Health Club Management magazine
2026 issue 1
Health Club Management 2026 issue 1
On the cover: Marina Logacheva
"76% of people with
disabilities want to
be more active”
3. Editor's letter: Time for joy
It’s time to get emotional in inspiring members to find joy and pleasure in their workouts, says Liz Terry
10. Feedback: HCM Forum
Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency
14. HCM Zeitgeist: Top trends and fresh ideas
David Lloyd introduces ‘kidulting’ and PureGym launches new ‘emotion-based’ TV ad campaign
18. HCM News: Deals, developments, insights and appointments
RSG franchises McFit and Trainmore gets set to launch in London
22. Fit Tech news: Latest in fitness and wellness tech
GLL reveals enhanced digital platform and Amazfit announces new smartwatch
24. HCM Buzz: Exciting launches and innovation
Places Leisure and GLL open
state-of-the-art leisure centres
30. HCM Collabs: Partnerships transforming the sector
EGYM Hussle signs a partnership with Edinburgh Leisure and ACE collaborates with the Online Sleep Coach
32. HCM People: Chris Rondeau
The former CEO of Planet Fitness talks about his investment in Brazilian fitness franchise, Panobianco Academia
38. HCM People: Julie Allen
The MD of Active Insight says the sector can use data to deliver more powerful member experiences and outcomes
46. Interview: Tom Dowd
The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry
Health Club Management 2026 issue 1
On the cover: Marina Logacheva
"76% of people with
disabilities want to
be more active”
58. Insight: All welcome
Disability sports lead at Matta, Marina Logacheva, outlines ways in which health club operators can better welcome people with disabilities
62. DMCC: Legally exposed
Operators risk a fine if they don’t comply with new laws on membership payments
68. Insight: Health and humanity
New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise
72. Talking point: Everyone's talking about ... Generation Alpha
How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?
78. Insight: More Active Lives
Sport England releases the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report for 24-25, as Kath Hudson reports
84. Tech: Smooth operators
Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports
94. fitness-kit.net: Product innovations
We take a look at the latest fitness, health and wellness equipment
96. 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
98. Research: Small change
A research initiative has found small lifestyle changes impact longevity
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“Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.”
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