Health Club Management magazine
2026 issue 2
Health Club Management 2026 issue 2
On the cover: Ollie Marchon
Going global with the MARCHON fitness brand
5. Editor's letter: Defining value
As insight reveals consumers struggle to classify health clubs, Liz Terry asks if we need to update our industry definitions
12. Feedback: HCM Forum
UK Active’s work with Beano Brain casts light on Gen Alpha, and what the rise of GLP-1 use means for health clubs
16. HCM Zeitgeist: Top trends and fresh ideas
Psycle introduces the Lagree Megaformer and PureGym’s Clive Chesser talks to the BBC about his cancer diagnosis
20. HCM News: Deals, developments, insights and appointments
Everlast Gyms teams up with Nike and DLL sues the ‘real’ David Lloyd
24. Fit Tech news: Latest in fitness and wellness tech
Will Dean launches CoachCube AI and Nesa XSignal does a nervous system reset
26. HCM Buzz: Exciting launches and innovation
Hyrox launches Youngstars, Six Senses at The Whiteley counts down and Wave Active opens Lilian’s Room
32. HCM Collabs: Partnerships transforming the sector
Fitness First partners with Healf and The Well HQ creates pelvic health protocol
34. HCM People: Shamir Sidhu
The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all
40. HCM People: Tianna Strateman
The president of Club Pilates outlines plans for expansion and explains the launch of the athletic-based Circuit concept
46. Interview: Ollie Marchon
From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far
58. Sponsored: Technogym – Perfect journey
Independent operator Just Move Gyms,
is offering premium Technogym
fitness equipment and exceptional
customer service in a stylish environment
60. Talkback: Everyone's talking ... sober curious
As the sober curious movement grows, how can health clubs best support members wanting to make this shift?
Health Club Management 2026 issue 2
On the cover: Ollie Marchon
Going global with the MARCHON fitness brand
66. Insight: Critical friend
A Total Fitness report finds the UK health club sector has headroom for growth
74. Life lessons: Dave Long
The co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness looks back on past hurdles and highlights
80. Sponsored: BLK BOX – Strong Foundations
Dan Savin from BLK BOX explains how health club operators can build the right foundations for a show-stopping floor
82. Specifier: Surfacing decisions
The key to getting health club flooring right is down to blending performance, safety and branding, as Liz Terry discovers
88. Sponsored: Matrix Fitness – Redefining campus fitness
The University of Liverpool has partnered
with Matrix Fitness to transform student
wellbeing with a major gym revitalisation
90. Health: Put to the test
With members seeking personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options
96. Trends: Seats of power
Pelvic floor training is gaining in popularity, with self-operating pelvic chairs providing an additional source of income for clubs
100. Supplier Showcase: CoverMe – Managing cover
East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust has partnered
with CoverMe to support its expanding group fitness programme
102. Fitness-kit.net: Product innovations
We take a look at the latest fitness, health and wellness equipment
104. Reader services: HCM directory
If you’re in procurement, the HCM Directory is part of an extensive network of resources designed for you that includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
106. Research: The right vibe
Vibrating tendons before cycling makes exercise feel easier, new study shows
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