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EP 2019 issue 11

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7 Editor's letter

Social prescribing

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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12 Letters

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A sober reminder of how far this industry has to go

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14 HCM People

Leigh Wetton & Scott Freeman

The ex-Special Forces Navy diver and Army fitness instructor tell how their backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness

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18 HCM People

Jean-Michel Fournier

The CEO of Les Mills Media discusses how clubs can embrace virtual fitness but still remain central to people’s fitness journeys

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22 News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news in health, fitness and physical activity from around the world

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29 Events calendar

We round up the most exciting upcoming industry events from across the globe

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30 Interview

Taru Vähätalo

The co-founder of Finland’s pioneering fitness brand GOGO tells us about the company’s journey, from its beginnings as the country’s first full-service fitness club

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40 Talking point

Artificial intelligence

The artificial intelligence revolution is ramping up across many industries. Experts discuss how the fitness industry can best utilise these new technologies

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44 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

Bodystreet, the global leader in Electro Muscle Stimulation training, has had a successful year in 2019, growing their reach across the UK. Master franchisor Mark Holland tells us more

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46 Interview

Goldman Sachs

Shefali Gera, head of wellness EMEA at Goldman Sachs, on the investment bank’s approach to employee wellbeing, and the state-of-the-art wellness facilities at its new London headquarters

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50 IHRSA Update

Know your customers

IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh shares the most interesting findings from the 2019 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

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56 Wellness

The Well

Co-founder and CEO Rebecca Parekh explains The Well, a new membershipbased wellness club that’s opened in the heart of New York City, giving access to fitness, health coaches and more

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62 Promotional feature

Premier Global

As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions

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On the Cover | Rebecca Parekh: The co-founder and CEO of The Well on creating a new type of wellness club

64 Circuits

Virtuous circle

Circuits are a powerful way to deliver a controlled and effective workout to people of a range of abilities in a short time frame. We look at some of the leading systems

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71 Flooring

Floor & order

Flooring is a major investment for gyms and health clubs, changing the ambience and functionality. HCM looks at the issues relating to this often undervalued area

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80 Group exercise

The power of groupness

Does your fitness studio off er the antidote to tech-driven loneliness?

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84 Promotional feature

Legend Club Management Systems

Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing

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86 Audio Visual

Sight & sound

The audio visual aspect of your club is one of the biggest factors in keeping members motivated and coming back for more. Four audio visual consultants share their tips

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91 Supplier showcase

Pulse

First class fitness facility

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93 Supplier showcase

DFC

A knockout partnership

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95 Supplier showcase

Matrix

Technology and innovation

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96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Check out these innovative new products in health and fitness from Crown Sports Lockers and Power Plate

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97 Promotional feature

Myzone

"We can include those yet to take the plunge into wearables," says Myzone’s Dave Wright

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Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]

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EP 2019 issue 11

Download PDF

View digital edition

Magazine archive

7 Editor's letter

Social prescribing

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
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12 Letters

Write to reply

A sober reminder of how far this industry has to go

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Leigh Wetton & Scott Freeman

The ex-Special Forces Navy diver and Army fitness instructor tell how their backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Jean-Michel Fournier

The CEO of Les Mills Media discusses how clubs can embrace virtual fitness but still remain central to people’s fitness journeys

View in digital edition
View online

22 News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news in health, fitness and physical activity from around the world

View in digital edition

29 Events calendar

We round up the most exciting upcoming industry events from across the globe

View in digital edition

30 Interview

Taru Vähätalo

40 Talking point

Artificial intelligence

The artificial intelligence revolution is ramping up across many industries. Experts discuss how the fitness industry can best utilise these new technologies

View in digital edition
View online

44 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

46 Interview

Goldman Sachs

50 IHRSA Update

Know your customers

IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh shares the most interesting findings from the 2019 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

View in digital edition
View online

56 Wellness

The Well

62 Promotional feature

Premier Global

On the Cover | Rebecca Parekh: The co-founder and CEO of The Well on creating a new type of wellness club

64 Circuits

Virtuous circle

71 Flooring

Floor & order

Flooring is a major investment for gyms and health clubs, changing the ambience and functionality. HCM looks at the issues relating to this often undervalued area

View in digital edition
View online

80 Group exercise

The power of groupness

Does your fitness studio off er the antidote to tech-driven loneliness?

View in digital edition
View online

84 Promotional feature

Legend Club Management Systems

Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing

View in digital edition
View online

86 Audio Visual

Sight & sound

91 Supplier showcase

Pulse

First class fitness facility

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View online

93 Supplier showcase

DFC

A knockout partnership

View in digital edition
View online

95 Supplier showcase

Matrix

Technology and innovation

View in digital edition
View online

96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Check out these innovative new products in health and fitness from Crown Sports Lockers and Power Plate

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97 Promotional feature

Myzone

"We can include those yet to take the plunge into wearables," says Myzone’s Dave Wright

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LATEST NEWS

Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children.

Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.

Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal.

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

With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high- end brand in the US and Europe, but is pausing UK expansion.

PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years.

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

Community Leisure UK is helping the public sector’s drive to net zero with the launch of a bespoke Carbon Literacy course.

Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships

Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres.

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