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5 Editor's letter

Clear opportunities

The UK’s government spending review was underwhelming. Now we’re counting down to see if the NHS 10-year Health Plan will deliver for the sector, says Liz Terry

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12 HCM People

Jamie Waring

The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam

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16 HCM People

Lucy Findlay-Beale

The event director for Elevate talks to HCM about launching the first B2B event for health and wellness in India

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20 HCM news

This month: The Proper Club launches in LA; McKinsey report confirms wellness market growth; LeisureDB finds UK market is breaking records and; Equinox is fined US$600k for membership practices

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26 Fit Tech news

HCM presents the latest fit tech news in partnership with Fit Tech magazine and www.fittechglobal.com

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30 Interview

Richard Calvert

The CEO of The Club Company, the UK’s largest country club operator, talks to Kate Cracknell about forging a new model based on fitness, sport and wellness

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42 Promotion

EGYM – Setting a new standard

EGYM is refining its product line-up while also launching a new Business Suite to connect its entire ecosystem, creating a centralised, data-driven management platform

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44 Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... The Vagus Nerve

A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers

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56 Promotion

BLK BOX

BLK BOX is moving into the US market and continuing its expansion into Europe. We meet the new recruits who’ll be helping power this growth

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58 Opinion

Setting boundaries

How can health club operators support younger members with their mental health? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi offers his perspective

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62 Promotion

Epassi – Wellbeing at work

Gyms are becoming essential to employee benefit strategies, says Epassi, an expert in employee wellbeing schemes

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On the cover | Lucy Findlay-Beale: We see a huge opportunity for Elevate in India

64 Promotion

Les Mills – Reinventing the wheel

With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills

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70 Promotion

Servicesport – Smart tactics

The ROI of refreshing gym equipment is so significant, it makes taking this approach a strategic imperative for fitness operators

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72 Specifier

Show of strength

The huge popularity of strength and resistance training is driving change on the gym floor. Julie Cramer asks leading suppliers what innovations they’re bringing to market

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90 Supplier showcase

CoverMe: Total success

The CoverMe app has transformed class management for Total Fitness, with huge time savings, stronger compliance and better talent management

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92 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

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

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94 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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96 Research

Power of the mind

Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath

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Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities

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

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EP 2025 issue 5

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Clear opportunities

12 HCM People

Jamie Waring

The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Lucy Findlay-Beale

The event director for Elevate talks to HCM about launching the first B2B event for health and wellness in India

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View online

20 HCM news

26 Fit Tech news

HCM presents the latest fit tech news in partnership with Fit Tech magazine and www.fittechglobal.com

View in digital edition

30 Interview

Richard Calvert

The CEO of The Club Company, the UK’s largest country club operator, talks to Kate Cracknell about forging a new model based on fitness, sport and wellness

View in digital edition
View online

42 Promotion

EGYM – Setting a new standard

44 Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... The Vagus Nerve

A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers

View in digital edition
View online

56 Promotion

BLK BOX

BLK BOX is moving into the US market and continuing its expansion into Europe. We meet the new recruits who’ll be helping power this growth

View in digital edition
View online

58 Opinion

Setting boundaries

How can health club operators support younger members with their mental health? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi offers his perspective

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View online

62 Promotion

Epassi – Wellbeing at work

Gyms are becoming essential to employee benefit strategies, says Epassi, an expert in employee wellbeing schemes

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View online

On the cover | Lucy Findlay-Beale: We see a huge opportunity for Elevate in India

64 Promotion

Les Mills – Reinventing the wheel

With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills

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View online

70 Promotion

Servicesport – Smart tactics

The ROI of refreshing gym equipment is so significant, it makes taking this approach a strategic imperative for fitness operators

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View online

72 Specifier

Show of strength

90 Supplier showcase

CoverMe: Total success

The CoverMe app has transformed class management for Total Fitness, with huge time savings, stronger compliance and better talent management

View in digital edition
View online

92 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

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

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94 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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96 Research

Power of the mind

Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath

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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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