Editor's letter:Tax breaks for prevention Increasing demand for mindfulness classes is creating opportunities, while acting as a gateway for the inactive, says Liz Terry
Letters:Write to reply Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers
HCM People:Kent Orrgren The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth
HCM People:Debbie Bellenger There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition
Interview:Nerio Alessandri As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide
Talking point:Life expectancy As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities
Life lessons:Dave Courteen The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene
Policy:Long COVID Long COVID is affecting 30 per cent of people who’ve had the virus. Dr Cedric Bryant details his own experience, and suggests ways clubs can offer support
Mindfulness:Slow down With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey
Profile:Brian Morris The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market
Tech:Making progress What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out