Health Club Management magazine
2024 issue 9
Health Club Management 2024 issue 9
On the cover: Dean Kowarski
Forging a new future for Virgin Active
5. Editor's letter: Research revolution
We must base research on biological rather than chronological age if we are to accurately measure the impact of exercise, says Liz Terry
12. Feedback: HCM Forum
David Langridge applauds YouTube for restricting access to toxic fitness content for teenagers. Eric Durak says operators must gear up to welcome GLP-1 users
16. HCM People: Oliver Patrick
The co-founder of Future Practice tells us about the company’s new suite of training courses aimed at helping fitness professionals excel in the wellness space
20. HCM People: Jean-Claude Vacassin
Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package
24. HCM People: Dr Cedric Bryant
The new CEO of ACE says the industry must unite, rather than compete, to secure its future
26. HCM news:
LVMH investment house, L Catterton, makes two big industry investments in a month and PureGym gears up to fight for Solidcore
38. Interview: Dean Kowarski
The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business
50. Promotion: Orbit 4 – Game changer
Third Space is working with Orbit4
on a system that’s revolutionising
the management of its equipment
and its operational performance
52. Life lessons: Marc Diaper
The CEO of Gymbox details being torn between risk and security at a key point in his health and fitness career, and reflects on the choices he made
56. Insight: World view
The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators
62. Promotion: Servicesport – Michael Ellis
ServiceSport Group has announced the expansion of its global footprint, with the launch of ServiceSport KSA in Saudi Arabia, says its chief commercial officer
Health Club Management 2024 issue 9
On the cover: Dean Kowarski
Forging a new future for Virgin Active
64. Feedback: A weighty matter
How can fitness providers ensure children are safe when doing strength training? ACE’s Chris Gagliardi gives his guidance
68. Profile: Peter Roberts & Max Cotton
The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses
78. Promotion: BLK BOX – The pursuit of better
Ben Stocks, managing director at BLK BOX, explains how the company is founded on the philosophy of building better, with a commitment to quality and innovation
80. Wellness: Working on wellness
What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports
88. Supplier showcase: WellnessSpace Brands – Relax, reset, recover
WellnessSpace Brands is launching new products for health club
operators to enable the delivery of enhanced wellness and recovery solutions
90. Design: Futureproof
We talk to suppliers about how they create flexible and fit-for-purpose gym floors
102. fitness-kit.net: Product innovation
Julie Cramer rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit
104. 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
106. Research: Fast forward
Research from Stanford shows ageing is non-linear, peaking at 44 and 60
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