Health Club Management magazine
2023 issue 4
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
On the cover: Nerio Alessandri
Celebrating 40 years of innovation
5. Editor's letter: Tax breaks for prevention
Increasing demand for mindfulness classes is creating opportunities, while acting as a gateway for the inactive, says Liz Terry
12. Letters: Write to reply
Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers
14. HCM People: Kent Orrgren
The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth
22. HCM People: Debbie Bellenger
There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition
26. News:
The Gym Group appoints its new CEO, Xponential does a deal with LG and Deloitte numbers show recovery in Europe
36. Interview: Nerio Alessandri
As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide
46. Talking point: Life expectancy
As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities
54. Sponsored: Global growth
Tech partners myFitApp and ClubReady have expanded into the US with eight new club openings
56. Life lessons: Dave Courteen
The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene
60. Policy: Long COVID
Long COVID is affecting 30 per cent of people who’ve had the virus. Dr Cedric Bryant details his own experience, and suggests ways clubs can offer support
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
On the cover: Nerio Alessandri
Celebrating 40 years of innovation
64. Mindfulness: Slow down
With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey
68. Profile: Brian Morris
The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market
78. Tech: Making progress
What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out
86. Show preview: Elevate
What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel
94. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
The latest fitness kit launches from suppliers, including Eleiko and Wattbike
95. Sponsored: Physical Co
Physical’s new RBX Rubber Pump Set incorporates user-centric functionality for an enhanced experience, says James Anderson
98. Reader services: HCM directory
The HCM directory is part of a network of resources for buyers that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles,
100. Research: The power of sleep
How regular, good-quality sleep can improve exercise outcomes
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“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
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