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5 Editor's letter

Fight for recognition

The big challenge for the sector is reaching all populations to ensure everyone can get access to exercise in a way that works for them, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Roland Omamor, Mike Lyons and Ken Masser talk about serving communities and building strategic partnerships in their letters to HCM

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16 HCM People

Dan Summerson

The CEO of Everlast Gyms tells us about the launch of a new 37,000sq ft flagship site in Gateshead and how it will support the brand’s global expansion

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24 HCM People

Liz Clark

The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson

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30 Profile

Christian Totzke

HCM talks to the founder of Hyrox, the sports racing event that’s growing into a global movement, with insights from BFT’s Cameron Falloon

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42 Promotion

Technogym: Gym floor evolution

Virgin Active has upgraded its gym floor proposition to maximise consumer trends in partnership with Technogym

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44 Talking point

Everyone's talking about ESG

While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

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52 Promotion

Life Fitness: Ultimate HIIT solution

Mars Athletic in Turkey turned to Life Fitness and Myzone to create a compelling new HIIT zone for its clubs

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54 Insight

Finding stability

The London Boutique Studio Report 2023 from Leisure DB examines how the sector has emerged from the pandemic, as David Minton reports

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62 Promotion

Xplor Gym: Elevating the member experience

A new integration between Xplor Gym and Technogym’s Mywellness CRM powers highly personalised member experiences

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64 Life lessons

Dave Wright

The founder of Myzone and one of the fitness industry’s most visionary entrepreneurs talks to Kath Hudson about how he deals with adversity

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68 Insight

Country life

Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?

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74 Promotion

BLK BOX: Delivering the vision

Loughborough University set out to expand its Powerbase gym to support people both with and without disabilities equally, as Gregory Bradley explains

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On the cover | Dan Summerson: Everlast is going global via JVs with retail

76 Stats

2023 IHRSA Global Report

The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports

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84 Promotion

Servicesport: High standards

ServiceSport UK has partnered with cutting edge outfit, Upholstery2u, to expand its upholstery repair services, enabling operators to keep their gyms in perfect working order

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86 Specifier

Life skills

Challenging the mind and body with functional movement, the skill-based training trend is gathering pace. Steph Eaves investigates

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92 Supplier showcase

Matrix Fitness: Athletic endeavour

Matrix Fitness has collaborated with the Bicester Hotel and Spa to develop a range of health and fitness offerings

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94 Insight

The benefit of insight

Dealing with attrition can be the key to success for operators, according to new research that provides actionable insights

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102 Promotion

Orbit4: Transforming fitness asset management

Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation

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105 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit to hit the market

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112 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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114 Research

Exercise ‘treats mental health’

Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows

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EP 2023 issue 10

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Fight for recognition

The big challenge for the sector is reaching all populations to ensure everyone can get access to exercise in a way that works for them, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Roland Omamor, Mike Lyons and Ken Masser talk about serving communities and building strategic partnerships in their letters to HCM

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Dan Summerson

The CEO of Everlast Gyms tells us about the launch of a new 37,000sq ft flagship site in Gateshead and how it will support the brand’s global expansion

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM People

Liz Clark

The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson

View in digital edition
View online

30 Profile

Christian Totzke

HCM talks to the founder of Hyrox, the sports racing event that’s growing into a global movement, with insights from BFT’s Cameron Falloon

View in digital edition
View online

42 Promotion

Technogym: Gym floor evolution

Virgin Active has upgraded its gym floor proposition to maximise consumer trends in partnership with Technogym

View in digital edition
View online

44 Talking point

Everyone's talking about ESG

While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

View in digital edition
View online

52 Promotion

Life Fitness: Ultimate HIIT solution

Mars Athletic in Turkey turned to Life Fitness and Myzone to create a compelling new HIIT zone for its clubs

View in digital edition
View online

54 Insight

Finding stability

The London Boutique Studio Report 2023 from Leisure DB examines how the sector has emerged from the pandemic, as David Minton reports

View in digital edition
View online

62 Promotion

Xplor Gym: Elevating the member experience

A new integration between Xplor Gym and Technogym’s Mywellness CRM powers highly personalised member experiences

View in digital edition
View online

64 Life lessons

Dave Wright

The founder of Myzone and one of the fitness industry’s most visionary entrepreneurs talks to Kath Hudson about how he deals with adversity

View in digital edition
View online

68 Insight

Country life

Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?

View in digital edition
View online

74 Promotion

BLK BOX: Delivering the vision

Loughborough University set out to expand its Powerbase gym to support people both with and without disabilities equally, as Gregory Bradley explains

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Dan Summerson: Everlast is going global via JVs with retail

76 Stats

2023 IHRSA Global Report

The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports

View in digital edition
View online

84 Promotion

Servicesport: High standards

86 Specifier

Life skills

Challenging the mind and body with functional movement, the skill-based training trend is gathering pace. Steph Eaves investigates

View in digital edition
View online

92 Supplier showcase

Matrix Fitness: Athletic endeavour

Matrix Fitness has collaborated with the Bicester Hotel and Spa to develop a range of health and fitness offerings

View in digital edition
View online

94 Insight

The benefit of insight

Dealing with attrition can be the key to success for operators, according to new research that provides actionable insights

View in digital edition
View online

102 Promotion

Orbit4: Transforming fitness asset management

Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation

View in digital edition
View online

105 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit to hit the market

View in digital edition

112 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

114 Research

Exercise ‘treats mental health’

Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows

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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