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5 Editor's letter

Doom scenario

As new research from the University of Oxford shows weight loss from medication is not enduring, Liz Terry asks how the industry should respond

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12 HCM People

David Tewksbury

The CEO of Chelsea Piers Fitness gives insights into how the business has evolved since the 1990s and shares his vision for international growth

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18 HCM People

Dr Madeleine Jago

Seven Lion Yard’s founder tells us how her holistic wellness centre in London addresses the mind-body connection

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24 HCM news

Sarah Luna launches Pilates Addiction, Zinédine Zidane is the face of exercise and recovery at Palace Merano and PureGym reveals global growth plans.

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34 Interview

Jordi Bella

The MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA

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42 Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... Generation Anxious

With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts

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50 Show report

Fabulous FIBO

The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports

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54 Insight

All rise

Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany

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60 Insight

Market intelligence

A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade

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66 Life lessons

Tony de Leede

The serial entrepreneur shares lessons learned in tough times with HCM

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72 Supplier showcase

EGYM – Smart strength

EGYM has been working with Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure and Culture to introduce its Smart Strength system in Mablethorpe

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On the cover | Jordi Bella: Synergym can deliver 50 per cent EBITDA

74 Supplier showcase

Core Health and Fitness: Inspired installation

Core Health and Fitness has supplied Nautilus equipment to Club 24 in Bangor, Northern Ireland working with local distributor, Balance Leisure

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76 Pilates

Innovating pilates

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

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90 Green

Environmental factors

Small group PT product manufacturers are managing sustainability and helping health club customers do the same with a range of innovations, as Julie Cramer reports

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98 Show preview

Elevate 2025 – A higher elevation

Taking place from June 18-19 at London’s Excel, Elevate will bring together 6,000 visitors, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors to further the growth of the sector

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110 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

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

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112 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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114 Research

Cancer care

A new study from China Medical University offers robust evidence to support the clinical application of exercise for cancer patients

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CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect

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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...]

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EP 2025 issue 4

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Doom scenario

As new research from the University of Oxford shows weight loss from medication is not enduring, Liz Terry asks how the industry should respond

View in digital edition
View online

12 HCM People

David Tewksbury

The CEO of Chelsea Piers Fitness gives insights into how the business has evolved since the 1990s and shares his vision for international growth

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Dr Madeleine Jago

Seven Lion Yard’s founder tells us how her holistic wellness centre in London addresses the mind-body connection

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM news

Sarah Luna launches Pilates Addiction, Zinédine Zidane is the face of exercise and recovery at Palace Merano and PureGym reveals global growth plans.

View in digital edition

34 Interview

Jordi Bella

The MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA

View in digital edition
View online

42 Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... Generation Anxious

With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts

View in digital edition
View online

50 Show report

Fabulous FIBO

The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online

54 Insight

All rise

Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany

View in digital edition
View online

60 Insight

Market intelligence

A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade

View in digital edition
View online

66 Life lessons

Tony de Leede

The serial entrepreneur shares lessons learned in tough times with HCM

View in digital edition
View online

72 Supplier showcase

EGYM – Smart strength

EGYM has been working with Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure and Culture to introduce its Smart Strength system in Mablethorpe

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Jordi Bella: Synergym can deliver 50 per cent EBITDA

74 Supplier showcase

Core Health and Fitness: Inspired installation

Core Health and Fitness has supplied Nautilus equipment to Club 24 in Bangor, Northern Ireland working with local distributor, Balance Leisure

View in digital edition
View online

76 Pilates

Innovating pilates

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

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View online

90 Green

Environmental factors

98 Show preview

Elevate 2025 – A higher elevation

Taking place from June 18-19 at London’s Excel, Elevate will bring together 6,000 visitors, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors to further the growth of the sector

View in digital edition
View online

110 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

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

View in digital edition

112 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

114 Research

Cancer care

A new study from China Medical University offers robust evidence to support the clinical application of exercise for cancer patients

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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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