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Demographics are dead, time for businesses to break the mould, says trend report

BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2015

Predicting consumer behaviour based on demographic norms such as age, gender and income, as a means to shape a business has become obsolete, according to global agency trendwatching.com, which says it’s time for businesses to tear up the playbook.

Bulk of free fitness apps fail to meet exercise guidelines, says study

BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2015

It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness apps which cost nothing provide little more than that, according to a new study.

Football star Dion Dublin reopens independent leisure hub after revamp

BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2015

Dion Dublin, the former Coventry City footballer and TV presenter, has cut the ribbon on the newly-refurbished independent leisure hub Sports ConneXion.

Could pedal desks be the answer to office inactivity?

BY Jak Phillips | 11 Aug 2015

With sitting frequently dubbed ‘the new smoking,’ a team of scientists have sought to tackle sedentary habits in the workplace through the use of innovative ‘pedal desks’.

New reward scheme offers vouchers and cinema tickets for hitting the gym

BY Jak Phillips | 11 Aug 2015

A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering rewards such as rebated gym membership, cinema tickets and itunes vouchers in exchange for being active.

Extra exercise sessions during ‘critical period’ could help stave off diabetes

BY Jak Phillips | 10 Aug 2015

Extra sessions of exercise during the ‘critical period’ when early-teens are most vulnerable to the onset of type 2 diabetes could help safeguard against the condition long into later life.

New £200m property investment fund has a lust for leisure

BY Jak Phillips | 10 Aug 2015

A new £200m investment fund seeking opportunities to acquire leisure properties has completed its first three transactions and is on the hunt for further assets.

1Rebel gets ready to rumble with second City site

BY Jak Phillips | 10 Aug 2015

Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel isn’t pulling any punches with its forthcoming second studio, adding a combat-themed class called Rumble to its high-intensity offering.

Exclusive: Daley Thompson aims to put the ‘fun back into fitness’ with new gym

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2015

Athletics legend Daley Thompson believes the same secret that helped bring him two Olympic gold medals can lead to success with his new high-end gym venture: making training fun.

Is this simple sensor the secret to managing gym footfall?

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2015

Members hate a crowded gym and operators hate an empty one, so a new sensor that can help regulate footfall could well be the answer to everyone’s prayers.

£16m Warrington leisure hub gets go-ahead

BY Jak Phillips | 06 Aug 2015

A £16m neighbourhood hub designed to provide leisure, health and cultural services in Great Sankey, Warrington, has been given the green light by planning officials.

Resuming exercise soon after a heart attack can improve heart recovery: study

BY Jak Phillips | 06 Aug 2015

Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the best chance of recovery, according to a new study.

Total Fitness targets growth through acquisitions

BY Jak Phillips | 06 Aug 2015

Resurgent health club chain Total Fitness is bidding to drive growth through “opportunistic” acquisitions as the company continues its turnaround strategy.

Wearable tech market value ‘to triple in next decade’

BY Jak Phillips | 05 Aug 2015

The burgeoning wearable tech market is expected to triple in value over the next 10 years, according to a research forecast by IDTechEx.

ukactive to support EU-backed active learning for kids initiative

BY Jak Phillips | 05 Aug 2015

ukactive has announced that it will spearhead the UK arm of a Europe-wide initiative to help young children lead healthier lifestyles.

Pure Gym targets more gyms north of the border

BY Jak Phillips | 05 Aug 2015

Pure Gym has announced that it will open two new health clubs in Glasgow and another in Motherwell by autumn, as it bids to strengthen its foothold north of the border.

Is the leisure industry in good health?

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Industry insight specialist Leisure-net Solutions has joined forces with Leisure Industry Week (LIW) to take the pulse of the sector in a new Industry Confidence Survey.

Fitness First to help members find their hidden sporting talents

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Fitness First has kicked off the countdown to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games by working with Team GB to launch a new Sports Profiler Tool at its flagship gym in Bishopsgate, London.

15 minutes of exercise a day ‘a reasonable dose’ for over 60s

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the lifespan of over 60s, according to new research.

Precor bolsters functional training presence through acquisition of Queenax

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Functional training systems provider Queenax has joined the Precor range of fitness equipment, having been acquired by Precor parent company Amer Sports.

