Health Club Management magazine
2024 issue 11
Health Club Management 2024 issue 11
On the cover: Jim Rowley
Building a global future for Crunch Fitness
7. Editor's letter: Driving the economy
The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry
14. Feedback: HCM Forum
Michael Whitelock, children’s activities manager at Horizon Leisure tells HCM how the operator is supporting home-schooled children
16. HCM People: Jack Shakespeare
The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market
22. HCM People: Dr Jason Culp
The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health
26. HCM news:
Sarah Luna leaves Xponential Fitness, Nuffield and MMU partner to connect medical and fitness, while David Lloyd and Third Space reveal new club openings
34. Interview: Jim Rowley
As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability
44. Sponsored: Technogym – Campus and community
The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has
modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends
46. Talking point: Weight loss drugs
Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact
56. Sponsored: ServiceSport – A global partner
ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment
servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence
58. Life Lessons: Hagen Wingertszahn
The joint CEO of RSG Group tells Kath Hudson that a big move early on in his career prepared him to step up to the role on the death of Rainer Schaller
Health Club Management 2024 issue 11
On the cover: Jim Rowley
Building a global future for Crunch Fitness
64. Supplier showcase: Egym – Transforming training
EGYM is transforming
fitness programmes in
North Northamptonshire
66. Supplier showcase: Speedflex – Redefining workouts
Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering
a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active
68. Software: Future intelligence
AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports
76. Sponsored: Matrix Fitness – Embracing a collaborative approach
Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group
exercise and functional training spaces
78. Strength: Access all areas
The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates
86. Profile: Active Insight
The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell
96. fitness-kit.net: Product innovations
Julie Cramer rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers
98. Reader services: HCM directory
If you’re in procurement, HCM Directory is part of a network of resources designed for you that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
100. Research: Reversing dementia
Research suggests that some cases of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia could be caused by bacterial, fungal and algal infections, making them curable
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