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Getting more ambitious

Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry

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Thoughts from Helen Rowbotham of Access Sport and Jason Stanton of Mytime Active

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16 HCM People

Chibs Okereke

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20 HCM People

Jamie Groves

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24 HCM People

Michelle Childs & Ross McGuigan

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SATS reports its best results yet, Tracy Anderson is heading to London and Adidas and Bumble tackle gymtimidation

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38 Interview

Sarah Watts

The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell

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48 Everyone's talking about

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How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts

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54 Sponsored

Enhancing spaces

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56 Opinion

Here comes the future

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

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On the cover | Sarah Watts: The legendary entrepreneur talks to HCM
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Build well

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70 Life lessons

Victor Brick

The industry entrepreneur reflects on the tough times and the resilience he’s gained from adversity

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74 Tech

Digital Futures: progress report

New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains

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82 Net-zero

Eco-floors

A powerful ESG strategy is essential when it comes to everything from recruitment to fundraising. Steph Eaves finds eco-procurement is another piece of the ESG jigsaw puzzle

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92 Gym floor

Everything in its place

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Product innovation

Steph Eaves reports on the latest kit and services from Technogym, Precor, BLK BOX and Fitter Stock

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The power of placebo

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EP 2024 issue 1
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5 Editor's letter

Getting more ambitious

Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
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12 Letters

Write to reply

Thoughts from Helen Rowbotham of Access Sport and Jason Stanton of Mytime Active

View in digital edition
View online
16 HCM People

Chibs Okereke

The stress coach talks about working with Bear Grylls on the Mettle app for men

View in digital edition
View online
20 HCM People

Jamie Groves

The creator of the UK Leisure Framework explains how he developed the concept and the impact it’s having

View in digital edition
View online
24 HCM People

Michelle Childs & Ross McGuigan

The Life Leisure execs talk about their radical approach to the provision of physical activity in areas of deprivation

View in digital edition
View online
30 News


SATS reports its best results yet, Tracy Anderson is heading to London and Adidas and Bumble tackle gymtimidation

View in digital edition

38 Interview

Sarah Watts

The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online
48 Everyone's talking about

Love

How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts

View in digital edition
View online
54 Sponsored

Enhancing spaces

Ridgeway has created a series of luxury spaces for the new Third Space in Wimbledon, designing, making and installing furniture in key areas of the club

View in digital edition
View online
56 Opinion

Here comes the future

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Sarah Watts: The legendary entrepreneur talks to HCM
68 Sponsored

Build well

As We Work Well gears up to launch W3Fit in the US, we ask founder Lucy Hugo and W3Fit co-founder David Zarb Jenkins for an update

View in digital edition
View online
70 Life lessons

Victor Brick

The industry entrepreneur reflects on the tough times and the resilience he’s gained from adversity

View in digital edition
View online
74 Tech

Digital Futures: progress report

New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains

View in digital edition
View online
82 Net-zero

Eco-floors

A powerful ESG strategy is essential when it comes to everything from recruitment to fundraising. Steph Eaves finds eco-procurement is another piece of the ESG jigsaw puzzle

View in digital edition
View online
92 Gym floor

Everything in its place

Delivering a powerful customer journey relies on having the right systems in place. Steph Eaves looks at the latest designs for gym floor management

View in digital edition
View online
102 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves reports on the latest kit and services from Technogym, Precor, BLK BOX and Fitter Stock

View in digital edition

106 Research

The power of placebo

Researchers in Norway have found that people who believe workouts are customised for them achieve better results

View in digital edition
View online
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Industry veterans partner to launch women-only strength brand, LiftHer
An ambitious women’s-only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this September, with a wider US rollout already in active development.
Omnigym collaborates on an outdoor gym for homeless people
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an outdoor gym installation at a homeless shelter in Paris.
Virgin Active opens social wellness club in London's Mayfair
Basic-Fit expands German footprint with €52m Wellyou acquisition
Europe’s largest low-cost operator Basic-Fit has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for €52m.
Myzone report shows importance of longevity and social connection
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according to a report by Myzone.
Until combines multiple disciplines at new Canary Wharf club
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Ben Allen appointed managing director at Common Bond
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up for growth, Robert Rowland now steps into an advisory role.
Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91.
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
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.
New CIMSPA standards upskill coaches and swimming teachers in mental health
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional standards.
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.
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