Health Club Management magazine
2023 issue 10
Health Club Management 2023 issue 10
On the cover: Dan Summerson
Everlast is going global via JVs with retail
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
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
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
24. HCM People: Liz Clark
The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson
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
42. Promotion: Technogym: Gym floor evolution
Virgin Active has upgraded its gym floor proposition to
maximise consumer trends in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
62. Promotion: Xplor Gym: Elevating the member experience
A new integration between Xplor Gym and Technogym’s Mywellness
CRM powers highly personalised member experiences
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
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?
Health Club Management 2023 issue 10
On the cover: Dan Summerson
Everlast is going global via JVs with retail
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
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
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
86. Specifier: Life skills
Challenging the mind and body with functional movement, the skill-based training trend is gathering pace. Steph Eaves investigates
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
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
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
105. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
Steph Eaves rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit to hit the market
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
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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