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5 Editor's letter

Into the metaverse

We need to gear up for Easter to replace the post-Christmas rush this year, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Professor Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active outlines findings from the Safe Active study, which show gyms are effectively protecting members and staff from COVID-19

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14 HCM People

Dr Michael Roizen

The chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic explains how the science of longevity will become the next disruptor for the sector

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18 HCM People

Tim West

Boxing franchise, UBX, has ambitions to do for boxing what franchise F45 has done for functional training

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24 HCM People

Dr Natasha Jones & Suzi Gardner

The team behind new report, Benefits Outweigh the Risks, report that exercise is safe for the vast majority of people

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30 HCM News

This month’s key news stories, including: LIT Method targets rapid growth, FitLab raises $15m and Trib3 takes fitness to the metaverse

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38 Interview

Emlyn Brown

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

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48 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Frank van de Ven

The vice president international of Life Fitness, shares his insight into the future and how the organisation is delivering on its strategy to co-create unique member experiences

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50 Insight

Healthy competition

What can the fitness industry and the weight management sector learn from each other? Our experts discuss

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56 Insight

Wellness insights

As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations

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62 Sponsored

Hydrow: Rowing re-imagined

Bring the outdoors into your health club, gym or fitness space with Hydrow, the leading connected rower

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On the cover | Emlyn Brown: Powering up hotel fitness across the global Accor portfolio

64 Retention

Thoroughly engaging

Keeping members actively engaged has never been more important. Abi Harris reports on the latest ideas and inspiration from the Retention Convention

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72 Sponsored

Freemotion Fitness

Freemotion uses connected fitness and omnichannel experiences to benefit exercisers and clubs the world over

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74 Interview

René Kalt

Migros Zurich’s fitness veteran is pioneering a wellness first for Switzerland’s cooperative federation

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82 Active environments

Joanna Frank

The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19

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88 Interview

Brett Leahy

The MD of Next Gen Australia talks about creating the ultimate destination lifestyle model, and what’s coming next in the company’s expansion

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96 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Freemotion Fitness’ cable machine with disabled access, a COVID QR code from Virtuagym, Vycel’s club disinfector for Anytime Fitness and an immersive cycle experience from Matrix

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100 Research

COVID-19 attacks fat cells

New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese people are at a higher risk

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EP 2022 issue 1

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Into the metaverse

We need to gear up for Easter to replace the post-Christmas rush this year, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Professor Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active outlines findings from the Safe Active study, which show gyms are effectively protecting members and staff from COVID-19

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Dr Michael Roizen

The chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic explains how the science of longevity will become the next disruptor for the sector

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Tim West

Boxing franchise, UBX, has ambitions to do for boxing what franchise F45 has done for functional training

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM People

Dr Natasha Jones & Suzi Gardner

The team behind new report, Benefits Outweigh the Risks, report that exercise is safe for the vast majority of people

View in digital edition
View online

30 HCM News

This month’s key news stories, including: LIT Method targets rapid growth, FitLab raises $15m and Trib3 takes fitness to the metaverse

View in digital edition

38 Interview

Emlyn Brown

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

View in digital edition
View online

48 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Frank van de Ven

50 Insight

Healthy competition

What can the fitness industry and the weight management sector learn from each other? Our experts discuss

View in digital edition
View online

56 Insight

Wellness insights

As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations

View in digital edition
View online

62 Sponsored

Hydrow: Rowing re-imagined

Bring the outdoors into your health club, gym or fitness space with Hydrow, the leading connected rower

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Emlyn Brown: Powering up hotel fitness across the global Accor portfolio

64 Retention

Thoroughly engaging

Keeping members actively engaged has never been more important. Abi Harris reports on the latest ideas and inspiration from the Retention Convention

View in digital edition
View online

72 Sponsored

Freemotion Fitness

Freemotion uses connected fitness and omnichannel experiences to benefit exercisers and clubs the world over

View in digital edition
View online

74 Interview

René Kalt

Migros Zurich’s fitness veteran is pioneering a wellness first for Switzerland’s cooperative federation

View in digital edition
View online

82 Active environments

Joanna Frank

The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19

View in digital edition
View online

88 Interview

Brett Leahy

The MD of Next Gen Australia talks about creating the ultimate destination lifestyle model, and what’s coming next in the company’s expansion

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View online

96 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

100 Research

COVID-19 attacks fat cells

New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese people are at a higher risk

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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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