Health Club Management magazine
2024 issue 4
Health Club Management 2024 issue 4
On the cover: Belinda Steward
Bringing hospitality experience to Places Leisure
5. Editor's letter: Cardio crisis
We’re having a cardio crisis says Liz Terry, and it’s time for the industry to take charge
14. HCM People: Belinda Steward
The MD of leisure, health and wellbeing at Places Leisure talks about the opportunities she sees in a post-COVID world
18. HCM People: Jen Holland
The new CEO of Edinburgh Leisure talks about plans to build active and thriving communities against a backdrop of council funding shortfalls
24. HCM People: Ross Stewart Campbell
The CEO of BeyondActiv explains plans for the global expansion of the company’s fitness industry events
30. HCM news:
Basic-Fit considers Holmes Place sale, Fitness Hut gets new backers and key industry leaders headline at the HCM Summit in London on 24 October
38. Interview: Ty Menzies
Snap Fitness is seeking a new investor to help achieve its goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028. We talk to the CEO of Lift Brands, to find out more
50. Everyone's talking about: Indoor cycling
With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space
58. Research: Clear trading
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers and getting back on track, according to the latest market report by Deloitte and EuropeActive
62. Insight: Healthy partnerships
What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts
Health Club Management 2024 issue 4
On the cover: Belinda Steward
Bringing hospitality experience to Places Leisure
72. Sponsored: Fitronics – Revolutionise engagement
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and
Adam Daniel have been designed to empower
your team and transform your service
74. Life lessons: Steve Schwartz
The CEO of Midtown Athletics Club talks about how the timings of a major funding round and COVID threatened the existence of his family-founded company
80. Insight: Boomtime for pilates
As Pilates moves into the mainstream, we ask suppliers how they’re responding to the increasing demand for kit and training
88. Show preview: Get Elevated
The Elevate trade show and conference will be held at London’s Excel centre in June, with a fresh look for 2024. HCM takes a look
104. fitness-kit.net: Product innovations
Steph Eaves rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers
106. Reader services: HCM directory
If you’re in procurement, the HCM directory is part of a network of resources designed for you that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
108. Research: Keep up the cardio
Research from the University of South Australia has found cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important for good health
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