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5 Editor's letter

Build back fairer

The industry can be the catalyst for recovery from the pandemic, as well as addressing many of the underlying issues which enabled COVID-19 to wreak such havoc says Liz Terry

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12 HCM letters

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Neil Randall, Matthew Padian and Gareth Presch

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14 HCM people

Andy McGlynn

The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared

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20 HCM People

Ben Alderton

The entrepreneur Ben Alderton is rolling out the Solo60 micro-gym concept

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26 HCM News

This issue, TRIB3 and Urban Gym Group do a deal, Alan Leach reveals outdoor gym concept and a breakthrough in the exercise referral market

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34 Interview

Pete Prickett

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

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42 Sponsored

Technogym Excite Live: come join the party

Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live

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44 Talking Point

Weight loss

The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues

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50 insight

Grow stronger

Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships

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56 Sponsored

In the frame

As the UK’s first dedicated development framework for leisure comes to the end of its initial four-year term, Jamie Groves and Sarah Watts discuss the impact

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58 Profile

Mike Alpert & Hal Hargrave

A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports

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64 Strength

Strong Connections

We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports

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On the cover | Hal Hargrave Jnr: Leading and inspiring in the world of spinal injury interventions

72 Policy

Living longer better

Our panel of experts – Sir Muir Gray, Tara Dillon, Stuart Armstrong and Elaine Briggs – discuss ways to upskill the workforce in response to the challenges of the pandemic

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76 Sponsored

Discover Orbit4

Daniel Jones is the brains behind Orbit4, the world’s first digital ecosystem to manage and facilitate the entire commercial fitness product cycle

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78 Opinion

Aiming for equality

Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses

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86 Facilities

Floor it

HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company

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92 Supplier showcase

Precor: The power of networking

Aneurin Leisure has refitted its gyms with new Precor kit

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94 Supplier showcase

Hussle: A proven revenue generator

An ongoing partnership between Active Leeds and Hussle has created exciting results in the form of increased usage and memberships

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96 Supplier showcase

Safe Space: Changing concept

TRIB3 Edinburgh installed Safe Space lockers. We find out more

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100 Research

Creating a sense of purpose

Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research

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EP 2021 issue 5

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Build back fairer

12 HCM letters

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Neil Randall, Matthew Padian and Gareth Presch

View in digital edition

14 HCM people

Andy McGlynn

The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared

View in digital edition
View online

20 HCM People

Ben Alderton

The entrepreneur Ben Alderton is rolling out the Solo60 micro-gym concept

View in digital edition
View online

26 HCM News

This issue, TRIB3 and Urban Gym Group do a deal, Alan Leach reveals outdoor gym concept and a breakthrough in the exercise referral market

View in digital edition

34 Interview

Pete Prickett

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

View in digital edition
View online

42 Sponsored

Technogym Excite Live: come join the party

Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live

View in digital edition
View online

44 Talking Point

Weight loss

The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues

View in digital edition
View online

50 insight

Grow stronger

Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships

View in digital edition
View online

56 Sponsored

In the frame

As the UK’s first dedicated development framework for leisure comes to the end of its initial four-year term, Jamie Groves and Sarah Watts discuss the impact

View in digital edition
View online

58 Profile

Mike Alpert & Hal Hargrave

A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online

64 Strength

Strong Connections

We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Hal Hargrave Jnr: Leading and inspiring in the world of spinal injury interventions

72 Policy

Living longer better

76 Sponsored

Discover Orbit4

Daniel Jones is the brains behind Orbit4, the world’s first digital ecosystem to manage and facilitate the entire commercial fitness product cycle

View in digital edition
View online

78 Opinion

Aiming for equality

Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses

View in digital edition
View online

86 Facilities

Floor it

HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company

View in digital edition
View online

92 Supplier showcase

Precor: The power of networking

Aneurin Leisure has refitted its gyms with new Precor kit

View in digital edition
View online

94 Supplier showcase

Hussle: A proven revenue generator

An ongoing partnership between Active Leeds and Hussle has created exciting results in the form of increased usage and memberships

View in digital edition
View online

96 Supplier showcase

Safe Space: Changing concept

TRIB3 Edinburgh installed Safe Space lockers. We find out more

View in digital edition
View online

100 Research

Creating a sense of purpose

Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research

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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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