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9 Editor's letter

A matter of trust

The industry is entering a critical phase, based on trust, says Liz Terry

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14 HCM letters

Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate

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16 HCM People

Colin Grant

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster

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20 HCM People

David Blitz

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

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24 HCM News

Stay up to date with the latest news. This month, UK government launches new Office for Health Promotion

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32 Ask an expert

Group exercise

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

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38 Wellness

David Clarke

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

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46 Sponsored

World Class

The University of Stirling has transformed its fitness offering with world-class performance sport and fitness facilities powered by Technogym

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50 Interview

United Fitness Brands

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

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58 Sponsored

Train and retain

Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery

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60 Reopening

Get tough

Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens

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66 Sponsored

Strengthening the future

Denbighshire Leisure MD Jamie Groves, explains how a partnership with Technogym and Alliance Leisure has led to the creation of a raft of new offerings

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On the cover | United Fitness Brands: "We're aiming to be a force in the boutique fitness market"

70 Insight

Powering back

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

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76 Management

Mental wealth

A new survey and workplace wellness pledge have elevated the conversation around the mental health of people working in the fitness industry, as Katie Lewis explains

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80 Policy

Moving communities

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

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84 Finance

Taxing matters

New tax law, IR35, is changing the way employers treat tax and national insurance payments for freelance staff such as PTs, explains Abi Harris

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89 Facilities

Personal space

Will social distancing mean changing rooms will need a redesign?

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92 Supplier showcase

Hussle

Hussle’s announces the launch of its new Membership Conversion Service

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

A look at Nautilus, Funxtion, Booty Builder and Myzone launches

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95 Promotion

Goji air purification

Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte

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100 Research

Fit Kids

Fit children do better in cognitive tests

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EP 2021 issue 3

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Magazine archive

9 Editor's letter

A matter of trust

The industry is entering a critical phase, based on trust, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM letters

Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Colin Grant

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster

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View online

20 HCM People

David Blitz

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM News

Stay up to date with the latest news. This month, UK government launches new Office for Health Promotion

View in digital edition

32 Ask an expert

Group exercise

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

View in digital edition
View online

38 Wellness

David Clarke

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

View in digital edition
View online

46 Sponsored

World Class

The University of Stirling has transformed its fitness offering with world-class performance sport and fitness facilities powered by Technogym

View in digital edition
View online

50 Interview

United Fitness Brands

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

View in digital edition
View online

58 Sponsored

Train and retain

Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery

View in digital edition
View online

60 Reopening

Get tough

Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens

View in digital edition
View online

66 Sponsored

Strengthening the future

Denbighshire Leisure MD Jamie Groves, explains how a partnership with Technogym and Alliance Leisure has led to the creation of a raft of new offerings

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | United Fitness Brands: "We're aiming to be a force in the boutique fitness market"

70 Insight

Powering back

76 Management

Mental wealth

80 Policy

Moving communities

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

View in digital edition
View online

84 Finance

Taxing matters

New tax law, IR35, is changing the way employers treat tax and national insurance payments for freelance staff such as PTs, explains Abi Harris

View in digital edition
View online

89 Facilities

Personal space

Will social distancing mean changing rooms will need a redesign?

View in digital edition
View online

92 Supplier showcase

Hussle

Hussle’s announces the launch of its new Membership Conversion Service

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

A look at Nautilus, Funxtion, Booty Builder and Myzone launches

View in digital edition

95 Promotion

Goji air purification

Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte

View in digital edition
View online

100 Research

Fit Kids

Fit children do better in cognitive tests

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View online

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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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