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With consumers telling us their main motivation for joining a health club is to improve their mental health, the stage is set for a new phase in the development of the industry, says Liz Terry

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Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question

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16 HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

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20 HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform

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28 News


Basic-Fit considers global franchising, TRIB3 launches a pilates reformer brand and a new ‘health city’ is under construction in Sweden

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40 Interview

Mário Barbosa

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

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54 Everyone's talking about

Mental health training

Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts

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60 Sponsored

Technogym – transition to wellness

University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment

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62 Insight

Mental wellness

An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports

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70 Sponsored

BLK BOX – Shared ethos

The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor

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74 Life lessons

Sondre Gravir

Imposter syndrome over a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership

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78 Sponsored

Perfect Gym – strong foundations

GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth

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80 Design

McFit gets a makeover

The original low-cost gym concept is getting its third major makeover since being established in 1996, with the first club opening in Cologne. Liz Terry takes a look

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90 Sponsored

InBody – Attract & retain

Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention

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92 News report

Basic franchise

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

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94 Sponsored

Servicesport – a decade of excellence

Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised

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On the cover | Ronaldo: Blasts into the fitness industry with Erakulis
96 Specifier

Strong growth

The explosion in consumer demand for strength training is driving a raft of innovative new launches from equipment suppliers, as Steph Eaves report

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106 Sponsored

Brawn – The heart of the club

Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.

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108 News report

Growth tactics

Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports

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110 Sponsored

Keiser – Complete ride experience

The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members

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112 Recovery

Cool systems

As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix

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120 Sponsored

Epassi – Well at work

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 

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122 News report

Set for growth

Will Orr, has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

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124 Sponsored

D2F – take a fresh look

D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale

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126 Supplier showcase

Jon Williams

The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality

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128 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest kit from leading suppliers. This issue, Life Fitness, Keiser, Skillcourt and Myzone

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130 Reader services

HCM directory

If you’re in procurement, the HCM directory is part of a network of resources designed for you that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles

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132 Research

False readings

New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children

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EP 2024 issue 3
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Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

Mental health training

With consumers telling us their main motivation for joining a health club is to improve their mental health, the stage is set for a new phase in the development of the industry, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online
12 Letters

Write to reply

Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question

View in digital edition
View online
16 HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

View in digital edition
View online
20 HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform

View in digital edition
View online
28 News


Basic-Fit considers global franchising, TRIB3 launches a pilates reformer brand and a new ‘health city’ is under construction in Sweden

View in digital edition

40 Interview

Mário Barbosa

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

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

Mental health training

Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts

View in digital edition
View online
60 Sponsored

Technogym – transition to wellness

University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment

View in digital edition
View online
62 Insight

Mental wellness

An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online
70 Sponsored

BLK BOX – Shared ethos

The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor

View in digital edition
View online
74 Life lessons

Sondre Gravir

Imposter syndrome over a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership

View in digital edition
View online
78 Sponsored

Perfect Gym – strong foundations

GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth

View in digital edition
View online
80 Design

McFit gets a makeover

The original low-cost gym concept is getting its third major makeover since being established in 1996, with the first club opening in Cologne. Liz Terry takes a look

View in digital edition
View online
90 Sponsored

InBody – Attract & retain

Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention

View in digital edition
View online
92 News report

Basic franchise

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

View in digital edition
View online
94 Sponsored

Servicesport – a decade of excellence

Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Ronaldo: Blasts into the fitness industry with Erakulis
96 Specifier

Strong growth

The explosion in consumer demand for strength training is driving a raft of innovative new launches from equipment suppliers, as Steph Eaves report

View in digital edition
View online
106 Sponsored

Brawn – The heart of the club

Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.

View in digital edition
View online
108 News report

Growth tactics

Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online
110 Sponsored

Keiser – Complete ride experience

The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members

View in digital edition
View online
112 Recovery

Cool systems

As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix

View in digital edition
View online
120 Sponsored

Epassi – Well at work

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 

View in digital edition
View online
122 News report

Set for growth

Will Orr, has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online
124 Sponsored

D2F – take a fresh look

D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale

View in digital edition
View online
126 Supplier showcase

Jon Williams

The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality

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

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest kit from leading suppliers. This issue, Life Fitness, Keiser, Skillcourt and Myzone

View in digital edition

130 Reader services

HCM directory

If you’re in procurement, the HCM directory is part of a network of resources designed for you that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles

View in digital edition

132 Research

False readings

New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children

View in digital edition
View online
LATEST NEWS
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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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy. [more...]

CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds. [more...]
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ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more tha [more...]
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