Health Club Management magazine
2025 issue 7
Health Club Management 2025 issue 7
On the cover: Gurpreet Gujral
"Nuffield is driving good profitability"
5. Editor's letter: Best of both worlds
As access to medical memberships grows, Liz Terry says we must be ambitious in drawing on expertise from both the clinical and wellness worlds
12. Feedback: HCM Forum
Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise
16. HCM Zeitgeist: Top trends and fresh ideas
Life Time launches its own AI coach, Purpose Brands adds telehealth with Dr B collaboration, The Gym Group gets new investors and surfing is used to treat trauma and burnout
20. HCM news: Deals, developments, insights and appointments
US gym visits are up, Everlast Gyms gears up to launch London flagship and Everyone Active expands its wellness offering
26. HCM Buzz: Exciting launches and innovation
The Projuvenate wellness clinic opens in Manchester, Common Bond emerges from UFB’s closure and a social wellness concept Sostena opens in Cornwall
32. HCM People: Julie Russell
The immediate past CLOA chair explains how the Active Wellbeing Leadership Network is creating a movement for change
38. HCM People: Andy Mackie
The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon
42. Profile: Gurpreet Gujral
The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet
54. Talkback: Everyone's talking about ... inspiration
Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals
60. Sponsored: Built to grow
Fitness Worx and Core Health and Fitness are shaping the future
of independent gyms in the UK, with a partnership fuelled by passion
Health Club Management 2025 issue 7
On the cover: Gurpreet Gujral
"Nuffield is driving good profitability"
62. Insight: Superusers
Superusers (HVPs) are the key to success, according to new research from Les Mills
68. Profile: Rod Hill & George Houtenbos
The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports
72. Digital: Digital Futures evolution
Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector
82. Specifier: Getting personal
Fit tech companies tell Julie Cramer how their latest personalisation tools are driving measurable results
88. Specifier: Club sounds
Music tech suppliers give their advice for creating perfect in-club sounds
94. fitness-kit.net: Product innovations
The latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers
96. 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
98. Research: Hip health
A study has found indoor cycling improves hip osteoarthritis
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