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3 Editor's letter

Third healthcare revolution

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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11 Letters

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Addressing the ‘multi-venue usage’ debate

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12 People profile

Silke Frank

The director of FIBO tells us what we can expect from this year’s event

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14 People profile

Charlie Kemper

The Flykick co-founder on how he took advantage of an untapped opportunity in the London group fitness market

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16 People profile

Lindsey Rainwater

After attending a women’s leadership summit at IHRSA, Rainwater was inspired to start the Women in Fitness Association

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18 International news

Snap Fitness and FOD owner looks for new ‘strategic vision’

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20 UK news

UFC Gym to open its first two UK sites in April

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26 Research news

Hearts can get ‘younger’ with physical activity

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28 Interview

Victus Soul

Founders Paul Trendell and Chris Djuric tell us about their new boutique, which centres around boxing and running group fitness classes

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36 Talking point

The protein myth

A new documentary has questioned whether meat is the best type of protein to build muscle mass. Experts weigh in

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40 News report

Advancing wellness

Set to open later this year, the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre aims to improve population health

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44 Interview

Lynne & Victor Brick

These industry veterans are one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees. They tell us the secret to their success

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52 Promotional feature

Servais Boosten

CEO & founder of Barcelona Bootcamp talks to HCM about the growth of his luxury fitness holidays in Spain and his plans to expand the five-star experience across Europe

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On the Cover | Lynne & Victor Brick: The industry veterans share the secrets of their success

54 Strategy

Prescribing activity

Sir Muir Gray calls for an ‘active therapy revolution’ in public health

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60 Retention

Reaching capacity

Retention expert Paul Bedford comments on case studies and top tips from the latest retention research

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64 EHFF 2019

The marketing edge

Marketing and sales will be the focus at the sixth European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF), taking place in April

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68 Conference Report

Industry insights

Where is growth coming from? How can operators compete? These questions were discussed at the Power Plate RISE event

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72 Group Exercise

New solutions

We take a closer look at the current group exercise landscape, uncovering what’s likely to trend in the year ahead

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78 Ask the experts

Outside London

Will boutiques work outside major cities? Kath Hudson asks the experts

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82 Design

Lovely lockers

We’ve rounded up the latest designs and innovation in locker and changing room kit

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88 Event Preview

IHRSA 2019

Kristen Walsh talks to some of IHRSA 2019’s keynote speakers

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93 Supplier showcase

With a new update coming out in 2019, Myzone is set for a big year

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

A look at the latest innovations in health and fitness

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EP 2019 issue 2

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

Third healthcare revolution

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

11 Letters

Write to reply

Addressing the ‘multi-venue usage’ debate

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profile

Silke Frank

The director of FIBO tells us what we can expect from this year’s event

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profile

Charlie Kemper

The Flykick co-founder on how he took advantage of an untapped opportunity in the London group fitness market

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Lindsey Rainwater

After attending a women’s leadership summit at IHRSA, Rainwater was inspired to start the Women in Fitness Association

View in digital edition
View online

18 International news

Snap Fitness and FOD owner looks for new ‘strategic vision’

View in digital edition

20 UK news

UFC Gym to open its first two UK sites in April

View in digital edition

26 Research news

Hearts can get ‘younger’ with physical activity

View in digital edition

28 Interview

Victus Soul

Founders Paul Trendell and Chris Djuric tell us about their new boutique, which centres around boxing and running group fitness classes

View in digital edition
View online

36 Talking point

The protein myth

A new documentary has questioned whether meat is the best type of protein to build muscle mass. Experts weigh in

View in digital edition
View online

40 News report

Advancing wellness

Set to open later this year, the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre aims to improve population health

View in digital edition
View online

44 Interview

Lynne & Victor Brick

These industry veterans are one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees. They tell us the secret to their success

View in digital edition
View online

52 Promotional feature

Servais Boosten

On the Cover | Lynne & Victor Brick: The industry veterans share the secrets of their success

54 Strategy

Prescribing activity

Sir Muir Gray calls for an ‘active therapy revolution’ in public health

View in digital edition
View online

60 Retention

Reaching capacity

Retention expert Paul Bedford comments on case studies and top tips from the latest retention research

View in digital edition
View online

64 EHFF 2019

The marketing edge

Marketing and sales will be the focus at the sixth European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF), taking place in April

View in digital edition
View online

68 Conference Report

Industry insights

Where is growth coming from? How can operators compete? These questions were discussed at the Power Plate RISE event

View in digital edition
View online

72 Group Exercise

New solutions

We take a closer look at the current group exercise landscape, uncovering what’s likely to trend in the year ahead

View in digital edition
View online

78 Ask the experts

Outside London

Will boutiques work outside major cities? Kath Hudson asks the experts

View in digital edition
View online

82 Design

Lovely lockers

We’ve rounded up the latest designs and innovation in locker and changing room kit

View in digital edition
View online

88 Event Preview

IHRSA 2019

Kristen Walsh talks to some of IHRSA 2019’s keynote speakers

View in digital edition
View online

93 Supplier showcase

With a new update coming out in 2019, Myzone is set for a big year

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

A look at the latest innovations in health and fitness

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View online

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Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

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Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research

Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research.

RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio

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PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth

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Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024.

Workers' Educational Association and CLUK team up to launch Carbon Literacy Course

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Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships

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