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5 Editor's letter

Stroke rehabilitation

New guidelines for stroke rehabilitation have created an opportunity for the sector to change lives, says Liz Terry

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12 HCM People

Andrew Sugerman

The CEO of holistic wellness app Centr – founded by actor Chris Hemsworth – tells us about its new Hyrox partnership and move into the equipment market

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16 HCM People

Al Rollins

The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed

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22 HCM People

Ryan Martin

The wellbeing referral manager at Edinburgh Leisure reveals the impact of digitalisation on exercise interventions in a city with high levels of deprivation

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28 News

HCM news roundup

Equinox announces health advisory board, Sanctum launches in London and the US and Bear Grylls reveals meditation app for men

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36 Promotion

Life Fitness: Perfect Cardio

Using research that revealed three key pillars for cardio exercisers, Life Fitness has created its greatest-ever console: the Discover SE4

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38 Interview

Anthony Geisler

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

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52 Promotion

Matrix: Steve Barrett

Small group training is popular for its energy, but must evolve to retain popularity, says the director of training at Matrix Fitness

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54 Talking point

Stroke rehab

With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession

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62 Life lessons

Emma Barry

A life epiphany led Barry to celebrate her rebellious spirit, rather than seeking to tame it, by launching a new consultancy, Trouble Global and a podcast that will be ‘part interview, part therapy, part shitshow’

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66 Sponsored

BLK BOX: Amazing spaces

Creating successful training environments requires a deep knowledge of functional design. Gregory Bradley, sales director at BLK BOX Fitness talks us through the company’s approach

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On the cover | Anthony Geisler : "We're always aiming for the optimal mix of brands"

68 Design

Designs on success

Creating great fitness spaces requires product knowledge, inspiration and an understanding of the psychology of exercise. We ask the experts about their creative process

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78 Software

Software update

From in-app communications to AI-created workout plans, health club management software providers discuss their latest innovations

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82 Supplier showcase

Fisikal: Fast reactions

DiR, Spain’s largest health club operator has launched the second phase of its digitalisation with Fisikal, as co-director, Jordi Forns explains

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84 Supplier showcase

Pulse Fitness: Delivering a transformation

Pulse Fitness has revitalised Strood Sports Centre for Medway Council

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86 Specifier - treadmills

Runaway success

HCM gets the lowdown on the latest treadmill technology for health club operators who are looking to refresh their gym floor offering

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94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers

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96 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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98 Research

Immune response

New research from Harvard Medical School has found the body’s immune response to exercise boosts endurance, especially in regular exercisers

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EP 2023 issue 11

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Stroke rehabilitation

New guidelines for stroke rehabilitation have created an opportunity for the sector to change lives, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 HCM People

Andrew Sugerman

The CEO of holistic wellness app Centr – founded by actor Chris Hemsworth – tells us about its new Hyrox partnership and move into the equipment market

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Al Rollins

The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Ryan Martin

The wellbeing referral manager at Edinburgh Leisure reveals the impact of digitalisation on exercise interventions in a city with high levels of deprivation

View in digital edition
View online

28 News

HCM news roundup

Equinox announces health advisory board, Sanctum launches in London and the US and Bear Grylls reveals meditation app for men

View in digital edition

36 Promotion

Life Fitness: Perfect Cardio

Using research that revealed three key pillars for cardio exercisers, Life Fitness has created its greatest-ever console: the Discover SE4

View in digital edition
View online

38 Interview

Anthony Geisler

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

View in digital edition
View online

52 Promotion

Matrix: Steve Barrett

Small group training is popular for its energy, but must evolve to retain popularity, says the director of training at Matrix Fitness

View in digital edition
View online

54 Talking point

Stroke rehab

62 Life lessons

Emma Barry

66 Sponsored

BLK BOX: Amazing spaces

On the cover | Anthony Geisler : "We're always aiming for the optimal mix of brands"

68 Design

Designs on success

78 Software

Software update

From in-app communications to AI-created workout plans, health club management software providers discuss their latest innovations

View in digital edition
View online

82 Supplier showcase

Fisikal: Fast reactions

DiR, Spain’s largest health club operator has launched the second phase of its digitalisation with Fisikal, as co-director, Jordi Forns explains

View in digital edition
View online

84 Supplier showcase

Pulse Fitness: Delivering a transformation

Pulse Fitness has revitalised Strood Sports Centre for Medway Council

View in digital edition
View online

86 Specifier - treadmills

Runaway success

HCM gets the lowdown on the latest treadmill technology for health club operators who are looking to refresh their gym floor offering

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View online

94 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers

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96 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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98 Research

Immune response

New research from Harvard Medical School has found the body’s immune response to exercise boosts endurance, especially in regular exercisers

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View online

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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.

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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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