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5 Editor's letter

An economic argument

The fitness industry has the opportunity to head in bold new directions, says Liz Terry

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10 HCM People

Marc Diaper

The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM

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14 HCM People

Vern Hill

Babywearing workouts help new mothers regain strength and confidence, says the founder of Carifit

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18 HCM People

Sarah Storey

The paralympic champion is backing Sheffield City Region’s proposals to create safe, active travel routes

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20 HCM News

Stay up to date with the latest news. This month, PHE publishes advice on tackling inequalities in physical activity

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28 Interview

Kevin Yates

The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans

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36 Sponsored

Technogym: It's streaming your way

Technogym’s Live and On-Demand solution is transformational for its clients

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40 Ask An Expert

Rent

When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’

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46 Interview

Tim Hollingsworth

Uniting the Movement is a 10-year vision to use sport and activity to transform lives. Sport England’s CEO tells us what makes it so exciting

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50 Reopening

Craig Blain

Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership

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56 COVID-19

On the road to recovery

The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives

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On the cover | Kevin Yates: "My goal from the outset was 1,000 TRIB3 stores in 36 countries by 2025"

64 Interview

Tom Galvin

Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness

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72 Marketing

The evolution of aggregators

HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand

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82 Promotion

Gympass: the 360 wellbeing plaform

Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more

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84 Interview

Morten Hellevang

Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans

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90 Supplier showcase

Myzone

Myzone explains how its digital experience can help gyms and studios get back on track

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92 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Les Mills Content launches, Auster presents a new weighted vest, Hussle debuts its Membership Conversion Service and EXi teams up with Everyone Active

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93 Promotion

Physical Company

Creating spaces where exercisers feel both safe and inspired to return to the gym is vital, says James Anderson

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98 Research

Diabetes and COVID-19

COVID-19 has a disproportionate impact on young diabetics

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EP 2021 issue 2

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

An economic argument

The fitness industry has the opportunity to head in bold new directions, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

10 HCM People

Marc Diaper

The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Vern Hill

Babywearing workouts help new mothers regain strength and confidence, says the founder of Carifit

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Sarah Storey

The paralympic champion is backing Sheffield City Region’s proposals to create safe, active travel routes

View in digital edition
View online

20 HCM News

Stay up to date with the latest news. This month, PHE publishes advice on tackling inequalities in physical activity

View in digital edition

28 Interview

Kevin Yates

The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans

View in digital edition
View online

36 Sponsored

Technogym: It's streaming your way

Technogym’s Live and On-Demand solution is transformational for its clients

View in digital edition
View online

40 Ask An Expert

Rent

46 Interview

Tim Hollingsworth

Uniting the Movement is a 10-year vision to use sport and activity to transform lives. Sport England’s CEO tells us what makes it so exciting

View in digital edition
View online

50 Reopening

Craig Blain

Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership

View in digital edition
View online

56 COVID-19

On the road to recovery

On the cover | Kevin Yates: "My goal from the outset was 1,000 TRIB3 stores in 36 countries by 2025"

64 Interview

Tom Galvin

Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness

View in digital edition
View online

72 Marketing

The evolution of aggregators

HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand

View in digital edition
View online

82 Promotion

Gympass: the 360 wellbeing plaform

Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more

View in digital edition
View online

84 Interview

Morten Hellevang

Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans

View in digital edition
View online

90 Supplier showcase

Myzone

Myzone explains how its digital experience can help gyms and studios get back on track

View in digital edition
View online

92 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Les Mills Content launches, Auster presents a new weighted vest, Hussle debuts its Membership Conversion Service and EXi teams up with Everyone Active

View in digital edition

93 Promotion

Physical Company

Creating spaces where exercisers feel both safe and inspired to return to the gym is vital, says James Anderson

View in digital edition
View online

98 Research

Diabetes and COVID-19

COVID-19 has a disproportionate impact on young diabetics

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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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