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Editor's letter
Defining valueHealth Club Management 2026 issue 2
A new report commissioned by Total Fitness has blown the lid off the way the sector segments its offering, showing that consumers have their own views on value that often don’t align
Trends
Seats of powerHealth Club Management 2026 issue 2
If you’re looking for innovative new services to
add to your health club – either as part of the
core offering or as an upsell – consider pelvic
floor training. Julie Cramer outlines the options
Life lessons
Dave LongHealth Club Management 2026 issue 2
The co-founder of Orangetheory
Fitness feared the essence of the
brand would be compromised when
the pandemic disrupted its controlled
approach. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM People
Shamir SidhuHealth Club Management 2026 issue 2
People are craving connection and the holistic approach that only yoga can provide
Insight
Health and humanityHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
With the majority of consumers now regular
exercisers, insight commissioned by Les Mills
highlights what inspires and motivates
Research
Small changeHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
A global study by researchers in four countries has found that very small lifestyle changes can significantly impact longevity
Talking point
Everyone's talking about ... Generation AlphaHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
The fitness industry has Gen Z pinned as a sober-curious, wellness-seeking, gym-loving bunch, but now
there are baffling new kids on the block. How do we
engage with Gen Alpha? asks Kath Hudson
DMCC
Legally exposedHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
Operators could be fined if they
don’t comply with changes to
the law surrounding membership
payments, says Katrina Anderson
Tech
Smooth operatorsHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
Creating fitness spaces customers love and keeping
them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech at
every stage of the journey, as Julie Cramer discovers
HCM People
Julie AllenHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
Understanding people through their own voice is incredibly powerful
HCM People
Chris RondeauHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
We’re forming a ‘team of stars’ designed to make history in the Brazilian fitness market
Insight
More active livesHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report for 2024-25, as Kath Hudson reports
Feedback
HCM ForumHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
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Editor's letter
Time for joyHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
Humans are hard-wired to respond positively to pleasure, joy and enjoyment and the industry is waking up to the importance of weaving these into the exercise and membership experience
Inclusion
All welcomeHealth Club Management 2026 issue 1
Marina Logacheva, disability sports lead at Matta, outlines ways
in which operators can welcome people with disabilities
Research
Healing heartsHealth Club Management 2025 issue 9
Broken hearts are real and exercise, such as swimming and indoor cycling, can help heal them, says a research team from the University of Aberdeen
Health Club Management 2025 issue 9
Graham Bertrand drops the truth: DHZ equipment from PSLT is a game-changer for every gym
Promotion
Starpool – Recovery classHealth Club Management 2025 issue 9
Starpool’s Recovery Class heralds a new era of science-based wellness in fitness, says Riccardo Turri
Supplier showcase
Safe Space – Elevating gym designHealth Club Management 2025 issue 9
Everlast Gyms – which is part of Frasers Group – continues to prioritise member experience by partnering with Safe Space Lockers on quality-built solutions
Supplier showcase
Brawn – Stronger togetherHealth Club Management 2025 issue 9
Brawn is making strength training accessible for all,
with a pilot with The Gym Group proving the concept
Promotion
Ziva - Strength in the verticalHealth Club Management 2025 issue 9
Ziva has been quietly growing its presence in the European
market, delivering reliable, cost-effective kit that’s made in-house
Insight
A second RenaissanceHealth Club Management 2025 issue 9
We’re in the middle of a second renaissance driven
by a growing focus on health policy and more
educated consumers, says David Minton
Health Club Management 2025 issue 9
Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors
and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagements
Wellness
Working wellHealth Club Management 2025 issue 9
Workplace wellness schemes now go well
beyond gym discounts, with employees
expecting wider wellbeing services, outdoor
activities and apps, as Julie Cramer reports
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