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6 Editor's letter

Challenges and opportunities

Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.

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10 HCM People

Silke Frank & Florian Brauer

The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events

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14 HCM People

Stuart Perrin

The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK

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16 HCM People

Mark Tweedie

A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK

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20 Special Report

World United

This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts

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24 HCM News

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

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32 Talking Point

COVID-19 recovery programmes

COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts

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38 Interview

Rob Copeland

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health

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44 Promotion

Adapting to change

Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy

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46 Opinion

The case for gyms

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

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50 Foresight

HCM fitness trends

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year

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On the cover | World united: Celebrate, reactivate!

58 Hybrid

The shape of digital

What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights

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62 Profile

Jamie Bunce

The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities

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76 Insight

Rapid response

Proinsight has mystery shopped and reported on 50 online workouts

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78 Reopening

Reopening down under

Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings

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86 Functional

Rig rejig

Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel

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92 Supplier showcase

Ultimate locker install

Safe Space has created a new locker space for global franchise, UFC GYM, which both maintains its brand image and delivers operational support

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals the newest innovations from Halotherapy Solutions, Technogym, APEX1 and Virtuagym

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98 Research

Stay active, stay young

Older men who have played football all their lives have cells 11 years younger than their non-sporting peers

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EP 2020 issue 7

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

6 Editor's letter

Challenges and opportunities

Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.

View in digital edition
View online

10 HCM People

Silke Frank & Florian Brauer

The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Stuart Perrin

The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Mark Tweedie

A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK

View in digital edition
View online

20 Special Report

World United

This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM News

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

View in digital edition

32 Talking Point

COVID-19 recovery programmes

COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

38 Interview

Rob Copeland

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health

View in digital edition
View online

44 Promotion

Adapting to change

Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy

View in digital edition
View online

46 Opinion

The case for gyms

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

View in digital edition
View online

50 Foresight

HCM fitness trends

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | World united: Celebrate, reactivate!

58 Hybrid

The shape of digital

What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights

View in digital edition
View online

62 Profile

Jamie Bunce

The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities

View in digital edition
View online

76 Insight

Rapid response

Proinsight has mystery shopped and reported on 50 online workouts

View in digital edition
View online

78 Reopening

Reopening down under

Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings

View in digital edition
View online

86 Functional

Rig rejig

Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel

View in digital edition
View online

92 Supplier showcase

Ultimate locker install

Safe Space has created a new locker space for global franchise, UFC GYM, which both maintains its brand image and delivers operational support

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals the newest innovations from Halotherapy Solutions, Technogym, APEX1 and Virtuagym

View in digital edition

98 Research

Stay active, stay young

Older men who have played football all their lives have cells 11 years younger than their non-sporting peers

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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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