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EP 2011 issue 6
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3 Editor's letter

Mindapples

The recent surge of interest in the 'feelgood factor' represents an opportunity to promote the role of exercise in maintaining a balanced state of mind, says Kate Cracknell

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6 Letters

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Pilates enables operators to take a 'movement retraining' approach to rehab, says studio owner Ada Wells

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8 News

News round-up

Results from the 2011 FIA State of the Fitness Industry report, and The Third Space opens its second club

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16 News

International news

Metropolitan opens its Las Arenas club in Barcelona, and Crunch expands its franchise network

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18 News

People news

Andy Reed is appointed chair of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, and EHFA unveils its new board

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20 News

Ihrsa update

IHRSA ambassador Leila Timergaleeva shares her thoughts on the Russian fitness market

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24 News

fia update

How can we build closer ties with the medical sector? Dr John Searle looks at the progress made to date

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27 Diary

Diary dates

Get ready for next month's FIA FLAME Conference

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29 News

Competitive edge

Challenges in Romania and Brazil to help inspire your members to achieve their fitness goals

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30 Everybody's talking about..

The budget battle

How can premium and mid-market clubs compete with the ever-growing number of budget operators? Will it lead to a full price war? We report

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32 Interview

Fitness4Less

The management team of budget operator Fitness4Less talk to Kath Hudson about their plans to roll out the brand

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36 New opening

Village life

Dawn Tuckwell pays a visit to the newly opened, £38m Basildon Sporting Village

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40 Disability fitness

Time to act

A look at ways in which clubs and leisure centres could better cater for disabled customers, including advice and top tips from our expert panel of industry suppliers

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46 Social media

Stepping into the social web

Ray Algar discusses his new 2011 European Health Club Industry Web and Social Media Report, including an overview of the opportunities these

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51 CRM

Greater than the sum of its parts

Software providers are co-operating to drive functionality and benefit their clients, reports Kevin Scott

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56 Core training

Training Getting the balance right

Core and balance training should comprise a key part of any workout. Our experts explain why

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60 Industry research

A commodity market?

Leisure-net Solutions conducted price and promotion comparisons across the industry throughout 2010. Mike Hill outlines the key findings

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62 Training & qualifications

The age of the apprentice

What can apprenticeships bring to the sector, and how are they evolving to meet employers' needs?

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66 fitness-kit.net special

Energy drinks

Energy drinks and waters A round-up of new products

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70 Suspension training

Hang tough

Jo Talbot compares and contrasts the different suspension training systems on the market

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74 Flooring

Floor it

It may not be the first thing you think about when designing a new facility, but choosing the right flooring is crucial, both in terms of design and function

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77 Project profiles

Project briefings

Trixter reviews the roll-out of its interactive bikes across SLM's Everyone Active estate, and Life Fitness showcases the introduction of its Life Fitness Journey across the Bodyworks gym portfolio in Norfolk

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83 Lightweights

Tourist get the taste of army life

A former army base in Romania provides the perfect activity holiday destination for fitness fanatics, and Aqua Zumba takes to the UK's pools

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EP 2011 issue 6
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Magazine archive
3 Editor's letter

Mindapples

The recent surge of interest in the 'feelgood factor' represents an opportunity to promote the role of exercise in maintaining a balanced state of mind, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

Write to reply

Pilates enables operators to take a 'movement retraining' approach to rehab, says studio owner Ada Wells

Download PDF magazine

8 News

News round-up

Results from the 2011 FIA State of the Fitness Industry report, and The Third Space opens its second club

Download PDF magazine

16 News

International news

Metropolitan opens its Las Arenas club in Barcelona, and Crunch expands its franchise network

Download PDF magazine

18 News

People news

Andy Reed is appointed chair of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, and EHFA unveils its new board

Download PDF magazine

20 News

Ihrsa update

IHRSA ambassador Leila Timergaleeva shares her thoughts on the Russian fitness market

Download PDF magazine

24 News

fia update

How can we build closer ties with the medical sector? Dr John Searle looks at the progress made to date

Download PDF magazine

27 Diary

Diary dates

Get ready for next month's FIA FLAME Conference

Download PDF magazine

29 News

Competitive edge

Challenges in Romania and Brazil to help inspire your members to achieve their fitness goals

Download PDF magazine

30 Everybody's talking about..

The budget battle

How can premium and mid-market clubs compete with the ever-growing number of budget operators? Will it lead to a full price war? We report

Download PDF magazine

32 Interview

Fitness4Less

The management team of budget operator Fitness4Less talk to Kath Hudson about their plans to roll out the brand

Download PDF magazine

36 New opening

Village life

Dawn Tuckwell pays a visit to the newly opened, £38m Basildon Sporting Village

Download PDF magazine

40 Disability fitness

Time to act

A look at ways in which clubs and leisure centres could better cater for disabled customers, including advice and top tips from our expert panel of industry suppliers

Download PDF magazine

46 Social media

Stepping into the social web

Ray Algar discusses his new 2011 European Health Club Industry Web and Social Media Report, including an overview of the opportunities these

Download PDF magazine

51 CRM

Greater than the sum of its parts

Software providers are co-operating to drive functionality and benefit their clients, reports Kevin Scott

Download PDF magazine

56 Core training

Training Getting the balance right

Core and balance training should comprise a key part of any workout. Our experts explain why

Download PDF magazine

60 Industry research

A commodity market?

Leisure-net Solutions conducted price and promotion comparisons across the industry throughout 2010. Mike Hill outlines the key findings

Download PDF magazine

62 Training & qualifications

The age of the apprentice

What can apprenticeships bring to the sector, and how are they evolving to meet employers' needs?

Download PDF magazine

66 fitness-kit.net special

Energy drinks

Energy drinks and waters A round-up of new products

Download PDF magazine

70 Suspension training

Hang tough

Jo Talbot compares and contrasts the different suspension training systems on the market

Download PDF magazine

74 Flooring

Floor it

It may not be the first thing you think about when designing a new facility, but choosing the right flooring is crucial, both in terms of design and function

Download PDF magazine

77 Project profiles

Project briefings

Trixter reviews the roll-out of its interactive bikes across SLM's Everyone Active estate, and Life Fitness showcases the introduction of its Life Fitness Journey across the Bodyworks gym portfolio in Norfolk

Download PDF magazine

83 Lightweights

Tourist get the taste of army life

A former army base in Romania provides the perfect activity holiday destination for fitness fanatics, and Aqua Zumba takes to the UK's pools

Download PDF magazine

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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
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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...]
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