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5 Editor's letter

All change

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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13 Letters

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Dan Rees of Premier Global NASM starts a debate about the safest way to stretch, with a response from Flexology

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14 Special report

First response

CEOs Humphrey Cobbold, of Pure Gym and Clive Ormerod of Les Mills talk about their initial response to COVID-19

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18 HCM People

Ed Stanbury

The CEO and co-founder of BLOK tells how he developed ‘one of the coolest gyms in the world’

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22 HCM People

Adala Bolto

Bolto saw a need for a “bespoke, femalespecific, results-driven boutique”

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26 HCM People

Aaron Brooks-Thornett

This personal trainer works on a ‘pay what you can’ basis, allowing him to reach those most in need

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30 HCM News

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

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38 Interview

Glenn Earlam

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to HCM about new models, standalone boutiques and growing the estate

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48 Ask the experts

Catering to introverts

Is the fitness industry meeting the needs of introverts as well as extroverts?

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52 Promotional feature

Physical Company

Consumers are seeking varied, effective workouts. It’s time to take a new approach to designing fitness areas, as Physical Company’s James Anderson explains

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54 Research

Getting fit together

A study by Decathlon has found that couples who train together stay together

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58 Profile

Emma Barry

The industry catalyst has released a new book: Building a Badass Boutique

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64 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

With a longstanding professional career in the fitness industry, we talk to Dawn Faulkner Clark to find out more about her background and what the future holds for Be Fit Be You

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66 Insight

Rene Moos

The CEO of Basic-Fit shared insights into the workings of his business at the Virtuagym FitNation Conference

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On the Cover | Emma Barry: How to build a badass boutique

70 Policy

Time to combine

Tara Dillon and Mark Gannon on combining REPs and the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory

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73 Body scanning

Measuring progress

As it has become a trend, more operators are offering body scanning. We ask some to share their experiences

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78 New Opening

Dublin’s finest

Charlie Bourne, MD of new luxury health club Eden One, talks about developing a new combination of facilities

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84 Changing rooms

Time for a change

Get inspired by our round up of recent high-end changing room installations

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89 Supplier showcase

Gympass

Supplier Gympass latest collaboration with DW Fitness First

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91 Supplier showcase

Pulse Fitness

Supplier Pulse Fitness latest collaboration with Third Space

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93 Supplier showcase

Fisikal Limited

Supplier Fisikal latest collaboration with DiR Clubs

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95 Supplier showcase

Matrix Fitness

Supplier Matrix Fitness latest collaboration with Long Stratton Leisure Centre, run by South Norfolk Council

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96 fitness-kit.net

Product Innovation

Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the newest product launches from Wattbike, Pulse, Body Bike and MYE Technologies

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100 HCM research

Old before their time

Obesity and ageing have the same effects on the body, with some impacts being irreversible, according to new research

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

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EP 2020 issue 3

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

All change

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

13 Letters

Write to reply

Dan Rees of Premier Global NASM starts a debate about the safest way to stretch, with a response from Flexology

View in digital edition
View online

14 Special report

First response

CEOs Humphrey Cobbold, of Pure Gym and Clive Ormerod of Les Mills talk about their initial response to COVID-19

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Ed Stanbury

The CEO and co-founder of BLOK tells how he developed ‘one of the coolest gyms in the world’

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Adala Bolto

Bolto saw a need for a “bespoke, femalespecific, results-driven boutique”

View in digital edition
View online

26 HCM People

Aaron Brooks-Thornett

This personal trainer works on a ‘pay what you can’ basis, allowing him to reach those most in need

View in digital edition
View online

30 HCM News

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

View in digital edition

38 Interview

Glenn Earlam

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to HCM about new models, standalone boutiques and growing the estate

View in digital edition
View online

48 Ask the experts

Catering to introverts

Is the fitness industry meeting the needs of introverts as well as extroverts?

View in digital edition
View online

52 Promotional feature

Physical Company

Consumers are seeking varied, effective workouts. It’s time to take a new approach to designing fitness areas, as Physical Company’s James Anderson explains

View in digital edition
View online

54 Research

Getting fit together

A study by Decathlon has found that couples who train together stay together

View in digital edition
View online

58 Profile

Emma Barry

The industry catalyst has released a new book: Building a Badass Boutique

View in digital edition
View online

64 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

66 Insight

Rene Moos

The CEO of Basic-Fit shared insights into the workings of his business at the Virtuagym FitNation Conference

View in digital edition
View online

On the Cover | Emma Barry: How to build a badass boutique

70 Policy

Time to combine

Tara Dillon and Mark Gannon on combining REPs and the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory

View in digital edition
View online

73 Body scanning

Measuring progress

As it has become a trend, more operators are offering body scanning. We ask some to share their experiences

View in digital edition
View online

78 New Opening

Dublin’s finest

Charlie Bourne, MD of new luxury health club Eden One, talks about developing a new combination of facilities

View in digital edition
View online

84 Changing rooms

Time for a change

Get inspired by our round up of recent high-end changing room installations

View in digital edition
View online

89 Supplier showcase

Gympass

Supplier Gympass latest collaboration with DW Fitness First

View in digital edition
View online

91 Supplier showcase

Pulse Fitness

Supplier Pulse Fitness latest collaboration with Third Space

View in digital edition
View online

93 Supplier showcase

Fisikal Limited

Supplier Fisikal latest collaboration with DiR Clubs

View in digital edition
View online

95 Supplier showcase

Matrix Fitness

Supplier Matrix Fitness latest collaboration with Long Stratton Leisure Centre, run by South Norfolk Council

View in digital edition
View online

96 fitness-kit.net

Product Innovation

Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the newest product launches from Wattbike, Pulse, Body Bike and MYE Technologies

View in digital edition
View online

100 HCM research

Old before their time

Obesity and ageing have the same effects on the body, with some impacts being irreversible, according to new research

View in digital edition
View online

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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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

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

Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024

Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women. [more...]

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

Precor

Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than 4 [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

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