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Best of both worlds

As access to medical memberships grows, Liz Terry says we must be ambitious in drawing on expertise from both the clinical and wellness worlds

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12 Feedback

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Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise

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16 HCM Zeitgeist

Top trends and fresh ideas

Life Time launches its own AI coach, Purpose Brands adds telehealth with Dr B collaboration, The Gym Group gets new investors and surfing is used to treat trauma and burnout

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20 HCM news

Deals, developments, insights and appointments

US gym visits are up, Everlast Gyms gears up to launch London flagship and Everyone Active expands its wellness offering

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26 HCM Buzz

Exciting launches and innovation

The Projuvenate wellness clinic opens in Manchester, Common Bond emerges from UFB’s closure and a social wellness concept Sostena opens in Cornwall

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32 HCM People

Julie Russell

The immediate past CLOA chair explains how the Active Wellbeing Leadership Network is creating a movement for change

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38 HCM People

Andy Mackie

The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon

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42 Profile

Gurpreet Gujral

The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet

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54 Talkback

Everyone's talking about ... inspiration

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60 Sponsored

Built to grow

Fitness Worx and Core Health and Fitness are shaping the future of independent gyms in the UK, with a partnership fuelled by passion

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62 Insight

Superusers

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On the cover | Gurpreet Gujral: "Nuffield is driving good profitability"
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Rod Hill & George Houtenbos

The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports

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72 Digital

Digital Futures evolution

Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector

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Getting personal

Fit tech companies tell Julie Cramer how their latest personalisation tools are driving measurable results

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EP 2025 issue 7
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5 Editor's letter

Best of both worlds

As access to medical memberships grows, Liz Terry says we must be ambitious in drawing on expertise from both the clinical and wellness worlds

View in digital edition
View online
12 Feedback

HCM Forum

Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise

View in digital edition
View online
16 HCM Zeitgeist

Top trends and fresh ideas

Life Time launches its own AI coach, Purpose Brands adds telehealth with Dr B collaboration, The Gym Group gets new investors and surfing is used to treat trauma and burnout

View in digital edition

20 HCM news

Deals, developments, insights and appointments

US gym visits are up, Everlast Gyms gears up to launch London flagship and Everyone Active expands its wellness offering

View in digital edition

26 HCM Buzz

Exciting launches and innovation

The Projuvenate wellness clinic opens in Manchester, Common Bond emerges from UFB’s closure and a social wellness concept Sostena opens in Cornwall

View in digital edition

32 HCM People

Julie Russell

The immediate past CLOA chair explains how the Active Wellbeing Leadership Network is creating a movement for change

View in digital edition
View online
38 HCM People

Andy Mackie

The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon

View in digital edition
View online
42 Profile

Gurpreet Gujral

The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet

View in digital edition
View online
54 Talkback

Everyone's talking about ... inspiration

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

View in digital edition
View online
60 Sponsored

Built to grow

Fitness Worx and Core Health and Fitness are shaping the future of independent gyms in the UK, with a partnership fuelled by passion

View in digital edition
View online
62 Insight

Superusers

Superusers (HVPs) are the key to success, according to new research from Les Mills

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Gurpreet Gujral: "Nuffield is driving good profitability"
68 Profile

Rod Hill & George Houtenbos

The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online
72 Digital

Digital Futures evolution

Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector

View in digital edition
View online
82 Specifier

Getting personal

Fit tech companies tell Julie Cramer how their latest personalisation tools are driving measurable results

View in digital edition
View online
88 Specifier

Club sounds

Music tech suppliers give their advice for creating perfect in-club sounds

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

Product innovations

The latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers

View in digital edition

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

Hip health

A study has found indoor cycling improves hip osteoarthritis

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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.
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