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5 Editor's letter

The economics of wellness

The failing health of the UK population is undermining economic growth, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk

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16 HCM People

Lyndsey Barrett

The director and founder of Sport for Confidence believes operators can change lives by working with occupational therapists to provide for people from marginalised populations

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20 HCM People

Christian Thomson

The co-founder of Precision Health Gyms is bringing full-body, laboratory-grade testing into the health club sector

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24 News

Latest from the global fitness industry

Planet Fitness announces record membership numbers, Pure Gym targets Egypt and hotel-luxe health club concept Optimo opens in Riyadh

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30 Interview

Elaine Jobson

The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love

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40 Sponsored

Technogym – Introducing Biostrength

Technogym’s Biostrength offers training innovation for everyone, enabling users to enjoy strength gains that fit their personal goals

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42 Ask the experts

Green tech

Saving money and the planet are huge incentives to decarbonise. Kath Hudson asks the experts about the practicalities

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48 Energy

Duncan Anderson – team power

Duncan Anderson, CEO at South Downs Leisure, is transforming his operational outcomes by engaging his team in radical change based on people, planet and profit

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52 Policy

Crunch point

Martyn Allison reviews the recent Chiles Webster Batson Commission report which casts light on the economic challenges faced by young people when it comes to getting access to exercise

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58 Profile

José Nercellas

The CEO of l’Orange Bleue talks to Frances Marcellin about its new-style gyms and preparing the company for European expansion

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On the cover | Elaine Jobson: What's next after the Jetts MBO?

66 Supplier showcase

Funxtion – Reach and engage

Funxtion has elevated the member experience at SportCity with a new omnichannel offering

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68 Supplier showcase

Fisikal – successful solutions

Fisikal has been appointed by Ezdihar Sport to deliver an unrivalled digital member experience for its Evox gyms

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70 Integrative

PGA Catalunya – tangible results for optimal living

The PGA Catalunya resort in Spain has launched a 360-degree wellness programme based on a smart business model, as Neena Dhillon discovers

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78 Insight

Eating disorders: finding a balance

The pandemic has prompted an escalation in eating disorders, with some sufferers over-exercising. Kath Hudson looks at how the industry can respond

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86 Tech

Software enabled

Industry experts give us the rundown on the latest software applications

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92 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Updates from Escape Fitness, Wellness Space Brands, Hyperice and Uptivo

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96 Research

Cancer takes a HIIT

Research has found regular high-intensity exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by 72 per cent

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EP 2022 issue 10

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

The economics of wellness

The failing health of the UK population is undermining economic growth, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Lyndsey Barrett

20 HCM People

Christian Thomson

The co-founder of Precision Health Gyms is bringing full-body, laboratory-grade testing into the health club sector

View in digital edition
View online

24 News

Latest from the global fitness industry

Planet Fitness announces record membership numbers, Pure Gym targets Egypt and hotel-luxe health club concept Optimo opens in Riyadh

View in digital edition

30 Interview

Elaine Jobson

The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love

View in digital edition
View online

40 Sponsored

Technogym – Introducing Biostrength

Technogym’s Biostrength offers training innovation for everyone, enabling users to enjoy strength gains that fit their personal goals

View in digital edition
View online

42 Ask the experts

Green tech

Saving money and the planet are huge incentives to decarbonise. Kath Hudson asks the experts about the practicalities

View in digital edition
View online

48 Energy

Duncan Anderson – team power

Duncan Anderson, CEO at South Downs Leisure, is transforming his operational outcomes by engaging his team in radical change based on people, planet and profit

View in digital edition
View online

52 Policy

Crunch point

58 Profile

José Nercellas

The CEO of l’Orange Bleue talks to Frances Marcellin about its new-style gyms and preparing the company for European expansion

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Elaine Jobson: What's next after the Jetts MBO?

66 Supplier showcase

Funxtion – Reach and engage

Funxtion has elevated the member experience at SportCity with a new omnichannel offering

View in digital edition
View online

68 Supplier showcase

Fisikal – successful solutions

Fisikal has been appointed by Ezdihar Sport to deliver an unrivalled digital member experience for its Evox gyms

View in digital edition
View online

70 Integrative

PGA Catalunya – tangible results for optimal living

The PGA Catalunya resort in Spain has launched a 360-degree wellness programme based on a smart business model, as Neena Dhillon discovers

View in digital edition
View online

78 Insight

Eating disorders: finding a balance

The pandemic has prompted an escalation in eating disorders, with some sufferers over-exercising. Kath Hudson looks at how the industry can respond

View in digital edition
View online

86 Tech

Software enabled

Industry experts give us the rundown on the latest software applications

View in digital edition
View online

92 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Updates from Escape Fitness, Wellness Space Brands, Hyperice and Uptivo

View in digital edition

96 Research

Cancer takes a HIIT

Research has found regular high-intensity exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by 72 per cent

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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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