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2023 issue 2
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
On the cover: Mike Farrar
"There's always an element of social justice on my agenda"
5. Editor's letter: Invest and evolve
The health and fitness industry is making exciting progress towards integration with the health service says Liz Terry
12. Letters: Write to reply
The Ken Martin Leisure Centre is the first to achieve Quest’s Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard, while Parkinson’s UK is embracing exercise in a new partnership with 1Fit Life
14. HCM People: Augie Nieto
We celebrate the incredible life of the founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest, following his recent death from complications arising from ALS
20. HCM People: Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler
The founders of Soul Cycle have revealed their new business. Called Peoplehood and three years in the making the venture focuses on emotional health
24. HCM People: Patrick Oancia
The founder of the Baseworks Method talks about his plans to work more closely with health and fitness industry professionals and operators
32. News:
In the news this issue, RSG considers selling up in Spain, and Go Fit opens a new wellness hub in Tenerife
42. Interview: Mike Farrar
The new chair of UK Active talks to Kate Cracknell about his vision for the sector and opening up his address book to connect with senior players in health
52. Sponsored: Core TX: super cool
Research from Stanford University shows palm cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate results, making it the next big thing in recovery
54. Everyone's talking about: Vintage brands
The industry is reinventing ‘love brands’ to unlock new growth opportunities, as Kath Hudson discovered
62. War zone: Mariia Brezytska
Formula Wellness and Spa in Odesa, Ukraine, is delivering a taste of normality amid the pressures of war
70. Sponsored: Les Mills
Les Mills has created a brand new strength workout designed to engage the next generation of club members
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
On the cover: Mike Farrar
"There's always an element of social justice on my agenda"
72. Health: Health and happiness
A new pilot study – The Prevention and Enablement Model – has shown exercise interventions can deliver economic value
76. Evaluation: The Wellby Standard
Developed by social impact organisation, State of Life, the Wellby is the new measure of social value
78. Sponsored: Active IQ: Ambitious plan
Active IQ has set itself the fast-track target of being carbon neutral by 2024, as CEO, Jenny Patrickson explains
80. Insight: Healthier habits
Research by Nuffield found women are routinely disadvantaged when it comes to health outcomes
86. Supplier showcase: Radical transformation
Matrix Fitness has transformed Salt Ayre leisure centre and boosted membership with a radical refurbishment
88. Specifier: Designs on flooring
Designers and suppliers share thoughts and inspiration for your refurbishment
94. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
Hydrohex brings virtual workouts to the pool, Power Plate Rev pairs indoor cycling with vibration, the Tut Trainer offers a workout delivered by calibrated resistance bands and the Zero Wheel works the abs
96. HCM directory:
Part of HCM’s network of specifier resources, which includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
98. Research: High achievers
New research from the University of Illinois has found that teenage girls who take part in more physical activity have better academic outcomes
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Latest News
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive ...
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden ...
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Mars Athletic in Turkey turned to Life Fitness and Myzone to create a compelling new HIIT zone for its clubs
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ServiceSport UK has partnered with cutting edge outfit, Upholstery2u, to expand its upholstery repair services, enabling operators to keep their gyms in perfect working order
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Virgin Active has upgraded its gym floor proposition to maximise consumer trends in partnership with Technogym
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Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation
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A new integration between Xplor Gym and Technogym’s Mywellness CRM powers highly personalised member experiences
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Loughborough University set out to expand its Powerbase gym to support people both with and without disabilities equally, as Gregory Bradley explains
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LFX customisable experiences are the next step in the evolution of the Life Fitness functional training offering
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Matrix Fitness funds the MH1 Global movement to provide mental health support and expertise to the fitness industry
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Equipment designer and manufacturer, BLK BOX has spent ten years gearing up for global growth. Founder Greg Bradley tells Julie Cramer all the pieces are now in place for rapid growth
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HCM People

