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2022 issue 10
Health Club Management 2022 issue 10
On the cover: Elaine Jobson
What's next after the Jetts MBO?
5. Editor's letter: The economics of wellness
The failing health of the UK population is undermining economic growth, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, says Liz Terry
12. Letters: Write to reply
We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk
16. HCM People: Lyndsey Barrett
The director and founder of Sport for Confidence believes operators can change lives by working with occupational therapists to provide for people from marginalised populations
20. HCM People: Christian Thomson
The co-founder of Precision Health Gyms is bringing full-body, laboratory-grade testing into the health club sector
24. News: Latest from the global fitness industry
Planet Fitness announces record membership numbers, Pure Gym targets Egypt and hotel-luxe health club concept Optimo opens in Riyadh
30. Interview: Elaine Jobson
The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love
40. Sponsored: Technogym – Introducing Biostrength
Technogym’s Biostrength offers training innovation for everyone, enabling users to enjoy strength gains that fit their personal goals
42. Ask the experts: Green tech
Saving money and the planet are huge incentives to decarbonise. Kath Hudson asks the experts about the practicalities
48. Energy: Duncan Anderson – team power
Duncan Anderson, CEO at South Downs Leisure, is transforming his operational outcomes by engaging his team in radical change based on people, planet and profit
52. Policy: Crunch point
Martyn Allison reviews the recent Chiles Webster Batson Commission report which casts light on the economic challenges faced by young people when it comes to getting access to exercise
Health Club Management 2022 issue 10
On the cover: Elaine Jobson
What's next after the Jetts MBO?
58. Profile: José Nercellas
The CEO of l’Orange Bleue talks to Frances Marcellin about its new-style gyms and preparing the company for European expansion
66. Supplier showcase: Funxtion – Reach and engage
Funxtion has elevated the member experience at SportCity with a new omnichannel offering
68. Supplier showcase: Fisikal – successful solutions
Fisikal has been appointed by Ezdihar Sport to deliver an unrivalled digital member experience for its Evox gyms
70. Integrative: PGA Catalunya – tangible results for optimal living
The PGA Catalunya resort in Spain has launched a 360-degree wellness programme based on a smart business model, as Neena Dhillon discovers
78. Insight: Eating disorders: finding a balance
The pandemic has prompted an escalation in eating disorders, with some sufferers over-exercising. Kath Hudson looks at how the industry can respond
86. Tech: Software enabled
Industry experts give us the rundown on the latest software applications
92. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
Updates from Escape Fitness, Wellness Space Brands, Hyperice and Uptivo
95. HCM directory:
Part of HCM’s network of specifier resources, which includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
96. Research: Cancer takes a HIIT
Research has found regular high-intensity exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by 72 per cent
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Health Club Management magazine

2022 issue 10
Health Club Management 2022 issue 10
On the cover: Elaine Jobson
What's next after the Jetts MBO?
5. Editor's letter: The economics of wellness
The failing health of the UK population is undermining economic growth, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, says Liz Terry
12. Letters: Write to reply
We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk
16. HCM People: Lyndsey Barrett
The director and founder of Sport for Confidence believes operators can change lives by working with occupational therapists to provide for people from marginalised populations
20. HCM People: Christian Thomson
The co-founder of Precision Health Gyms is bringing full-body, laboratory-grade testing into the health club sector
24. News: Latest from the global fitness industry
Planet Fitness announces record membership numbers, Pure Gym targets Egypt and hotel-luxe health club concept Optimo opens in Riyadh
30. Interview: Elaine Jobson
The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love
40. Sponsored: Technogym – Introducing Biostrength
Technogym’s Biostrength offers training innovation for everyone, enabling users to enjoy strength gains that fit their personal goals
42. Ask the experts: Green tech
Saving money and the planet are huge incentives to decarbonise. Kath Hudson asks the experts about the practicalities
48. Energy: Duncan Anderson – team power
Duncan Anderson, CEO at South Downs Leisure, is transforming his operational outcomes by engaging his team in radical change based on people, planet and profit
52. Policy: Crunch point
Martyn Allison reviews the recent Chiles Webster Batson Commission report which casts light on the economic challenges faced by young people when it comes to getting access to exercise
Health Club Management 2022 issue 10
On the cover: Elaine Jobson
What's next after the Jetts MBO?
58. Profile: José Nercellas
The CEO of l’Orange Bleue talks to Frances Marcellin about its new-style gyms and preparing the company for European expansion
66. Supplier showcase: Funxtion – Reach and engage
Funxtion has elevated the member experience at SportCity with a new omnichannel offering
68. Supplier showcase: Fisikal – successful solutions
Fisikal has been appointed by Ezdihar Sport to deliver an unrivalled digital member experience for its Evox gyms
70. Integrative: PGA Catalunya – tangible results for optimal living
The PGA Catalunya resort in Spain has launched a 360-degree wellness programme based on a smart business model, as Neena Dhillon discovers
78. Insight: Eating disorders: finding a balance
The pandemic has prompted an escalation in eating disorders, with some sufferers over-exercising. Kath Hudson looks at how the industry can respond
86. Tech: Software enabled
Industry experts give us the rundown on the latest software applications
92. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
Updates from Escape Fitness, Wellness Space Brands, Hyperice and Uptivo
95. HCM directory:
Part of HCM’s network of specifier resources, which includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
96. Research: Cancer takes a HIIT
Research has found regular high-intensity exercise reduces the risk of metastatic cancer by 72 per cent
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2014 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
2014 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2014 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
2014 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2013 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
2013 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2013 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
2013 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2012 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
2012 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2012 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
2012 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2011 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
2011 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2011 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
2011 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2010 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
2010 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2010 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
2010 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2009 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
2009 issue 11
Health Club Management magazine
Health Club Management magazine 2009 issue 10
Health Club Management magazine
2009 issue 10
1 - 40 of 166
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: SKILLCOURT's groundbreaking tech is now available in the UK
SKILLCOURT is an intelligent laser-based training and diagnostic tool to promote both motor and cognitive development in patients, athletes and children.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: TaiSPO 2024: Unlocking business opportunities in the sports and fitness industries
Sports and Fitness Taiwan 2024 (TaiSPO) is the longest-running sports and fitness industry exhibition in Taiwan.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Speedflex: Front and centre
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Third Digital Futures report shows rewards for operators investing in digital strategy
Fitness and leisure organisations that make continued investment in digital transformation are moving ahead of the competition, according to findings released today in the third annual Digital Futures report from ukactive and Sport England.
Featured press releases
TRP - The Retention People press release: Keith Smith partners with Fitronics to deliver interaction training to leisure facilities
Fitronics is delighted to announce its newest partner to the Consult brand; Keith Smith.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
MECOTEC GmbH: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2NU
Savills
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
06-08 Feb 2024
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-14 Apr 2024
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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