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5 Editor's letter

Marking a milestone

HCM is celebrating 300 issues this month and reflecting on the journey so far, says Liz Terry

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Celebrating 300 editions of HCM

As it celebrates its 300th edition, HCM can feel proud of producing the richest primary source material for our great sector, says Steven Ward of GO Fit

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14 HCM People

Dave Wright

The founder and CEO of fitness platform Myzone talks future plans after receiving a multi-million dollar investment, and explains the new features that will give clubs the edge for member engagement

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20 HCM people

Adnan Ebrahim

The co-founder and CEO of MindLabs wants to make looking after our mental health as normal as going to the gym

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22 HCM News

Activity sector in drive to net-zero, David Beckham partners with F45, boutique chain TRIB3 eyes US expansion and Basic-Fit is expanding into Germany

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30 Interview

Andreas Paulsen

Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell

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38 Sponsored

Technogym: delivering digital

Four operators share their insights into how Technogym’s Mywellness has transformed their operations, as well as customer and team engagement

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42 Everyone's talking about

The mid market

There are signs the mid market is back with a vengeance. Or did it never really go away? We ask the experts

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50 Research

Vaccines ‘more effective in people who exercise’

Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher antibodies after having a vaccination, research shows

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52 Sponsored

Driving active communities

The new UK Leisure Framework has been set up to deliver £2bn of developments, as Paul Cluett, MD of Alliance Leisure explains

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54 Insight

Human cost

With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports

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60 Sponsored

Fitronics

The UK health club sector could grow to engage up to 35 per cent of the population, according to a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones

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On the cover | 300th edition: HCM celebrates its 300th edition

62 300th edition

A pause for thought

As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues

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96 Design

The Wow Factor

How do you create fitness spaces that keep customers coming back for more? Designers and suppliers share their secret design sauce

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105 Supplier showcase

Freemotion: a truly interactive, connected experience

Thrive Gym is the UK’s first commercial gym to offer fitness experiences from Freemotion and iFIT, which offer connected experiences for members

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107 Supplier showcase

Clubbercise

Clubbercise classes deliver proven results for fitness facilities.

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109 Supplier showcase

Fisikal

Fitness First has made personal training more accessible by deploying new levels of digitalisation in partnership with Fisikal

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110 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals the latest product launches from Ogio Europe, Vaask, Box12 and 1FitLife

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111 Sponsored

Matrix immersive cycling experience

Matrix Fitness has introduced a new immersive cycling experience, says Rob Knox

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113 Sponsored

Funxtion

Funxtion’s new Portal enables operators to react more quickly to the needs of their customers, says Ernst de Neef

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116 Research

Great timing

Ground-breaking research from the University of Copenhagen identifies the best times of day to exercise

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EP 2022 issue 3

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Marking a milestone

HCM is celebrating 300 issues this month and reflecting on the journey so far, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Write to reply

Celebrating 300 editions of HCM

As it celebrates its 300th edition, HCM can feel proud of producing the richest primary source material for our great sector, says Steven Ward of GO Fit

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Dave Wright

20 HCM people

Adnan Ebrahim

The co-founder and CEO of MindLabs wants to make looking after our mental health as normal as going to the gym

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM News

Activity sector in drive to net-zero, David Beckham partners with F45, boutique chain TRIB3 eyes US expansion and Basic-Fit is expanding into Germany

View in digital edition

30 Interview

Andreas Paulsen

38 Sponsored

Technogym: delivering digital

Four operators share their insights into how Technogym’s Mywellness has transformed their operations, as well as customer and team engagement

View in digital edition
View online

42 Everyone's talking about

The mid market

There are signs the mid market is back with a vengeance. Or did it never really go away? We ask the experts

View in digital edition
View online

50 Research

Vaccines ‘more effective in people who exercise’

Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher antibodies after having a vaccination, research shows

View in digital edition
View online

52 Sponsored

Driving active communities

The new UK Leisure Framework has been set up to deliver £2bn of developments, as Paul Cluett, MD of Alliance Leisure explains

View in digital edition
View online

54 Insight

Human cost

60 Sponsored

Fitronics

The UK health club sector could grow to engage up to 35 per cent of the population, according to a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | 300th edition: HCM celebrates its 300th edition

62 300th edition

A pause for thought

96 Design

The Wow Factor

How do you create fitness spaces that keep customers coming back for more? Designers and suppliers share their secret design sauce

View in digital edition
View online

105 Supplier showcase

Freemotion: a truly interactive, connected experience

Thrive Gym is the UK’s first commercial gym to offer fitness experiences from Freemotion and iFIT, which offer connected experiences for members

View in digital edition
View online

107 Supplier showcase

Clubbercise

Clubbercise classes deliver proven results for fitness facilities.

View in digital edition
View online

109 Supplier showcase

Fisikal

Fitness First has made personal training more accessible by deploying new levels of digitalisation in partnership with Fisikal

View in digital edition
View online

110 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals the latest product launches from Ogio Europe, Vaask, Box12 and 1FitLife

View in digital edition

111 Sponsored

Matrix immersive cycling experience

Matrix Fitness has introduced a new immersive cycling experience, says Rob Knox

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View online

113 Sponsored

Funxtion

Funxtion’s new Portal enables operators to react more quickly to the needs of their customers, says Ernst de Neef

View in digital edition
View online

116 Research

Great timing

Ground-breaking research from the University of Copenhagen identifies the best times of day to exercise

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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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