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5 Editor's letter

The health agenda

Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry

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12 Write to reply

HCM letters

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton

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14 HCM People

Dr Emma Ross, Baz Moffat & Dr Bella Smith

Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping

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18 HCM People

Justin Andrews

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

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22 HCM People

Helena Field

The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages

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24 HCM News

This issue, PureGym to open 10 new gyms, United Fitness Brands buys Barrecore and Empowered Brands announces European expansion. More news at www.HCMmag.com

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32 Interview

Ken Campling

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

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40 Sponsored

Technogym: Honour bound

Hamilton’s Honour is Leicester’s newest fitness studio opening, with the latest innovation from Technogym

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42 The Health Agenda

Fit miles

What does the UK government’s Fit Miles Programme mean for the industry? We explore the issues and opportunities surrounding this £100m initiative

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48 The Health Agenda

Beyond pain

Chronic pain sufferers should be prescribed exercise, not painkillers, says the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We find out more

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50 The Health Agenda

Talking point – Healthy collaboration

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?

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56 Sponsored

Hussle: A risk free route to new members

More than 30,000 Hussle users have been turned into direct members in the last 18 months.

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60 IHRSA

China intel

China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte

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On the cover | Jessica Ennis-Hill: Women's fitness in the spotlight

62 Town planning

Play full city

Hamilton City Council in New Zealand is putting play at the heart of an ambitious strategy to get residents active

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68 Sponsored

Myzone: Make the switch

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

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72 Hospitality

Hotel fitness

Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador

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76 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Full of life

Craig Cocking, Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact of the past 12 months and shares his views on the future of the industry

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78 Software

Tech enabled

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

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92 Supplier showcase

Funxtion

NonStop Gym in Switzerland has teamed up with Funxtion to create its member training app

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

A new partnership is announced between Gympass and Nuffield and HCM reveals launches from Technogym, Egym and Orbit4

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95 Sponsored

Matrix

Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly

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100 Research

De-risking COVID-19

Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, finds a new study

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EP 2021 issue 4

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

The health agenda

Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Write to reply

HCM letters

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Dr Emma Ross, Baz Moffat & Dr Bella Smith

Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Justin Andrews

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Helena Field

The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM News

This issue, PureGym to open 10 new gyms, United Fitness Brands buys Barrecore and Empowered Brands announces European expansion. More news at www.HCMmag.com

View in digital edition

32 Interview

Ken Campling

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

View in digital edition
View online

40 Sponsored

Technogym: Honour bound

Hamilton’s Honour is Leicester’s newest fitness studio opening, with the latest innovation from Technogym

View in digital edition
View online

42 The Health Agenda

Fit miles

What does the UK government’s Fit Miles Programme mean for the industry? We explore the issues and opportunities surrounding this £100m initiative

View in digital edition
View online

48 The Health Agenda

Beyond pain

Chronic pain sufferers should be prescribed exercise, not painkillers, says the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We find out more

View in digital edition
View online

50 The Health Agenda

Talking point – Healthy collaboration

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?

View in digital edition
View online

56 Sponsored

Hussle: A risk free route to new members

More than 30,000 Hussle users have been turned into direct members in the last 18 months.

View in digital edition
View online

60 IHRSA

China intel

China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Jessica Ennis-Hill: Women's fitness in the spotlight

62 Town planning

Play full city

Hamilton City Council in New Zealand is putting play at the heart of an ambitious strategy to get residents active

View in digital edition
View online

68 Sponsored

Myzone: Make the switch

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

View in digital edition
View online

72 Hospitality

Hotel fitness

Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador

View in digital edition
View online

76 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Full of life

Craig Cocking, Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact of the past 12 months and shares his views on the future of the industry

View in digital edition
View online

78 Software

Tech enabled

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

View in digital edition
View online

92 Supplier showcase

Funxtion

NonStop Gym in Switzerland has teamed up with Funxtion to create its member training app

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

A new partnership is announced between Gympass and Nuffield and HCM reveals launches from Technogym, Egym and Orbit4

View in digital edition

95 Sponsored

Matrix

Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly

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View online

100 Research

De-risking COVID-19

Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, finds a new study

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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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