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3 Editor's letter

Driven to change

A round-up of the growth sectors for 2011, from budget clubs to franchising and licensing

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6 Letters

Write to reply

Dave Cummin on fitness testing and Peter Croney on the grey market

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10 News

News round-up

VAT rise to hit Portuguese clubs and Kirklees Active Leisure to launch budget gyms

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16 News

International news

Fresh Fitness clubs for Denmark and Alexander Group expands in China

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18 News

People news

A new CEO for Edinburgh Leisure, plus three new FIA board members

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20 News

Fia update

Dr John Searle, chief medical officer for the FIA, looks at the opportunities presented by the new Joint Consultative Forum

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22 News

Competitive edge

The latest fitness challenges, including the BUPA London 10,000, Nightrider and Etape Caledonia

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24 Diary

Diary dates

We look forward to the key events taking place throughout 2011, from SIBEC to LIW, FIBO to IDEA, and IHRSA's 30th anniversary

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30 Everyone's talking about...

Pay structures

Should we overhaul our commission structure so operational staff are rewarded for retaining members, rather than just rewarding the sales person who signed the member up?

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32 Interview

Mark Mastrov

The chair of New Evolution Ventures talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Madonna's Hard Candy Fitness gym chain and plans for the global roll-out

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36 New opening

Rebirth of ravenscraig

Amanda Ellison provides an overview of the redevelopment project at Ravenscraig - including the new £32m fitness and sports facilities

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39 Research Round-up

Cold calling

Recent research suggests that regular exercise could not only help people avoid catching a cold, but that it can also help reduce the severity if you do catch one

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40 Free weights

Getting crossfit

Pete Hayman investigates the emergence of CrossFit in the UK, a training method that places a strong emphasis on free weights

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45 Sports conditioning

Hit the slopes

Winter sports holidays are more fun when you're fit, says Kath Hudson - so help your members ensure they can hack the pace on the piste by offering 'ski fit' training programmes

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48 Club Overhaul

The rise of the pyramids

Julie Fisher reports on the £2.2m transformation of The Pyramids leisure centre in Portsmouth

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52 Leasing

Balancing the budget

We take a look at the rationale for leasing fitness equipment

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55 Show preview

Professional beauty 2011

Professional Beauty takes place in London in February

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57 Nutrition

A woman's touch

Expert advice on bringing women into the nutritional products category

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62 Sibec review

Question time

We report back from the panel discussion at SIBEC Europe

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64 Consumer research

Customer insight

Findings and analysis from the ninth annual HAFOS survey into consumer attitudes towards health and fitness

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68 Club cleaning

what, more cleaning?

Four very different clubs explain how they meet the challenge of keeping their facilities spotless

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70 Industry research

survival of the fittest

Growth opportunities are there for the health and fitness industry, according to new Mintel research - but only if it taps into real consumer needs

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72 Event review

Food for thought

Feedback from delegates at the recent IHRSA European Congress, plus a summary of IHRSA's 2010 European Health Club Report

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76 Event review

Embracing the public

Kate Cracknell reports from the EHFA EU Associations forum

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82 Lightweights

Splash out with new year challenge

Underwater hockey, plus does food taste better if you work for it?

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EP 2011 issue 1

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

Driven to change

A round-up of the growth sectors for 2011, from budget clubs to franchising and licensing

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

Write to reply

Dave Cummin on fitness testing and Peter Croney on the grey market

Download PDF magazine

10 News

News round-up

VAT rise to hit Portuguese clubs and Kirklees Active Leisure to launch budget gyms

Download PDF magazine

16 News

International news

Fresh Fitness clubs for Denmark and Alexander Group expands in China

Download PDF magazine

18 News

People news

A new CEO for Edinburgh Leisure, plus three new FIA board members

Download PDF magazine

20 News

Fia update

Dr John Searle, chief medical officer for the FIA, looks at the opportunities presented by the new Joint Consultative Forum

Download PDF magazine

22 News

Competitive edge

The latest fitness challenges, including the BUPA London 10,000, Nightrider and Etape Caledonia

Download PDF magazine

24 Diary

Diary dates

We look forward to the key events taking place throughout 2011, from SIBEC to LIW, FIBO to IDEA, and IHRSA's 30th anniversary

Download PDF magazine

30 Everyone's talking about...

Pay structures

Should we overhaul our commission structure so operational staff are rewarded for retaining members, rather than just rewarding the sales person who signed the member up?

Download PDF magazine

32 Interview

Mark Mastrov

The chair of New Evolution Ventures talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Madonna's Hard Candy Fitness gym chain and plans for the global roll-out

Download PDF magazine

36 New opening

Rebirth of ravenscraig

Amanda Ellison provides an overview of the redevelopment project at Ravenscraig - including the new £32m fitness and sports facilities

Download PDF magazine

39 Research Round-up

Cold calling

Recent research suggests that regular exercise could not only help people avoid catching a cold, but that it can also help reduce the severity if you do catch one

Download PDF magazine

40 Free weights

Getting crossfit

Pete Hayman investigates the emergence of CrossFit in the UK, a training method that places a strong emphasis on free weights

Download PDF magazine

45 Sports conditioning

Hit the slopes

48 Club Overhaul

The rise of the pyramids

Julie Fisher reports on the £2.2m transformation of The Pyramids leisure centre in Portsmouth

Download PDF magazine

52 Leasing

Balancing the budget

We take a look at the rationale for leasing fitness equipment

Download PDF magazine

55 Show preview

Professional beauty 2011

Professional Beauty takes place in London in February

Download PDF magazine

57 Nutrition

A woman's touch

Expert advice on bringing women into the nutritional products category

Download PDF magazine

62 Sibec review

Question time

We report back from the panel discussion at SIBEC Europe

Download PDF magazine

64 Consumer research

Customer insight

Findings and analysis from the ninth annual HAFOS survey into consumer attitudes towards health and fitness

Download PDF magazine

68 Club cleaning

what, more cleaning?

Four very different clubs explain how they meet the challenge of keeping their facilities spotless

Download PDF magazine

70 Industry research

survival of the fittest

Growth opportunities are there for the health and fitness industry, according to new Mintel research - but only if it taps into real consumer needs

Download PDF magazine

72 Event review

Food for thought

Feedback from delegates at the recent IHRSA European Congress, plus a summary of IHRSA's 2010 European Health Club Report

Download PDF magazine

76 Event review

Embracing the public

Kate Cracknell reports from the EHFA EU Associations forum

Download PDF magazine

82 Lightweights

Splash out with new year challenge

Underwater hockey, plus does food taste better if you work for it?

Download PDF magazine

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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...]

Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024

Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women. [more...]

+ 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..

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