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5 Editor's letter

A transition to prevention

Fallout from the ongoing pandemic and changes in consumer attitudes are driving the sector and governments in the same direction. Now’s the time to link them up says Liz Terry

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13 Timeline

HCM 2022

The industry embraced growth, new technology and found renewed confidence after a difficult few years, but the cost-of-living crisis brought fresh challenges. HCM news tells the story of the year

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63 Foresight

HCM 2023 vision

As our sector becomes more recognised as a public health solution, the strong bonds that already exist between operators, suppliers, events, trainers and PRs will be more essential than ever. We ask leading companies to reflect on industry achievements of 2022, and give their views on where we’re all heading in 2023

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Operators

Taking care of members’ mental wellbeing will be a top priority for operators in 2023

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Associations

Ensuring the sector is fully recognised as a public health solution is a core aim this year

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72 HCM 2023 vision

Suppliers

Resourceful in tough times, and adaptable to market needs. What’s next for 2023?

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82 HCM 2023 vision

PRs

PR is an investment and budget-friendly campaigns can still deliver a meaningful ROI

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Events

After an enforced hiatus, global events are again buzzing with energy and innovation

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On the cover | 2022 Year in review:

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Training

Education will be even more essential as fitness forges new partnerships with health

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92 Sponsored

Technogym – Smart campus

London South Bank University has completed a major renovation of its leisure facilities, incorporating Technogym’s latest smart equipment alongside a flexible digital solution, for the benefit of its students, staff and the local community

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94 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Standing out from the crowd

The Life Fitness Experience Hubs are helping customers create unique gym experiences around the world, by focusing on a health club’s core values, its people, layout and technology, and bringing them all together in one powerful, holistic solution

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Orbit4 – Control your assets

Fast-growing technology business Orbit 4 is empowering gym owners to optimise the value of their most expensive assets, through an equipment ecosystem that enables bespoke asset management and automates their procurement processes

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

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W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

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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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