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3 Editor's letter

The joy of dance

There are many great synergies between health clubs and dance and the relationships could be developed to the point where dance becomes an element of health club offering.

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6 Letters

Write to reply

We need to think differently if we're to be taken seriously on our quest to get the nation active, says Serco Leisure's Andy King

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8 News

News round-up

Balfour Beatty appointed main contractor on Plymouth's £46.5m Life Centre, and REPs clarifies its role

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16 News

International news

Oasis of the Seas launches, and Aspria opens its first club in Italy

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18 News

FIA update

The launch of Let's Dance with Change4Life, and a look at this year's Change4Life roll-out plans

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22 News

People news

We talk to the entrepreneur behind New York's I.AM.YOU. yoga studio

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24 Leisure diary

Diary dates

Get ready for FORUMCLUB, IHRSA, SPATEC and FIBO

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26 News

Competitive edge

Details of charity challenges to focus the training efforts of your members

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28 Everyone's talking about

Tackling dementia

Should the health and fitness industry be playing a bigger role in the management of Alzheimer's?

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30 Interview

David Brame

The MD of Bladerunner on creating tailor-made solutions, and the need to deliver on your promises

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34 Kids' fitness

Catching them young

A US initiative has shown that fitter kids perform better academically and suffer fewer behavioural problems. Now the scheme’s heading to the UK

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38 Research round-up

Reality gap

Parents are failing to realise how inactive their kids really are, says a new survey

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39 Kids' fitness

Fitness outcomes

How can the fitness industry work more closely with government to ensure effective monitoring of kids' physical activity initiatives? We report

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44 Email research

Virtual reality

A summary of the results from the inaugural email-Focus survey into email enquiry handling

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46 Q and A

Dave Wright

The new FIA board representative for independent operators talks about what more needs to be done to support the independent sector

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49 Vibration training

Good vibrations

Advice for the effective integration of vibration training at your club

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53 CV round-up

Usage instructions

We ask manufacturers to give the low-down on the use and application of their favourite piece of CV kit

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58 CRM series

Social dialogue

Should operators be looking at more closely integrating social networking into their club management systems?

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63 Political forecasts

Year of change

With a general election looming, Politics International looks at the possible impact of political change on the active leisure sector

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66 Health club spa

Spa news

Johnson Health Tech launches Inner Balance, a new wellbeing division

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68 Health club spa

Creating an experience...

Top tips for clubs wanting to create an all-embracing spa experience

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70 Health club spa

... and driving retail

And advice from the experts on how to maximise retail revenue off the back of this experience

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73 Show preview

Professional Beauty London

Details of masterclasses and events at this beauty trade show

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74 Health club spa

Spa appeal

Awareness and relevance are still issues that must be tackled if we're to maximise the potential of our spas, says Mintel

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76 New opening

Wembley wellness

We pay a visit to the new staff gym at Wembley – the first ever at the world-famous stadium

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78 Fitness-kit.net special

Catalogues

A look at the latest catalogues from Proactive, Precor and Pulse.

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83 Lightweights

Snail secretions in skincare

Disney-themed spa for kids, and the latest beauty product ingredient: snail secretions!

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]

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EP 2010 issue 2

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

The joy of dance

There are many great synergies between health clubs and dance and the relationships could be developed to the point where dance becomes an element of health club offering.

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

Write to reply

We need to think differently if we're to be taken seriously on our quest to get the nation active, says Serco Leisure's Andy King

Download PDF magazine

8 News

News round-up

Balfour Beatty appointed main contractor on Plymouth's £46.5m Life Centre, and REPs clarifies its role

Download PDF magazine

16 News

International news

Oasis of the Seas launches, and Aspria opens its first club in Italy

Download PDF magazine

18 News

FIA update

The launch of Let's Dance with Change4Life, and a look at this year's Change4Life roll-out plans

Download PDF magazine

22 News

People news

We talk to the entrepreneur behind New York's I.AM.YOU. yoga studio

Download PDF magazine

24 Leisure diary

Diary dates

Get ready for FORUMCLUB, IHRSA, SPATEC and FIBO

Download PDF magazine

26 News

Competitive edge

Details of charity challenges to focus the training efforts of your members

Download PDF magazine

28 Everyone's talking about

Tackling dementia

Should the health and fitness industry be playing a bigger role in the management of Alzheimer's?

Download PDF magazine

30 Interview

David Brame

The MD of Bladerunner on creating tailor-made solutions, and the need to deliver on your promises

Download PDF magazine

34 Kids' fitness

Catching them young

A US initiative has shown that fitter kids perform better academically and suffer fewer behavioural problems. Now the scheme’s heading to the UK

Download PDF magazine

38 Research round-up

Reality gap

Parents are failing to realise how inactive their kids really are, says a new survey

Download PDF magazine

39 Kids' fitness

Fitness outcomes

How can the fitness industry work more closely with government to ensure effective monitoring of kids' physical activity initiatives? We report

Download PDF magazine

44 Email research

Virtual reality

A summary of the results from the inaugural email-Focus survey into email enquiry handling

Download PDF magazine

46 Q and A

Dave Wright

The new FIA board representative for independent operators talks about what more needs to be done to support the independent sector

Download PDF magazine

49 Vibration training

Good vibrations

Advice for the effective integration of vibration training at your club

Download PDF magazine

53 CV round-up

Usage instructions

We ask manufacturers to give the low-down on the use and application of their favourite piece of CV kit

Download PDF magazine

58 CRM series

Social dialogue

Should operators be looking at more closely integrating social networking into their club management systems?

Download PDF magazine

63 Political forecasts

Year of change

With a general election looming, Politics International looks at the possible impact of political change on the active leisure sector

Download PDF magazine

66 Health club spa

Spa news

Johnson Health Tech launches Inner Balance, a new wellbeing division

Download PDF magazine

68 Health club spa

Creating an experience...

Top tips for clubs wanting to create an all-embracing spa experience

Download PDF magazine

70 Health club spa

... and driving retail

And advice from the experts on how to maximise retail revenue off the back of this experience

Download PDF magazine

73 Show preview

Professional Beauty London

Details of masterclasses and events at this beauty trade show

Download PDF magazine

74 Health club spa

Spa appeal

Awareness and relevance are still issues that must be tackled if we're to maximise the potential of our spas, says Mintel

Download PDF magazine

76 New opening

Wembley wellness

We pay a visit to the new staff gym at Wembley – the first ever at the world-famous stadium

Download PDF magazine

78 Fitness-kit.net special

Catalogues

A look at the latest catalogues from Proactive, Precor and Pulse.

Download PDF magazine

83 Lightweights

Snail secretions in skincare

Disney-themed spa for kids, and the latest beauty product ingredient: snail secretions!

Download PDF magazine

LATEST NEWS

Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children.

Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.

Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal.

Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research

Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research.

RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio

With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high- end brand in the US and Europe, but is pausing UK expansion.

PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years.

Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024.

Workers' Educational Association and CLUK team up to launch Carbon Literacy Course

Community Leisure UK is helping the public sector’s drive to net zero with the launch of a bespoke Carbon Literacy course.

Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships

Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres.

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

Physical

Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

+ More catalogues