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5 Editor's letter

Reverse globalisation

New legislation is changing import tax on goods and materials from outside Europe and will trigger a reorganisation of supply chains, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Andy King says the industry will be doing men and their families a great service if it enables them to make meaningful friendships

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14 HCM People

Jennifer Aniston

The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model

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19 HCM People

James Winterbottom

The Wigan Deal has saved £170m and enabled facilities to stay open by deepening engagement with the health service and the communities it serves

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22 News

HCM news roundup

The board of Planet Fitness ousts CEO Chris Rondeau and Crunch Fitness adds Amazon One palm recognition for club access

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32 Interview

Tomasz Gron

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

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42 Sponsored

Five star gym

Schloss Roxburghe, the luxury five-star resort in the Scottish borders, has chosen Technogym to enhance its wellness offering with a new gym and fitness suite

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44 Talking point

Everyone's talking about CBAM

The EU is introducing laws to tax imports, with extra penalties for goods and materials from countries with lax eco standards. HCM’s panel explains

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50 Life lessons

Ruth Zukerman

The co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel tells Kath Hudson how she’s found new direction through dealing with adversity

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54 Opinion

Listen up

We need to change the language we use as a sector if we are to be understood and taken seriously by governments and investors, says David Minton

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On the cover | Jennifer Aniston: On joining the team at Pvolve

60 Trends

Invitation only

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

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70 Interview

Kevin Teixeira

The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents

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78 Special report

Strength revolution

The booming market for strength training is driving growth in everything from hardware to programming, as Steph Eaves discovers

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90 Recovery

Unlocking potential

Recovery is hitting the mainstream and with an increasing number of percussive and vibration therapies on offer, Steph Eaves checks out the options

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96 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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98 Research

Next generation

New research shows that children who get involved with organised physical activity in the first two years of school develop more powerful reasoning skills

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EP 2023 issue 8

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Reverse globalisation

New legislation is changing import tax on goods and materials from outside Europe and will trigger a reorganisation of supply chains, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Andy King says the industry will be doing men and their families a great service if it enables them to make meaningful friendships

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Jennifer Aniston

The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model

View in digital edition
View online

19 HCM People

James Winterbottom

The Wigan Deal has saved £170m and enabled facilities to stay open by deepening engagement with the health service and the communities it serves

View in digital edition
View online

22 News

HCM news roundup

The board of Planet Fitness ousts CEO Chris Rondeau and Crunch Fitness adds Amazon One palm recognition for club access

View in digital edition

32 Interview

Tomasz Gron

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

View in digital edition
View online

42 Sponsored

Five star gym

Schloss Roxburghe, the luxury five-star resort in the Scottish borders, has chosen Technogym to enhance its wellness offering with a new gym and fitness suite

View in digital edition
View online

44 Talking point

Everyone's talking about CBAM

The EU is introducing laws to tax imports, with extra penalties for goods and materials from countries with lax eco standards. HCM’s panel explains

View in digital edition
View online

50 Life lessons

Ruth Zukerman

The co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel tells Kath Hudson how she’s found new direction through dealing with adversity

View in digital edition
View online

54 Opinion

Listen up

We need to change the language we use as a sector if we are to be understood and taken seriously by governments and investors, says David Minton

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Jennifer Aniston: On joining the team at Pvolve

60 Trends

Invitation only

70 Interview

Kevin Teixeira

The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents

View in digital edition
View online

78 Special report

Strength revolution

The booming market for strength training is driving growth in everything from hardware to programming, as Steph Eaves discovers

View in digital edition
View online

90 Recovery

Unlocking potential

Recovery is hitting the mainstream and with an increasing number of percussive and vibration therapies on offer, Steph Eaves checks out the options

View in digital edition
View online

96 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

98 Research

Next generation

New research shows that children who get involved with organised physical activity in the first two years of school develop more powerful reasoning skills

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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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