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5 Editor's letter

Keep fighting

Government interventions are shaping the industry, says Liz Terry

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12 HCM letters

Letters from Dr Bunmi Aboaba, David Monkhouse and Alastair Lomax

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18 HCM People

Gerhard Kamphuis

The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic

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22 HCM People

Graziano Arricale

The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani

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28 HCM People

Mahrya Abdulla & Shahnaan Moosa

The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved

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32 HCM News

This issue, F45 heads to the stock market, Barry’s partners with Forme Life, and Peloton launches a corporate wellness programme

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40 Interview

Alun Peacock

With the refurbishment of the former Xercise4Less estate well underway, the MD of JD Gyms says growth plans have been accelerated by three years

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52 Talking Point

Snackable workouts

The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?

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58 Statistics

State of Europe

We take a look at highlights from Deloitte’s European Health & Fitness Market Report, which gives insights into the impact of the pandemic on the sector

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62 Policy

Life in our years

A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise

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On the cover | Alun Peacock: "The Xcercise4Less deal has accelerated JD Gyms' growth plans by three years"

68 Analysis

Shaping up

Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen

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74 Interview

Stuart Martin & Diane Vesey, Active Nation

Active Nation’s MD and commercial director say they want to be influencers of activity, focusing on social impact

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84 Gym floor

Fusion fitness

Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers

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91 Supplier showcase

Gympass

Gympass is helping énergie Fitness to rebuild, by winning new members

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93 Supplier showcase

Precor

A new Anytime Fitness franchise chose to work with Precor for its entire setup. We find out more

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Reebok and Les Mills reveal their ‘official shoe of fitness’ and HCM reveals launches from Your Personal Training, ABC+ and Eleiko

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98 Research

Feel it in your gut

We look at findings from research investigating individual responses to food

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EP 2021 issue 6

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Keep fighting

Government interventions are shaping the industry, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
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12 HCM letters

Letters from Dr Bunmi Aboaba, David Monkhouse and Alastair Lomax

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Gerhard Kamphuis

The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic

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View online

22 HCM People

Graziano Arricale

The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani

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View online

28 HCM People

Mahrya Abdulla & Shahnaan Moosa

The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved

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View online

32 HCM News

This issue, F45 heads to the stock market, Barry’s partners with Forme Life, and Peloton launches a corporate wellness programme

View in digital edition

40 Interview

Alun Peacock

With the refurbishment of the former Xercise4Less estate well underway, the MD of JD Gyms says growth plans have been accelerated by three years

View in digital edition
View online

52 Talking Point

Snackable workouts

The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?

View in digital edition
View online

58 Statistics

State of Europe

We take a look at highlights from Deloitte’s European Health & Fitness Market Report, which gives insights into the impact of the pandemic on the sector

View in digital edition
View online

62 Policy

Life in our years

A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Alun Peacock: "The Xcercise4Less deal has accelerated JD Gyms' growth plans by three years"

68 Analysis

Shaping up

Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen

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View online

74 Interview

Stuart Martin & Diane Vesey, Active Nation

Active Nation’s MD and commercial director say they want to be influencers of activity, focusing on social impact

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View online

84 Gym floor

Fusion fitness

Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers

View in digital edition
View online

91 Supplier showcase

Gympass

Gympass is helping énergie Fitness to rebuild, by winning new members

View in digital edition
View online

93 Supplier showcase

Precor

A new Anytime Fitness franchise chose to work with Precor for its entire setup. We find out more

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Reebok and Les Mills reveal their ‘official shoe of fitness’ and HCM reveals launches from Your Personal Training, ABC+ and Eleiko

View in digital edition

98 Research

Feel it in your gut

We look at findings from research investigating individual responses to food

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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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