Health Club Management magazine
2022 issue 10
Health Club Management 2022 issue 10
On the cover: Elaine Jobson
What's next after the Jetts MBO?
5. Editor's letter: The economics of wellness
The failing health of the UK population is undermining economic growth, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, says Liz Terry
12. Letters: Write to reply
We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk
16. HCM People: Lyndsey Barrett
The director and founder of Sport for Confidence believes operators can change lives by working with occupational therapists to provide for people from marginalised populations
20. HCM People: Christian Thomson
The co-founder of Precision Health Gyms is bringing full-body, laboratory-grade testing into the health club sector
24. News: Latest from the global fitness industry
Planet Fitness announces record membership numbers, Pure Gym targets Egypt and hotel-luxe health club concept Optimo opens in Riyadh
30. Interview: Elaine Jobson
The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love
40. Sponsored: Technogym – Introducing Biostrength
Technogym’s Biostrength offers training innovation for everyone, enabling users to enjoy strength gains that fit their personal goals
42. Ask the experts: Green tech
Saving money and the planet are huge incentives to decarbonise. Kath Hudson asks the experts about the practicalities
48. Energy: Duncan Anderson – team power
Duncan Anderson, CEO at South Downs Leisure, is transforming his operational outcomes by engaging his team in radical change based on people, planet and profit
52. Policy: Crunch point
Martyn Allison reviews the recent Chiles Webster Batson Commission report which casts light on the economic challenges faced by young people when it comes to getting access to exercise
Health Club Management 2022 issue 10
On the cover: Elaine Jobson
What's next after the Jetts MBO?
58. Profile: José Nercellas
The CEO of l’Orange Bleue talks to Frances Marcellin about its new-style gyms and preparing the company for European expansion
66. Supplier showcase: Funxtion – Reach and engage
Funxtion has elevated the member experience at SportCity with a new omnichannel offering
68. Supplier showcase: Fisikal – successful solutions
Fisikal has been appointed by Ezdihar Sport to deliver an unrivalled digital member experience for its Evox gyms
70. Integrative: PGA Catalunya – tangible results for optimal living
The PGA Catalunya resort in Spain has launched a 360-degree wellness programme based on a smart business model, as Neena Dhillon discovers
78. Insight: Eating disorders: finding a balance
The pandemic has prompted an escalation in eating disorders, with some sufferers over-exercising. Kath Hudson looks at how the industry can respond
86. Tech: Software enabled
Industry experts give us the rundown on the latest software applications
92. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
Updates from Escape Fitness, Wellness Space Brands, Hyperice and Uptivo
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Part of HCM’s network of specifier resources, which includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
96. Research: Cancer takes a HIIT
Research has found regular high-intensity exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by 72 per cent
Opinion
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“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
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than 10% ahead of last year.
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