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5 Editor's letter

Sowing seeds

Changes to VAT legislation that impact gyms managed in-house by local authorities in the UK will disrupt the contracting landscape, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Ray Algar has researched the impact of exercise on longevity and explains how the findings can help the industry, while GLL is heading for net zero carbon

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14 HCM People

Nick Burrows

The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector

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18 HCM People

Tim Colston

The co-founder of Superyacht Fitness talks about the moment he discovered a gap in the market for high-end gyms at sea

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22 HCM People

Elissa Epel

We need to treat stress management as seriously as medical disease, says the professor of psychiatry and author of Stress Prescription

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24 HCM news

Equinox tells HCM it will fight US$11.3m racism lawsuit while Seneca Polytechnic is redefining wellness

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34 Interview

Xavier López Ancona

The founder of Kidzania tells us about Kinezis, his pioneering new fitness and entertainment concept which launched in Mexico and is set for global expansion

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50 Talking point

Staff shortages

With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding

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56 Life lessons

Chris Rondeau

The CEO of Planet Fitness tells how he overcame feelings of being an underdog to reach the top of the industry

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60 Promotion

Technogym: Exceeding expectations

Sport Brighton is inspiring the community with a new gym. Barry Squires, head of sport, explains how the vision was brought to life

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62 Training

Rapid response

Training your team so they’re prepared to deal with cardiac incidents could save lives, says Dr Dane Vishnubala

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66 Promotion

Alliance Leisure: building a better future

Health is a national asset that drives prosperity at an individual and collective level. Alliance Leisure CEO, Sarah Watts, explains how the organisation is supporting communities through the reimagining of public sector leisure

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68 Corporate

Well at work

Growing interest in corporate wellness is creating exciting new opportunities for the health and fitness industry, finds Kath Hudson

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On the cover | Xavier López Ancona: Creating Kinezis – the world's first fusion health club

72 Promotion

Myzone: Positive Mood

People around the world are increasingly investing time in strengthening their mental health. Myzone CEO of EMEA, David Stalker, looks at how operators can support members to improve this aspect of their wellbeing

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76 Interview

Dr Lou Atkinson

If operators want to grow their business, they need to support those with long-term health conditions, says Exi’s head of research. She tells Kate Cracknell how this can be achieved

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87 Supplier showcase

Safe Space: train your way

Hybrid Fitness used Safe Space Lockers to deliver changing rooms that are fundamental to the brand rollout

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89 Supplier showcase

Matrix: new kid on the block

Block Gym has partnered with Matrix Fitness to launch a new workout experience at Royal William Yard

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91 Supplier showcase

Xplor: stepping up the service

QHotels chooses Xplor Gym’s management software to cut admin time and better serve its gym members

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92 Digital

Getting connected

New digital gym floor offerings are delivering more functionality for consumers

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96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

The latest fitness kit launches from suppliers, including Body Bike and Kohler

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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

Time to move

A study shows the time we exercise has a significant impact on health outcomes

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EP 2023 issue 5

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Sowing seeds

Changes to VAT legislation that impact gyms managed in-house by local authorities in the UK will disrupt the contracting landscape, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Ray Algar has researched the impact of exercise on longevity and explains how the findings can help the industry, while GLL is heading for net zero carbon

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Nick Burrows

The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector

View in digital edition
View online

18 HCM People

Tim Colston

The co-founder of Superyacht Fitness talks about the moment he discovered a gap in the market for high-end gyms at sea

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Elissa Epel

We need to treat stress management as seriously as medical disease, says the professor of psychiatry and author of Stress Prescription

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM news

Equinox tells HCM it will fight US$11.3m racism lawsuit while Seneca Polytechnic is redefining wellness

View in digital edition

34 Interview

Xavier López Ancona

The founder of Kidzania tells us about Kinezis, his pioneering new fitness and entertainment concept which launched in Mexico and is set for global expansion

View in digital edition
View online

50 Talking point

Staff shortages

With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding

View in digital edition
View online

56 Life lessons

Chris Rondeau

The CEO of Planet Fitness tells how he overcame feelings of being an underdog to reach the top of the industry

View in digital edition
View online

60 Promotion

Technogym: Exceeding expectations

Sport Brighton is inspiring the community with a new gym. Barry Squires, head of sport, explains how the vision was brought to life

View in digital edition
View online

62 Training

Rapid response

Training your team so they’re prepared to deal with cardiac incidents could save lives, says Dr Dane Vishnubala

View in digital edition
View online

66 Promotion

Alliance Leisure: building a better future

68 Corporate

Well at work

Growing interest in corporate wellness is creating exciting new opportunities for the health and fitness industry, finds Kath Hudson

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Xavier López Ancona: Creating Kinezis – the world's first fusion health club

72 Promotion

Myzone: Positive Mood

76 Interview

Dr Lou Atkinson

87 Supplier showcase

Safe Space: train your way

Hybrid Fitness used Safe Space Lockers to deliver changing rooms that are fundamental to the brand rollout

View in digital edition
View online

89 Supplier showcase

Matrix: new kid on the block

Block Gym has partnered with Matrix Fitness to launch a new workout experience at Royal William Yard

View in digital edition
View online

91 Supplier showcase

Xplor: stepping up the service

QHotels chooses Xplor Gym’s management software to cut admin time and better serve its gym members

View in digital edition
View online

92 Digital

Getting connected

New digital gym floor offerings are delivering more functionality for consumers

View in digital edition
View online

96 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

The latest fitness kit launches from suppliers, including Body Bike and Kohler

View in digital edition

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

Time to move

A study shows the time we exercise has a significant impact on health outcomes

View in digital edition
View online

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Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

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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

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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

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Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships

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