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5 Editor's letter

Tax breaks for prevention

Increasing demand for mindfulness classes is creating opportunities, while acting as a gateway for the inactive, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers

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14 HCM People

Kent Orrgren

The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth

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22 HCM People

Debbie Bellenger

There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

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26 News

The Gym Group appoints its new CEO, Xponential does a deal with LG and Deloitte numbers show recovery in Europe

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36 Interview

Nerio Alessandri

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

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46 Talking point

Life expectancy

As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities

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54 Sponsored

Global growth

Tech partners myFitApp and ClubReady have expanded into the US with eight new club openings

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56 Life lessons

Dave Courteen

The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene

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60 Policy

Long COVID

Long COVID is affecting 30 per cent of people who’ve had the virus. Dr Cedric Bryant details his own experience, and suggests ways clubs can offer support

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64 Mindfulness

Slow down

With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey

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On the cover | Nerio Alessandri: Celebrating 40 years of innovation

68 Profile

Brian Morris

The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market

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78 Tech

Making progress

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

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86 Show preview

Elevate

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

The latest fitness kit launches from suppliers, including Eleiko and Wattbike

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95 Sponsored

Physical Co

Physical’s new RBX Rubber Pump Set incorporates user-centric functionality for an enhanced experience, says James Anderson

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98 Reader services

HCM directory

The HCM directory is part of a network of resources for buyers that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles,

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100 Research

The power of sleep

How regular, good-quality sleep can improve exercise outcomes

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EP 2023 issue 4

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Tax breaks for prevention

Increasing demand for mindfulness classes is creating opportunities, while acting as a gateway for the inactive, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Kent Orrgren

The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Debbie Bellenger

There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

View in digital edition
View online

26 News

The Gym Group appoints its new CEO, Xponential does a deal with LG and Deloitte numbers show recovery in Europe

View in digital edition

36 Interview

Nerio Alessandri

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

View in digital edition
View online

46 Talking point

Life expectancy

As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities

View in digital edition
View online

54 Sponsored

Global growth

Tech partners myFitApp and ClubReady have expanded into the US with eight new club openings

View in digital edition
View online

56 Life lessons

Dave Courteen

The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene

View in digital edition
View online

60 Policy

Long COVID

Long COVID is affecting 30 per cent of people who’ve had the virus. Dr Cedric Bryant details his own experience, and suggests ways clubs can offer support

View in digital edition
View online

64 Mindfulness

Slow down

With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Nerio Alessandri: Celebrating 40 years of innovation

68 Profile

Brian Morris

The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market

View in digital edition
View online

78 Tech

Making progress

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

View in digital edition
View online

86 Show preview

Elevate

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

View in digital edition
View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

The latest fitness kit launches from suppliers, including Eleiko and Wattbike

View in digital edition

95 Sponsored

Physical Co

Physical’s new RBX Rubber Pump Set incorporates user-centric functionality for an enhanced experience, says James Anderson

View in digital edition
View online

98 Reader services

HCM directory

The HCM directory is part of a network of resources for buyers that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles,

View in digital edition

100 Research

The power of sleep

How regular, good-quality sleep can improve exercise outcomes

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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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