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5 Editor's letter

Time to mobilise

The industry must decarbonise now to significantly reduce its energy bills and show leadership, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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We hear from Jack Shakespeare at UK Active on a new physical literacy initiative and Jenny Patrickson at Active IQ who believes we need a revolution in training

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14 HCM People

Julie Cartwright and Rachel Katzman

The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training

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20 HCM People

Duncan Jefford

Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof

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26 HCM People

Ann Marie Barbour

The Mine in Baltimore has a strategy of 360 degree wellness and plans to grow across the US. We find out more from its director of operations

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34 News

In the news this issue, Life Fit Group buys Fitness Loft, Pure Gym Arabia opens in Dubai and Xponential opens in London

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42 Interview

Justin Musgrove

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

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56 Sponsored

Technogym – Beacon of excellence

The University of Portsmouth has partnered with Technogym to unveil the state-of-the-art Ravelin Sports Centre Gym

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60 Life lessons

Tough times

Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally

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66 Trends

New directions

Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold

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On the cover | Justin Musgrove: In HCM issue 1 2023, Core Life CEO Justin Musgrove talks about taking the luxe brand global

74 Insight

Trending now

ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown

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80 Sponsored

Xplor: Raising the bar

Xplor Gym is an innovative new ‘all in one’ gym management software solution with a mission to free fitness operators from having to compromise on performance over features. Co-founder Ben Vincent explains how the company is aiming to set the new standard.

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82 Exercise referral

Standard delivery

Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains

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86 Everyone's talking about

Tackling 2023

Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Palm cooling can transform athletic performance, explains Colin Edgar from Core TX, while Spren Vision has created an algorithm that turns smartphone cameras into real-time biomarker sensors

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98 Research

In praise of eccentricity

New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers

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EP 2023 issue 1

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Time to mobilise

The industry must decarbonise now to significantly reduce its energy bills and show leadership, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

We hear from Jack Shakespeare at UK Active on a new physical literacy initiative and Jenny Patrickson at Active IQ who believes we need a revolution in training

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Julie Cartwright and Rachel Katzman

The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training

View in digital edition
View online

20 HCM People

Duncan Jefford

Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof

View in digital edition
View online

26 HCM People

Ann Marie Barbour

The Mine in Baltimore has a strategy of 360 degree wellness and plans to grow across the US. We find out more from its director of operations

View in digital edition
View online

34 News

In the news this issue, Life Fit Group buys Fitness Loft, Pure Gym Arabia opens in Dubai and Xponential opens in London

View in digital edition

42 Interview

Justin Musgrove

56 Sponsored

Technogym – Beacon of excellence

The University of Portsmouth has partnered with Technogym to unveil the state-of-the-art Ravelin Sports Centre Gym

View in digital edition
View online

60 Life lessons

Tough times

Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally

View in digital edition
View online

66 Trends

New directions

Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Justin Musgrove: In HCM issue 1 2023, Core Life CEO Justin Musgrove talks about taking the luxe brand global

74 Insight

Trending now

ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown

View in digital edition
View online

80 Sponsored

Xplor: Raising the bar

82 Exercise referral

Standard delivery

Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains

View in digital edition
View online

86 Everyone's talking about

Tackling 2023

Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

98 Research

In praise of eccentricity

New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers

View in digital edition
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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