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5 Editor's letter

Bounceback challenges

The appetite for health clubs is strong among consumers and investors – to take advantage of this, operators must figure out how to meet key challenges in operationally sustainable ways

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12 Letters

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Marcus Kingwell on music licencing policy and John Harling on SLT’s COVID programme

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16 HCM people

David Beckham

Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45

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20 HCM People

Colin Waggett

The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth

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24 HCM News

1Rebel pivots to open local studio, Barry’s goes digital and Global Health and Fitness Alliance announces WHO strategy

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32 Interview

Russell Barnes

As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM

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42 Sponsored

Technogym: The R1SE of a fusion brand

Andy Janes and Jamie Whisken explain the vision behind R1SE Bournemouth, and why Technogym was their choice of partner in delivering their unique fusion boutique

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44 Everyone’s talking about

The bounceback

There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques

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52 Sponsored

Les Mills: Turbocharge your Growth

Les Mills is launching a new digital network called Les Mills Connect to help clubs build back better and emerge from the pandemic with a stronger business

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54 Policy

People and planet

As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet

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62 Sponsored

Egym on tour

Billed as the ‘2021 Experience Tour’, Egym has taken its connected gym floor experience on the road around the UK

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64 Hybrid

Full circle

The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison

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On the cover | F45 signs Beckham: "This partnership with F45 is an exciting business venture for me"

70 Tokyo Olympics

The foundation of success

The GLL Sports Foundation, which supports athletes in their bid for Olympic Gold, had its best Games ever in Tokyo

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74 Statistics

Cause for optimism

Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study

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78 Sponsored

Active IQ: Prepare for Social Prescribing

Active IQ is launching courses to upskill fitness professionals to work in social prescribing, extending the reach of the industry

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80 Insight

Team effort

Health Charity, Nuffield, has published its first ever Healthier Nation Index for the UK. Dr Davina Deniszczyc digs into the numbers for HCM

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86 Running

The extra mile

Many around the world have taken up running during lockdowns. Kath Hudson asks how gym operators can harness this enthusiasm when customers return to their health clubs and studios

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93 Supplier launch

Life Fitness

New from Life Fitness this month is the Intergrity SL Console, a new LED display

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals new launches from Eleiko, Ecore, Venueserve and OpsPal

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98 Research

Exercise reduces risk of disease by changing DNA

Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the risk of disease via epigenetic adaptation

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EP 2021 issue 8

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Bounceback challenges

12 Letters

Write to reply

Marcus Kingwell on music licencing policy and John Harling on SLT’s COVID programme

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM people

David Beckham

Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45

View in digital edition
View online

20 HCM People

Colin Waggett

The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM News

1Rebel pivots to open local studio, Barry’s goes digital and Global Health and Fitness Alliance announces WHO strategy

View in digital edition

32 Interview

Russell Barnes

As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM

View in digital edition
View online

42 Sponsored

Technogym: The R1SE of a fusion brand

Andy Janes and Jamie Whisken explain the vision behind R1SE Bournemouth, and why Technogym was their choice of partner in delivering their unique fusion boutique

View in digital edition
View online

44 Everyone’s talking about

The bounceback

52 Sponsored

Les Mills: Turbocharge your Growth

Les Mills is launching a new digital network called Les Mills Connect to help clubs build back better and emerge from the pandemic with a stronger business

View in digital edition
View online

54 Policy

People and planet

62 Sponsored

Egym on tour

Billed as the ‘2021 Experience Tour’, Egym has taken its connected gym floor experience on the road around the UK

View in digital edition
View online

64 Hybrid

Full circle

On the cover | F45 signs Beckham: "This partnership with F45 is an exciting business venture for me"

70 Tokyo Olympics

The foundation of success

The GLL Sports Foundation, which supports athletes in their bid for Olympic Gold, had its best Games ever in Tokyo

View in digital edition
View online

74 Statistics

Cause for optimism

Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study

View in digital edition
View online

78 Sponsored

Active IQ: Prepare for Social Prescribing

Active IQ is launching courses to upskill fitness professionals to work in social prescribing, extending the reach of the industry

View in digital edition
View online

80 Insight

Team effort

Health Charity, Nuffield, has published its first ever Healthier Nation Index for the UK. Dr Davina Deniszczyc digs into the numbers for HCM

View in digital edition
View online

86 Running

The extra mile

93 Supplier launch

Life Fitness

New from Life Fitness this month is the Intergrity SL Console, a new LED display

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals new launches from Eleiko, Ecore, Venueserve and OpsPal

View in digital edition

98 Research

Exercise reduces risk of disease by changing DNA

Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the risk of disease via epigenetic adaptation

View in digital edition
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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