Health Club Management magazine
2023 issue 6
Health Club Management 2023 issue 6
On the cover: Anna Bogdanova
"I give women the tools to experience how much power their bodies have"
7. Editor's letter: Weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs are hitting the mainstream, with pilot programmes underway. Liz Terry examines the threats and opportunities this creates for the sector
12. HCM People: Anna Bogdanova
The Strength Method founder reveals how mid-life women can build their power, confidence and self-mastery
16. HCM People: Duncan Anderson
The CEO of South Downs Leisure explains how Sea Lanes, the new lido on Brighton seafront, will be a gateway to open water swimming
22. News: HCM news roundup
Anytime Fitness launches in France, Xponential fights Fuzzy Panda report and Nike hires 1,000 trainers
30. Interview: Tom Edwards & Jon Williams
Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands
42. Talking point: Gentle exercise
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
48. Sponsored: Life Fitness: Partners in performance
The Formula 1 World Championship team Williams Racing has
partnered with Life Fitness to create a world-class training
facility, designed to drive performance on and off the track
50. Insight: The shape of now
As the sector in the UK welcomes more members and sees record market value, Leisure DB’s David Minton explains The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023
56. Sponsored: Pulse Fitness: Active community
Pulse Fitness has brought fitness back to the heart of
the community with the relaunch of Killamarsh Active
58. Life lessons: Tara Dillon
The CIMSPA leader took the association from last chance saloon to award-winning organisation. Here she reflects on the gruelling early years
62. Statistics: Euro file
Despite challenging market conditions, people in Europe are flooding back to their health clubs, says Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte Germany
68. Policy: Weighing in
A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector
Health Club Management 2023 issue 6
On the cover: Anna Bogdanova
"I give women the tools to experience how much power their bodies have"
74. Cycling: Constant motion
Steph Eaves checks out the latest indoor cycling innovations designed to keep people pedalling
78. Supplier showcase: Orbit4: Get intimate with your assets
Orbit4’s technology is generating significant savings and streamlining operations for premium operator Gymbox
80. Supplier showcase: Myzone: Loyal following
Snap Fitness has unlocked the secrets of community-building using Myzone to increase attendance and earn member loyalty
82. Supplier showcase: Matrix Fitness: Full recovery
Wigan Warriors has reduced rehabilitation time with the help of a Matrix Fitness gym transformation
84. Testing: Making progress
Could health assessments be the ultimate retention solution, asks Steph Eaves
92. Gym floor: Keep it fresh
As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space
98. Insight: The enjoyment gap
Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women
106. Report: Support system
The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages
114. Reader services: HCM directory
The HCM directory is part of a network of resources for buyers that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles,
116. Research: Surviving cancer
Research shows that doing YOCAS yoga can help prevent cancer relapse
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