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5 Editor's letter

Getting more ambitious

Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Thoughts from Helen Rowbotham of Access Sport and Jason Stanton of Mytime Active

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16 HCM People

Chibs Okereke

The stress coach talks about working with Bear Grylls on the Mettle app for men

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20 HCM People

Jamie Groves

The creator of the UK Leisure Framework explains how he developed the concept and the impact it’s having

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24 HCM People

Michelle Childs & Ross McGuigan

The Life Leisure execs talk about their radical approach to the provision of physical activity in areas of deprivation

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30 News

SATS reports its best results yet, Tracy Anderson is heading to London and Adidas and Bumble tackle gymtimidation

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38 Interview

Sarah Watts

The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell

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48 Everyone's talking about

Love

How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts

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54 Sponsored

Enhancing spaces

Ridgeway has created a series of luxury spaces for the new Third Space in Wimbledon, designing, making and installing furniture in key areas of the club

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56 Opinion

Here comes the future

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

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On the cover | Sarah Watts: The legendary entrepreneur talks to HCM

68 Sponsored

Build well

As We Work Well gears up to launch W3Fit in the US, we ask founder Lucy Hugo and W3Fit co-founder David Zarb Jenkins for an update

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70 Life lessons

Victor Brick

The industry entrepreneur reflects on the tough times and the resilience he’s gained from adversity

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74 Tech

Digital Futures: progress report

New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains

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82 Net-zero

Eco-floors

A powerful ESG strategy is essential when it comes to everything from recruitment to fundraising. Steph Eaves finds eco-procurement is another piece of the ESG jigsaw puzzle

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92 Gym floor

Everything in its place

Delivering a powerful customer journey relies on having the right systems in place. Steph Eaves looks at the latest designs for gym floor management

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102 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves reports on the latest kit and services from Technogym, Precor, BLK BOX and Fitter Stock

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106 Research

The power of placebo

Researchers in Norway have found that people who believe workouts are customised for them achieve better results

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EP 2024 issue 1

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Getting more ambitious

Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Thoughts from Helen Rowbotham of Access Sport and Jason Stanton of Mytime Active

View in digital edition
View online

16 HCM People

Chibs Okereke

The stress coach talks about working with Bear Grylls on the Mettle app for men

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View online

20 HCM People

Jamie Groves

The creator of the UK Leisure Framework explains how he developed the concept and the impact it’s having

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM People

Michelle Childs & Ross McGuigan

The Life Leisure execs talk about their radical approach to the provision of physical activity in areas of deprivation

View in digital edition
View online

30 News

SATS reports its best results yet, Tracy Anderson is heading to London and Adidas and Bumble tackle gymtimidation

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38 Interview

Sarah Watts

48 Everyone's talking about

Love

How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts

View in digital edition
View online

54 Sponsored

Enhancing spaces

Ridgeway has created a series of luxury spaces for the new Third Space in Wimbledon, designing, making and installing furniture in key areas of the club

View in digital edition
View online

56 Opinion

Here comes the future

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Sarah Watts: The legendary entrepreneur talks to HCM

68 Sponsored

Build well

As We Work Well gears up to launch W3Fit in the US, we ask founder Lucy Hugo and W3Fit co-founder David Zarb Jenkins for an update

View in digital edition
View online

70 Life lessons

Victor Brick

The industry entrepreneur reflects on the tough times and the resilience he’s gained from adversity

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View online

74 Tech

Digital Futures: progress report

New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains

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View online

82 Net-zero

Eco-floors

92 Gym floor

Everything in its place

Delivering a powerful customer journey relies on having the right systems in place. Steph Eaves looks at the latest designs for gym floor management

View in digital edition
View online

102 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves reports on the latest kit and services from Technogym, Precor, BLK BOX and Fitter Stock

View in digital edition

106 Research

The power of placebo

Researchers in Norway have found that people who believe workouts are customised for them achieve better results

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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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