Health Club Management magazine
2023 issue 8
Health Club Management 2023 issue 8
On the cover: Jennifer Aniston
On joining the team at Pvolve
5. Editor's letter: Reverse globalisation
New legislation is changing import tax on goods and materials from outside Europe and will trigger a reorganisation of supply chains, says Liz Terry
12. Letters: Write to reply
Andy King says the industry will be doing men and their families a great service if it enables them to make meaningful friendships
14. HCM People: Jennifer Aniston
The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model
19. HCM People: James Winterbottom
The Wigan Deal has saved £170m and enabled facilities to stay open by deepening engagement with the health service and the communities it serves
22. News: HCM news roundup
The board of Planet Fitness ousts CEO Chris Rondeau and Crunch Fitness adds Amazon One palm recognition for club access
32. Interview: Tomasz Gron
The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card
42. Sponsored: Five star gym
Schloss Roxburghe, the luxury five-star resort in the Scottish borders, has chosen
Technogym to enhance its wellness offering with a new gym and fitness suite
44. Talking point: Everyone's talking about CBAM
The EU is introducing laws to tax imports, with extra penalties for goods and materials from countries with lax eco standards. HCM’s panel explains
50. Life lessons: Ruth Zukerman
The co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel tells Kath Hudson how she’s found new direction through dealing with adversity
Health Club Management 2023 issue 8
On the cover: Jennifer Aniston
On joining the team at Pvolve
54. Opinion: Listen up
We need to change the language we use as a sector if we are to be understood and taken seriously by governments and investors, says David Minton
60. Trends: Invitation only
A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers
70. Interview: Kevin Teixeira
The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents
78. Special report: Strength revolution
The booming market for strength training is driving growth in everything from hardware to programming, as Steph Eaves discovers
90. Recovery: Unlocking potential
Recovery is hitting the mainstream and with an increasing number of percussive and vibration therapies on offer, Steph Eaves checks out the options
96. Reader services: HCM Directory
The HCM directory is part of a network of resources for buyers that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
98. Research: Next generation
New research shows that children who get involved with organised physical activity in the first two years of school develop more powerful reasoning skills
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“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
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