost chain, Gymnation, commissioned research questioning more than 15,000 respondents about their health aspirations and their attitudes to the gym

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HCM Fitness trends
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HCM Fitness trends
HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

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Body of work
Research
Body of work
A round up of some of the most exciting academic research to impact the industry in the past year including the impact of vibration therapy before a workout; how it’s the brain that programmes endurance and the impact that tiny lifestyle changes can have on healthspan

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HCM News: Taking GLP-1s is linked to a decline in physical activity
26 Jun 2026

HCM News: Taking GLP-1s is linked to a decline in physical activity

People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be losing weight, but they’re also becoming less physically active, according to new research presented at the ENDO 2026 annual meeting of the Endocrine Society More>>
 
PureGym pilots touchless Recovery Zones in London and Manchester
25 Jun 2026

PureGym pilots touchless Recovery Zones in London and Manchester

Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising what was previously a premium experience. More>>
 
New CIMSPA standards upskill coaches and swimming teachers in mental health
25 Jun 2026

New CIMSPA standards upskill coaches and swimming teachers in mental health

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25 Jun 2026

PureGym pilots touchless Recovery Zones in London and Manchester

Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising what was previously a premium experience. More>>
25 Jun 2026

EoS Fitness is the next budget chain to offer reformer Pilates

US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three locations this year. More>>
 
24 Jun 2026

Neko plans US expansion – adds body composition and wearable data

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. More>>
24 Jun 2026

Chequan Lewis steps into the top job at Crunch Fitness

Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who has transitioned to be executive chair. More>>
 
23 Jun 2026

Sea Lanes opens following a partnership between The Eden Project and Canary Wharf Group

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. More>>
23 Jun 2026

Nike partner gym, ONE LDN, is raising private equity funding to drive expansion

London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London, the UK, and Europe over the next five years. More>>
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HPO Tech introduces hyperbaric chamber, Oyster
HPO Tech introduces hyperbaric chamber, Oyster

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HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid that opens upwards like a shell.
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Manduka debuts premium P/ROX hybrid fitness mat
Manduka debuts premium P/ROX hybrid fitness mat

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Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat, crafted for athletes and functional fitness practitioners who move between yoga and fitness training.
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Nilo Spa Design introduces Marea dry flotation bed
Nilo Spa Design introduces Marea dry flotation bed

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Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres of water to support the body evenly in a zero-gravity-like experience.
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Gharieni Group launches Cobotics Innovations company and robotic treatment technology
Gharieni Group launches Cobotics Innovations company and robotic treatment technology

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Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences.
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Tanita Europe launches its next-generation body composition analyser for clubs
Tanita Europe launches its next-generation body composition analyser for clubs

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Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance usage in premium wellness settings – helping clubs focus on measurement accuracy, workflow integration and member-facing clarity.
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Wattbike launches latest edition of its AtomX smart bike
Wattbike launches latest edition of its AtomX smart bike

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Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart bike, which has been designed to better meet the expectations of increasingly data- driven users.
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For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, happier and more productive workforce by encouraging people to exercise regularly through their network of discounted gym memberships. [more]
 
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