Health Club Management magazine
2025 issue 4
Health Club Management 2025 issue 4
On the cover: Jordi Bella
Synergym can deliver 50 per cent EBITDA
5. Editor's letter: Doom scenario
As new research from the University of Oxford shows weight loss from medication is not enduring, Liz Terry asks how the industry should respond
12. HCM People: David Tewksbury
The CEO of Chelsea Piers Fitness gives insights into how the business has evolved since the 1990s and shares his vision for international growth
18. HCM People: Dr Madeleine Jago
Seven Lion Yard’s founder tells us how her holistic wellness centre in London addresses the mind-body connection
24. HCM news:
Sarah Luna launches Pilates Addiction, Zinédine Zidane is the face of exercise and recovery at Palace Merano and PureGym reveals global growth plans.
34. Interview: Jordi Bella
The MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA
42. Talking point: Everyone's talking about ... Generation Anxious
With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts
50. Show report: Fabulous FIBO
The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports
54. Insight: All rise
Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany
60. Insight: Market intelligence
A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade
66. Life lessons: Tony de Leede
The serial entrepreneur shares lessons learned in tough times with HCM
Health Club Management 2025 issue 4
On the cover: Jordi Bella
Synergym can deliver 50 per cent EBITDA
72. Supplier showcase: EGYM – Smart strength
EGYM has been working
with Magna Vitae Trust
for Leisure and Culture to
introduce its Smart Strength
system in Mablethorpe
74. Supplier showcase: Core Health and Fitness: Inspired installation
Core Health and Fitness has supplied Nautilus equipment to Club 24 in
Bangor, Northern Ireland working with local distributor, Balance Leisure
76. Pilates: Innovating pilates
Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer
90. Green: Environmental factors
Small group PT product manufacturers are managing sustainability and helping health club customers do the same with a range of innovations, as Julie Cramer reports
98. Show preview: Elevate 2025 – A higher elevation
Taking place from June 18-19 at London’s Excel, Elevate will bring together 6,000 visitors, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors to further the growth of the sector
110. fitness-kit.net: Product innovations
Julie Cramer rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers
112. 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
114. Research: Cancer care
A new study from China Medical University offers robust evidence to support the clinical application of exercise for cancer patients
Opinion
promotion
“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
Featured supplier news
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable
gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Featured supplier news
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers
confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more
than 10% ahead of last year.
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