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7 Editor's letter

Physical literacy

A new initiative to drive awareness of the importance of developing physical literacy – from babyhood to old age –could transform the sector, says Liz Terry

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14 Letters

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Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale of The Health Foundation Healthy Lives team outline what our sector should be asking of government

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16 HCM People

Anna Milani

We talk to the founder of Sparkd Fitness, an innovative gym experience bringing combined brain-body training to the wider population

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22 HCM People

Bev Brinkworth and Rosanna Tucker

The co-founders of Studio Society talk about taking immersive fitness global and how their new CoverMe app is connecting group-ex instructors to work

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30 News

HCM news roundup

Xponential does a deal with LA Rams, Nike Strength launches, Zuckerberg reveals Les Mills’ immersive Mixed Reality workout

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38 Interview

Joey Gonzalez

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

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48 Sponsored

Life Fitness: infinite variety

LFX customisable experiences are the next step in the evolution of the Life Fitness functional training offering

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50 Talking point

Everyone's talking about menstruation

With female menstrual cycles having such an impact on exercise outcomes, is it time for the industry to recognise this, get more comfortable with the conversation and develop more expertise to guide and support women? We ask the experts

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56 Life lessons

Martin Seibold

The CEO of LifeFit Group tells Kath Hudson how the pressures of the pandemic tested him and his team to the limit, while customer support turned out to be an unexpected and invaluable lifeline

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60 Sponsored

BLK BOX: Best kept secret

Equipment designer and manufacturer BLK BOX has spent 10 years gearing up for global growth. Founder Greg Bradley tells Julie Cramer all the pieces are now in place for rapid growth

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64 Mystery shopper

Shaping up

A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups

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On the cover | Joey Gonzalez: Celebrating 25 years of Barry's

70 Sponsored

Matrix: making a stand for mental health

Matrix Fitness funds the MH1 Global movement to provide mental health support and expertise to the fitness industry

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72 Policy

Get active

With the sector’s widespread view that the UK government’s new physical activity and sport strategy lacks vision, Martyn Allison dissects the finer details, while industry thought leaders also comment

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80 Supplier showcase

Speedflex: Front and centre

Village Health and Wellness Clubs has put Speedflex Blade at the centre of its new HIIT concept

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82 Software

Keeping connected

Staying in touch with lapsed members can reboot engagement and ultimately participation, but how can operators navigate the hurdles of GDPR?

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88 Sponsored

Fitronics: connecting the industry

Cheriee Wales reports from the recent Fitronics and Proinsight ConnectCX conference and CoursePro Summit

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90 Specifier

In the zone

With a growing focus on recovery to help members achieve peak performance and results, Steph Eaves asks what equipment health clubs should install

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98 Reader services

HCM Directory

If you’re in procurement, the HCM directory is part of a network of resources designed for you that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles

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100 Research

Memory link to obesity

Disruptions in the way the brain links memory and appetite could explain some types of obesity, new research shows

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EP 2023 issue 9

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

7 Editor's letter

Physical literacy

A new initiative to drive awareness of the importance of developing physical literacy – from babyhood to old age –could transform the sector, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

14 Letters

Write to reply

Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale of The Health Foundation Healthy Lives team outline what our sector should be asking of government

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Anna Milani

We talk to the founder of Sparkd Fitness, an innovative gym experience bringing combined brain-body training to the wider population

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Bev Brinkworth and Rosanna Tucker

The co-founders of Studio Society talk about taking immersive fitness global and how their new CoverMe app is connecting group-ex instructors to work

View in digital edition
View online

30 News

HCM news roundup

Xponential does a deal with LA Rams, Nike Strength launches, Zuckerberg reveals Les Mills’ immersive Mixed Reality workout

View in digital edition

38 Interview

Joey Gonzalez

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

View in digital edition
View online

48 Sponsored

Life Fitness: infinite variety

LFX customisable experiences are the next step in the evolution of the Life Fitness functional training offering

View in digital edition
View online

50 Talking point

Everyone's talking about menstruation

56 Life lessons

Martin Seibold

60 Sponsored

BLK BOX: Best kept secret

64 Mystery shopper

Shaping up

A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Joey Gonzalez: Celebrating 25 years of Barry's

70 Sponsored

Matrix: making a stand for mental health

Matrix Fitness funds the MH1 Global movement to provide mental health support and expertise to the fitness industry

View in digital edition
View online

72 Policy

Get active

80 Supplier showcase

Speedflex: Front and centre

Village Health and Wellness Clubs has put Speedflex Blade at the centre of its new HIIT concept

View in digital edition
View online

82 Software

Keeping connected

Staying in touch with lapsed members can reboot engagement and ultimately participation, but how can operators navigate the hurdles of GDPR?

View in digital edition
View online

88 Sponsored

Fitronics: connecting the industry

Cheriee Wales reports from the recent Fitronics and Proinsight ConnectCX conference and CoursePro Summit

View in digital edition
View online

90 Specifier

In the zone

With a growing focus on recovery to help members achieve peak performance and results, Steph Eaves asks what equipment health clubs should install

View in digital edition
View online

98 Reader services

HCM Directory

If you’re in procurement, the HCM directory is part of a network of resources designed for you that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles

View in digital edition

100 Research

Memory link to obesity

Disruptions in the way the brain links memory and appetite could explain some types of obesity, new research shows

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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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