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5 Editor's letter

Just do it

We’ve waited too long for governments to understand and support us, it’s time for the sector to set its own course and innovate to make an impact says Liz Terry

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12 HCM People

Angela Rippon CBE

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause

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20 News

Scott Best launches new V brand, Peloton partners with the University of Texas and Bodyholiday is opening its second location in Portugal

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28 Interview

Duncan Kerr & Nick Harvey

The duo have brought together a wellness trust and a GP federation to create a new model with clinical governance embedded at its heart, as Kate Cracknell reports

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38 Sponsored

Technogym - Positive impact

Samsung UK’s new health suite is offering next-level employee wellness in partnership with Technogym

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40 Life lessons

Pip Black

The co-founder of Frame took the business through a pre-pack that meant a radical rebuild. She talks to Kath Hudson

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44 Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping luxury fitness

Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training and small group PT have been given a five-star focus

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46 Everyone's talking about

Women-only gyms

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

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56 Talking point

Female health first

The Gym Group has been partnering with The Well HQ to deliver a female health programme to equip teams with specialist knowledge of female fitness, as Kath Hudson reports

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58 Sponsored

Active nations

The fitness market in the Middle East is thriving, with the low-cost sector set to gain greater traction over the next few years. GymNation’s recent report uncovers the changing consumer factors fuelling this growth

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62 Opinion

Future direction

In a special report, Cliff Collins asks if the sector in Europe is heading in the right direction in terms of policy and priorities and suggests new ways forward

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68 Briefing

Fitness in Europe

Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent

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On the cover | Angela Rippon: Bringing the world alive through dance

72 Supplier showcase

Orbit4 - smart solutions

LiveWire Warrington is leading the way in revolutionising gym management by integrating digital solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance the member experience

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74 Supplier showcase

Speedflex - Intuitive and inclusive

Speedflex is a unique workout solution for facilities using a low-staff model, such as hotels and spas

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76 Specifier

Great coverage

Julie Cramer talks to flooring suppliers about the keys to success when specifying new surfaces and the expensive downsides of getting it wrong

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88 Specifier

Positive outcomes

Tom Cordon says the peak-end rule has relevance when planning the customer journey in health clubs

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90 Specifier

Ready for a change

Changing rooms are being elevated to be the next word in wellness and pampering as operators seek a competitive point of difference, finds Julie Cramer

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

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

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96 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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98 Research

Obesity is in the genes

Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have found that obesity can have genetic origins, prompting calls for a new approach by fitness professionals

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities

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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Serco Leisure

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PSLT Ltd

PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. [more...]

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5 Editor's letter

Just do it

12 HCM People

Angela Rippon CBE

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause

View in digital edition
View online

20 News

Scott Best launches new V brand, Peloton partners with the University of Texas and Bodyholiday is opening its second location in Portugal

View in digital edition

28 Interview

Duncan Kerr & Nick Harvey

The duo have brought together a wellness trust and a GP federation to create a new model with clinical governance embedded at its heart, as Kate Cracknell reports

View in digital edition
View online

38 Sponsored

Technogym - Positive impact

Samsung UK’s new health suite is offering next-level employee wellness in partnership with Technogym

View in digital edition
View online

40 Life lessons

Pip Black

The co-founder of Frame took the business through a pre-pack that meant a radical rebuild. She talks to Kath Hudson

View in digital edition
View online

44 Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping luxury fitness

46 Everyone's talking about

Women-only gyms

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

View in digital edition
View online

56 Talking point

Female health first

58 Sponsored

Active nations

62 Opinion

Future direction

In a special report, Cliff Collins asks if the sector in Europe is heading in the right direction in terms of policy and priorities and suggests new ways forward

View in digital edition
View online

68 Briefing

Fitness in Europe

Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Angela Rippon: Bringing the world alive through dance

72 Supplier showcase

Orbit4 - smart solutions

74 Supplier showcase

Speedflex - Intuitive and inclusive

Speedflex is a unique workout solution for facilities using a low-staff model, such as hotels and spas

View in digital edition
View online

76 Specifier

Great coverage

Julie Cramer talks to flooring suppliers about the keys to success when specifying new surfaces and the expensive downsides of getting it wrong

View in digital edition
View online

88 Specifier

Positive outcomes

Tom Cordon says the peak-end rule has relevance when planning the customer journey in health clubs

View in digital edition
View online

90 Specifier

Ready for a change

Changing rooms are being elevated to be the next word in wellness and pampering as operators seek a competitive point of difference, finds Julie Cramer

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View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

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

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96 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

98 Research

Obesity is in the genes

Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have found that obesity can have genetic origins, prompting calls for a new approach by fitness professionals

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Omnigym collaborates on an outdoor gym for homeless people

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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

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Until combines multiple disciplines at new Canary Wharf club

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Ben Allen appointed managing director at Common Bond

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Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness

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

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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

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