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Demographics are dead, time for businesses to break the mould, says trend report

BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2015

Bulk of free fitness apps fail to meet exercise guidelines, says study

BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2015

It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness apps which cost nothing provide little more than that, according to a new study.

Football star Dion Dublin reopens independent leisure hub after revamp

BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2015

Dion Dublin, the former Coventry City footballer and TV presenter, has cut the ribbon on the newly-refurbished independent leisure hub Sports ConneXion.

Could pedal desks be the answer to office inactivity?

BY Jak Phillips | 11 Aug 2015

With sitting frequently dubbed ‘the new smoking,’ a team of scientists have sought to tackle sedentary habits in the workplace through the use of innovative ‘pedal desks’.

New reward scheme offers vouchers and cinema tickets for hitting the gym

BY Jak Phillips | 11 Aug 2015

A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering rewards such as rebated gym membership, cinema tickets and itunes vouchers in exchange for being active.

Extra exercise sessions during ‘critical period’ could help stave off diabetes

BY Jak Phillips | 10 Aug 2015

Extra sessions of exercise during the ‘critical period’ when early-teens are most vulnerable to the onset of type 2 diabetes could help safeguard against the condition long into later life.

New £200m property investment fund has a lust for leisure

BY Jak Phillips | 10 Aug 2015

A new £200m investment fund seeking opportunities to acquire leisure properties has completed its first three transactions and is on the hunt for further assets.

1Rebel gets ready to rumble with second City site

BY Jak Phillips | 10 Aug 2015

Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel isn’t pulling any punches with its forthcoming second studio, adding a combat-themed class called Rumble to its high-intensity offering.

Exclusive: Daley Thompson aims to put the ‘fun back into fitness’ with new gym

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2015

Athletics legend Daley Thompson believes the same secret that helped bring him two Olympic gold medals can lead to success with his new high-end gym venture: making training fun.

Is this simple sensor the secret to managing gym footfall?

BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2015

Members hate a crowded gym and operators hate an empty one, so a new sensor that can help regulate footfall could well be the answer to everyone’s prayers.

£16m Warrington leisure hub gets go-ahead

BY Jak Phillips | 06 Aug 2015

A £16m neighbourhood hub designed to provide leisure, health and cultural services in Great Sankey, Warrington, has been given the green light by planning officials.

Resuming exercise soon after a heart attack can improve heart recovery: study

BY Jak Phillips | 06 Aug 2015

Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the best chance of recovery, according to a new study.

Total Fitness targets growth through acquisitions

BY Jak Phillips | 06 Aug 2015

Resurgent health club chain Total Fitness is bidding to drive growth through “opportunistic” acquisitions as the company continues its turnaround strategy.

Wearable tech market value ‘to triple in next decade’

BY Jak Phillips | 05 Aug 2015

The burgeoning wearable tech market is expected to triple in value over the next 10 years, according to a research forecast by IDTechEx.

ukactive to support EU-backed active learning for kids initiative

BY Jak Phillips | 05 Aug 2015

ukactive has announced that it will spearhead the UK arm of a Europe-wide initiative to help young children lead healthier lifestyles.

Pure Gym targets more gyms north of the border

BY Jak Phillips | 05 Aug 2015

Pure Gym has announced that it will open two new health clubs in Glasgow and another in Motherwell by autumn, as it bids to strengthen its foothold north of the border.

Is the leisure industry in good health?

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Industry insight specialist Leisure-net Solutions has joined forces with Leisure Industry Week (LIW) to take the pulse of the sector in a new Industry Confidence Survey.

Fitness First to help members find their hidden sporting talents

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Fitness First has kicked off the countdown to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games by working with Team GB to launch a new Sports Profiler Tool at its flagship gym in Bishopsgate, London.

15 minutes of exercise a day ‘a reasonable dose’ for over 60s

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the lifespan of over 60s, according to new research.

Precor bolsters functional training presence through acquisition of Queenax

BY Jak Phillips | 04 Aug 2015

Functional training systems provider Queenax has joined the Precor range of fitness equipment, having been acquired by Precor parent company Amer Sports.

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