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7 Editor's letter

Driving the economy

The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry

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14 Feedback

HCM Forum

Michael Whitelock, children’s activities manager at Horizon Leisure tells HCM how the operator is supporting home-schooled children

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16 HCM People

Jack Shakespeare

The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market

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22 HCM People

Dr Jason Culp

The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health

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26 HCM news

Sarah Luna leaves Xponential Fitness, Nuffield and MMU partner to connect medical and fitness, while David Lloyd and Third Space reveal new club openings

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34 Interview

Jim Rowley

As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability

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44 Sponsored

Technogym – Campus and community

The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends

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46 Talking point

Weight loss drugs

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

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56 Sponsored

ServiceSport – A global partner

ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence

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58 Life Lessons

Hagen Wingertszahn

The joint CEO of RSG Group tells Kath Hudson that a big move early on in his career prepared him to step up to the role on the death of Rainer Schaller

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64 Supplier showcase

Egym – Transforming training

EGYM is transforming fitness programmes in North Northamptonshire

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On the cover | Jim Rowley: Building a global future for Crunch Fitness

66 Supplier showcase

Speedflex – Redefining workouts

Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active

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68 Software

Future intelligence

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

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76 Sponsored

Matrix Fitness – Embracing a collaborative approach

Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group exercise and functional training spaces

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78 Strength

Access all areas

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

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86 Profile

Active Insight

The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell

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96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Julie Cramer rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers

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98 Reader services

HCM directory

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

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100 Research

Reversing dementia

Research suggests that some cases of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia could be caused by bacterial, fungal and algal infections, making them curable

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EP 2024 issue 11

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Magazine archive

7 Editor's letter

Driving the economy

The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

14 Feedback

HCM Forum

Michael Whitelock, children’s activities manager at Horizon Leisure tells HCM how the operator is supporting home-schooled children

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Jack Shakespeare

The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Dr Jason Culp

The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health

View in digital edition
View online

26 HCM news

Sarah Luna leaves Xponential Fitness, Nuffield and MMU partner to connect medical and fitness, while David Lloyd and Third Space reveal new club openings

View in digital edition

34 Interview

Jim Rowley

As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability

View in digital edition
View online

44 Sponsored

Technogym – Campus and community

The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends

View in digital edition
View online

46 Talking point

Weight loss drugs

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

View in digital edition
View online

56 Sponsored

ServiceSport – A global partner

ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence

View in digital edition
View online

58 Life Lessons

Hagen Wingertszahn

The joint CEO of RSG Group tells Kath Hudson that a big move early on in his career prepared him to step up to the role on the death of Rainer Schaller

View in digital edition
View online

64 Supplier showcase

Egym – Transforming training

EGYM is transforming fitness programmes in North Northamptonshire

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Jim Rowley: Building a global future for Crunch Fitness

66 Supplier showcase

Speedflex – Redefining workouts

Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active

View in digital edition
View online

68 Software

Future intelligence

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

View in digital edition
View online

76 Sponsored

Matrix Fitness – Embracing a collaborative approach

Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group exercise and functional training spaces

View in digital edition
View online

78 Strength

Access all areas

86 Profile

Active Insight

The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online

96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Julie Cramer rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers

View in digital edition

98 Reader services

HCM directory

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

View in digital edition

100 Research

Reversing dementia

Research suggests that some cases of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia could be caused by bacterial, fungal and algal infections, making them curable

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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