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5 Editor's letter

Creative action

Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry

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12 HCM People

Alan Leach

The CEO of West Wood Clubs and chair of a resurgent IHRSA discusses the organisation’s plans and priorities

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18 HCM People

Harry Jameson and Oli Patrick

The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts

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22 HCM People

Vishal Amin and Alex Pellew

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

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28 HCM News

This month’s key news stories, including: Les Mills Boutique launches, the latest numbers from The Leisure Database Company and Xponential’s ‘club-in-club’ deal with LA Fitness

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36 Interview

Sophie Lawler

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

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46 Sponsored

Technogym Biocircuit

Technogym’s Biocircuit offers a range of time-controlled and time-free circuits using the Biostrength line, with its Biodrive AI technology, delivering customised workouts

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50 Everyone’s talking about

Sustainability

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

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56 Research

New insights

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

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62 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Hammer Strength just got stronger

Life Fitness is introducing a new range of Hammer Strength anaerobic equipment to complement its legendary strength training range

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64 New opening

Smart club: B-fit

Armah Sports has opened the first of the B_fit chain of health clubs. Utilising AI, VR and the Internet of Things, it’s the first club in the world to be Amazon Alexa-enabled

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On the cover | Sophie Lawler: "I feel really punchy about the future of the fitness industry"

70 Insight

Fear of death

Researchers in Canada have found that fear of death is the greatest motivator to exercise

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72 Debate

Fast food tie-ups

Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views

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78 Interview

Jordy Kool & Marjolijn Meijer

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3

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90 Operations

Get pedalling: indoor cycling

Indoor cycling classes can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Suppliers share their tips on how to encourage beginners into the cycling studio

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96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals new launches from Accessercise, Codelocks, Ecore and Blazepod

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97 Promotion

Trakk: Pulse Fitness

A new app called Trakk, from Pulse Fitness, promises triple benefits to operators, says Chris Johnson

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100 Research

Chronic fatigue

In the UK, NICE no longer recommends graded exercise therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME

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EP 2021 issue 10

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Creative action

Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 HCM People

Alan Leach

The CEO of West Wood Clubs and chair of a resurgent IHRSA discusses the organisation’s plans and priorities

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Harry Jameson and Oli Patrick

The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Vishal Amin and Alex Pellew

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

View in digital edition
View online

28 HCM News

36 Interview

Sophie Lawler

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

View in digital edition
View online

46 Sponsored

Technogym Biocircuit

50 Everyone’s talking about

Sustainability

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

View in digital edition
View online

56 Research

New insights

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

View in digital edition
View online

62 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Hammer Strength just got stronger

Life Fitness is introducing a new range of Hammer Strength anaerobic equipment to complement its legendary strength training range

View in digital edition
View online

64 New opening

Smart club: B-fit

On the cover | Sophie Lawler: "I feel really punchy about the future of the fitness industry"

70 Insight

Fear of death

Researchers in Canada have found that fear of death is the greatest motivator to exercise

View in digital edition
View online

72 Debate

Fast food tie-ups

78 Interview

Jordy Kool & Marjolijn Meijer

90 Operations

Get pedalling: indoor cycling

Indoor cycling classes can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Suppliers share their tips on how to encourage beginners into the cycling studio

View in digital edition
View online

96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals new launches from Accessercise, Codelocks, Ecore and Blazepod

View in digital edition

97 Promotion

Trakk: Pulse Fitness

A new app called Trakk, from Pulse Fitness, promises triple benefits to operators, says Chris Johnson

View in digital edition
View online

100 Research

Chronic fatigue

In the UK, NICE no longer recommends graded exercise therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME

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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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