Liz Clark

CEO and president, IHRSA
Health and fitness is an industry I really believe in and I felt it was not being treated respectfully
HCM magazine
The 2023 IHRSA Global Report shows a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth, says Jeff Solsby
HCM magazine
Many living in rural areas are missing out on fitness, as the standard gym model doesn’t work with low population densities. Kath Hudson asks how public and private sectors can broaden their reach
HCM magazine
New research explores how dealing with attrition can unlock success for operators, as Joanna Walker explains
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Speedflex strengthens client list with four new installs
Speedflex, the fitness concept known for delivering HIIT Without The Hurt, has announced a number of new clients.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Independent service & maintenance
Servicesport UK Limited: Independent service & maintenance
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Digital
Fitronics: Digital
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

Health Club Management magazine

2023 issue 2
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
On the cover: Mike Farrar
"There's always an element of social justice on my agenda"
5. Editor's letter: Invest and evolve
The health and fitness industry is making exciting progress towards integration with the health service says Liz Terry
12. Letters: Write to reply
The Ken Martin Leisure Centre is the first to achieve Quest’s Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard, while Parkinson’s UK is embracing exercise in a new partnership with 1Fit Life
14. HCM People: Augie Nieto
We celebrate the incredible life of the founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest, following his recent death from complications arising from ALS
20. HCM People: Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler
The founders of Soul Cycle have revealed their new business. Called Peoplehood and three years in the making the venture focuses on emotional health
24. HCM People: Patrick Oancia
The founder of the Baseworks Method talks about his plans to work more closely with health and fitness industry professionals and operators
32. News:
In the news this issue, RSG considers selling up in Spain, and Go Fit opens a new wellness hub in Tenerife
42. Interview: Mike Farrar
The new chair of UK Active talks to Kate Cracknell about his vision for the sector and opening up his address book to connect with senior players in health
52. Sponsored: Core TX: super cool
Research from Stanford University shows palm cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate results, making it the next big thing in recovery
54. Everyone's talking about: Vintage brands
The industry is reinventing ‘love brands’ to unlock new growth opportunities, as Kath Hudson discovered
62. War zone: Mariia Brezytska
Formula Wellness and Spa in Odesa, Ukraine, is delivering a taste of normality amid the pressures of war
70. Sponsored: Les Mills
Les Mills has created a brand new strength workout designed to engage the next generation of club members
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
On the cover: Mike Farrar
"There's always an element of social justice on my agenda"
72. Health: Health and happiness
A new pilot study – The Prevention and Enablement Model – has shown exercise interventions can deliver economic value
76. Evaluation: The Wellby Standard
Developed by social impact organisation, State of Life, the Wellby is the new measure of social value
78. Sponsored: Active IQ: Ambitious plan
Active IQ has set itself the fast-track target of being carbon neutral by 2024, as CEO, Jenny Patrickson explains
80. Insight: Healthier habits
Research by Nuffield found women are routinely disadvantaged when it comes to health outcomes
86. Supplier showcase: Radical transformation
Matrix Fitness has transformed Salt Ayre leisure centre and boosted membership with a radical refurbishment
88. Specifier: Designs on flooring
Designers and suppliers share thoughts and inspiration for your refurbishment
94. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
Hydrohex brings virtual workouts to the pool, Power Plate Rev pairs indoor cycling with vibration, the Tut Trainer offers a workout delivered by calibrated resistance bands and the Zero Wheel works the abs
96. HCM directory:
Part of HCM’s network of specifier resources, which includes www.HCMmag.com/CompanyProfiles
98. Research: High achievers
New research from the University of Illinois has found that teenage girls who take part in more physical activity have better academic outcomes
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: Speedflex strengthens client list with four new installs
Speedflex, the fitness concept known for delivering HIIT Without The Hurt, has announced a number of new clients.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Independent service & maintenance
Servicesport UK Limited: Independent service & maintenance
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Digital
Fitronics: Digital
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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