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5 Editor's letter

A chance to shine

New legislation will change health club membership contracts, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Liz Fletcher of Sport for Confidence on the huge potential of health collaboration

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14 HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand

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22 HCM People

Esther Fairfax

The Lotte Berk Foundation founder on continuing her mother’s legacy

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28 News

Equinox raises US$1.8bn for refinance and growth, IHRSA changes name, and Gymshark focuses on ‘fitness experiences’

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38 Interview

Dave Long

As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally

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52 Everyone's talking about

Leases

Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts

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60 Insight

Brand power

Which health and fitness operators have the greatest brand awareness among consumers? Liz Terry reports on the latest insights from Kantar

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74 Life lessons

Huw Edwards

The CEO of UK Active reflects on working on London 2012 and what he learned in the face of initial hostility

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78 Specifier

At your service

Skipping equipment services costs fitness operators in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why such management is essential

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On the cover | Dave Long: Driving for 10,000 Orangetheory locations

82 Wellness

Well at work

As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?

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88 Debate

Pivot to wellbeing

While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome

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102 Opinion

Searching questions

Paul Bedford discusses the ‘double-edged sword’ of the growing trend for strength training, and his ambitions for the health and fitness sector

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110 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

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

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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

The power of HIIT

A new study from researchers at Yale University shows that high intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s

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EP 2024 issue 2

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

A chance to shine

New legislation will change health club membership contracts, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Liz Fletcher of Sport for Confidence on the huge potential of health collaboration

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand

View in digital edition
View online

22 HCM People

Esther Fairfax

The Lotte Berk Foundation founder on continuing her mother’s legacy

View in digital edition
View online

28 News

Equinox raises US$1.8bn for refinance and growth, IHRSA changes name, and Gymshark focuses on ‘fitness experiences’

View in digital edition

38 Interview

Dave Long

As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally

View in digital edition
View online

52 Everyone's talking about

Leases

Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts

View in digital edition
View online

60 Insight

Brand power

Which health and fitness operators have the greatest brand awareness among consumers? Liz Terry reports on the latest insights from Kantar

View in digital edition
View online

74 Life lessons

Huw Edwards

The CEO of UK Active reflects on working on London 2012 and what he learned in the face of initial hostility

View in digital edition
View online

78 Specifier

At your service

Skipping equipment services costs fitness operators in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why such management is essential

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Dave Long: Driving for 10,000 Orangetheory locations

82 Wellness

Well at work

88 Debate

Pivot to wellbeing

While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome

View in digital edition
View online

102 Opinion

Searching questions

Paul Bedford discusses the ‘double-edged sword’ of the growing trend for strength training, and his ambitions for the health and fitness sector

View in digital edition
View online

110 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

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

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

The power of HIIT

A new study from researchers at Yale University shows that high intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s

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View online

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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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