A broad choice of membership options are on offer at DiR
After a successful trial at one club, Barcelona-based health club chain DiR has now converted a total of 13 of its 17 gyms to “à la carte”.
This flexible model allows the clubs to offer both mid-range and low cost memberships. Members only pay for the facilities and services they use – a concept that has already been embraced by more than 4,000 members.
This initiative allows the clubs to offer a low cost membership, of €25 (US$28, £18) to use just the fitness area and virtual classes. Any extra services, including pool or changing room use, can be added on demand.
The system has been made possible by a €3m (US$3.4m, £2.2m) technology investment, which utilises fingerprint and face recognition plus touch screens to hire additional services. The extra services are then paid for directly from the member’s bank account.
CEO and founder, Ramon Canela, says: “In catering or automative industries, consumers can choose a la carte, so why shouldn’t we also apply it to fitness?”
Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional
reformer movements and more contemporary exercises, choreographed to music.
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes
of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the
stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod. [more...]
A broad choice of membership options are on offer at DiR
After a successful trial at one club, Barcelona-based health club chain DiR has now converted a total of 13 of its 17 gyms to “à la carte”.
This flexible model allows the clubs to offer both mid-range and low cost memberships. Members only pay for the facilities and services they use – a concept that has already been embraced by more than 4,000 members.
This initiative allows the clubs to offer a low cost membership, of €25 (US$28, £18) to use just the fitness area and virtual classes. Any extra services, including pool or changing room use, can be added on demand.
The system has been made possible by a €3m (US$3.4m, £2.2m) technology investment, which utilises fingerprint and face recognition plus touch screens to hire additional services. The extra services are then paid for directly from the member’s bank account.
CEO and founder, Ramon Canela, says: “In catering or automative industries, consumers can choose a la carte, so why shouldn’t we also apply it to fitness?”
Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional
reformer movements and more contemporary exercises, choreographed to music.
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes
of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and leisure
destination on behalf of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the
stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod. [more...]
