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5 Editor's letter

Mental health training

With consumers telling us their main motivation for joining a health club is to improve their mental health, the stage is set for a new phase in the development of the industry, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question

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16 HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

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20 HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform

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28 News

Basic-Fit considers global franchising, TRIB3 launches a pilates reformer brand and a new ‘health city’ is under construction in Sweden

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40 Interview

Mário Barbosa

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

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54 Everyone's talking about

Mental health training

Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts

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60 Sponsored

Technogym – transition to wellness

University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment

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62 Insight

Mental wellness

An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports

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70 Sponsored

BLK BOX – Shared ethos

The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor

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74 Life lessons

Sondre Gravir

Imposter syndrome over a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership

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78 Sponsored

Perfect Gym – strong foundations

GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth

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80 Design

McFit gets a makeover

The original low-cost gym concept is getting its third major makeover since being established in 1996, with the first club opening in Cologne. Liz Terry takes a look

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90 Sponsored

InBody – Attract & retain

Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention

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92 News report

Basic franchise

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe – is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

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94 Sponsored

Servicesport – a decade of excellence

Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised

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On the cover | Ronaldo: Blasts into the fitness industry with Erakulis

96 Specifier

Strong growth

The explosion in consumer demand for strength training is driving a raft of innovative new launches from equipment suppliers, as Steph Eaves report

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106 Sponsored

Brawn – The heart of the club

Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.

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108 News report

Set for growth

Will Orr, has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

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110 Sponsored

Keiser – Complete ride experience

The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members

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112 Recovery

Cool systems

As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix

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120 Sponsored

Epassi – Well at work

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time

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122 News report

Growth tactics

Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports

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124 Sponsored

D2F – take a fresh look

D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale

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126 Supplier showcase

Jon Williams

The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality

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128 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest kit from leading suppliers. This issue, Life Fitness, Keiser, Skillcourt and Myzone

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130 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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132 Research

False readings

New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]

W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

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Safe Space Lockers

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EP 2024 issue 3

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Mental health training

12 Letters

Write to reply

Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question

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View online

16 HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

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View online

20 HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

28 News

Basic-Fit considers global franchising, TRIB3 launches a pilates reformer brand and a new ‘health city’ is under construction in Sweden

View in digital edition

40 Interview

Mário Barbosa

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

View in digital edition
View online

54 Everyone's talking about

Mental health training

Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts

View in digital edition
View online

60 Sponsored

Technogym – transition to wellness

University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment

View in digital edition
View online

62 Insight

Mental wellness

An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online

70 Sponsored

BLK BOX – Shared ethos

The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor

View in digital edition
View online

74 Life lessons

Sondre Gravir

Imposter syndrome over a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership

View in digital edition
View online

78 Sponsored

Perfect Gym – strong foundations

GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth

View in digital edition
View online

80 Design

McFit gets a makeover

90 Sponsored

InBody – Attract & retain

Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention

View in digital edition
View online

92 News report

Basic franchise

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe – is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

View in digital edition
View online

94 Sponsored

Servicesport – a decade of excellence

Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Ronaldo: Blasts into the fitness industry with Erakulis

96 Specifier

Strong growth

The explosion in consumer demand for strength training is driving a raft of innovative new launches from equipment suppliers, as Steph Eaves report

View in digital edition
View online

106 Sponsored

Brawn – The heart of the club

Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.

View in digital edition
View online

108 News report

Set for growth

Will Orr, has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online

110 Sponsored

Keiser – Complete ride experience

The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members

View in digital edition
View online

112 Recovery

Cool systems

As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix

View in digital edition
View online

120 Sponsored

Epassi – Well at work

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time

View in digital edition
View online

122 News report

Growth tactics

Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online

124 Sponsored

D2F – take a fresh look

D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale

View in digital edition
View online

126 Supplier showcase

Jon Williams

The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality

View in digital edition
View online

128 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Steph Eaves rounds up the latest kit from leading suppliers. This issue, Life Fitness, Keiser, Skillcourt and Myzone

View in digital edition

130 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

132 Research

False readings

New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children

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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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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

Safe Space Lockers

We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke man [more...]

+ More profiles

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Physical Company..

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