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3 Editor's letter

The sport of fitness

'The Sport of Fitness' concept could help connect our industry to Olympic goals, says Kate Cracknell

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6 Letters

A risk-based approach to health and safety is right for our industry, says Joe Ryan, MD of Right Directions Health and Safety

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8 News round-up

Nuffield Health acquires Greens, LA Fitness feels the force of Twitter, and the OFT launches an investigation into health club contracts

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16 International news

Reebok Fitness opens in Reykjavik, while Madonna's second Hard Candy site opens in Moscow

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18 People news

Fitness First has a shake-up of its top management team, and Celebrity Big Brother winner Alex Reid gets ready to launch his new academy concept

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20 IHRSA update

We look forward to IHRSA's Annual Convention and Trade Show, which takes place next month in Los Angeles, California, US

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24 FIA update

How will we inspire a new generation to take up sport in this Olympic year?

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26 Competitive edge

People across the UK get ready for Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile

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27 Diary dates

SPATEC Asia takes place in Malaysia this month, while Professional Beauty is at London's ExCel in March

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28 Everyone's talking about...

Clean Clubs

It's not a glamorous topic, but keeping on top of cleaning at your club is vital for member satisfaction

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30 Interview

Ben Midgley

The president of Crunch Franchise talks to Kate Cracknell about creating a sustainable low-cost model

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36 Kids' fitness

Catering for kids

Guidelines and case studies on engaging 11- to 15-year-olds in safe and effective exercise

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45 CV equipment

Keeping pace

A look at the evolution of treadmills, and how some models have been made to stand out from the crowd

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49 Research round-up

Touch point

Australian researchers highlight the many benefits of massage in a new study based on 740 existing papers

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50 New opening

Raising the bar

We visit the stylish new Holmes Place Health Club and Spa in Berlin

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54 Spa trends

What's hot in the spa sector, and how can fitness operators implement some of these concepts in their own spas?

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59 Spa news

Kuwait-based Al Corniche opens a new heat experiences zone, and the Bannatyne Group opens its 33rd spa

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61 Vibration training

Good vibes

Kath Hudson reports on the ways in which vibration equipment is developing and meeting a wide range of consumer training demands

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64 IT series

Smooth operator

Software is transforming the way leisure facilities function, from making savings on staffing costs to reducing energy bills. Abigail Harris reports

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69 fitness-kit.net

Indoor cycling

Keiser revamps a best-seller and Star Trac unveils a new design

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71 Club refurbishment

Breath of life

It's not the space you have but how you use it. Kath Hudson reports on recent success stories in health club and leisure centre refurbishment

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74 fitness-kit.net

Product update

A new kettlebell range from Jordan Fitness and Med-Fit Systems unveils a new Nautilus vertical climber

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77 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent projects by Nouveau Solutions and Trixter

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80 Show preview

European Spa Convention

An overview of this March event for spa professionals

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

The sport of fitness

'The Sport of Fitness' concept could help connect our industry to Olympic goals, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

A risk-based approach to health and safety is right for our industry, says Joe Ryan, MD of Right Directions Health and Safety

Download PDF magazine

8 News round-up

Nuffield Health acquires Greens, LA Fitness feels the force of Twitter, and the OFT launches an investigation into health club contracts

Download PDF magazine

16 International news

Reebok Fitness opens in Reykjavik, while Madonna's second Hard Candy site opens in Moscow

Download PDF magazine

18 People news

Fitness First has a shake-up of its top management team, and Celebrity Big Brother winner Alex Reid gets ready to launch his new academy concept

Download PDF magazine

20 IHRSA update

We look forward to IHRSA's Annual Convention and Trade Show, which takes place next month in Los Angeles, California, US

Download PDF magazine

24 FIA update

How will we inspire a new generation to take up sport in this Olympic year?

Download PDF magazine

26 Competitive edge

People across the UK get ready for Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile

Download PDF magazine

27 Diary dates

SPATEC Asia takes place in Malaysia this month, while Professional Beauty is at London's ExCel in March

Download PDF magazine

28 Everyone's talking about...

Clean Clubs

It's not a glamorous topic, but keeping on top of cleaning at your club is vital for member satisfaction

Download PDF magazine

30 Interview

Ben Midgley

The president of Crunch Franchise talks to Kate Cracknell about creating a sustainable low-cost model

Download PDF magazine

36 Kids' fitness

Catering for kids

Guidelines and case studies on engaging 11- to 15-year-olds in safe and effective exercise

Download PDF magazine

45 CV equipment

Keeping pace

A look at the evolution of treadmills, and how some models have been made to stand out from the crowd

Download PDF magazine

49 Research round-up

Touch point

Australian researchers highlight the many benefits of massage in a new study based on 740 existing papers

Download PDF magazine

50 New opening

Raising the bar

We visit the stylish new Holmes Place Health Club and Spa in Berlin

Download PDF magazine

54 Spa trends

What's hot in the spa sector, and how can fitness operators implement some of these concepts in their own spas?

Download PDF magazine

59 Spa news

Kuwait-based Al Corniche opens a new heat experiences zone, and the Bannatyne Group opens its 33rd spa

Download PDF magazine

61 Vibration training

Good vibes

Kath Hudson reports on the ways in which vibration equipment is developing and meeting a wide range of consumer training demands

Download PDF magazine

64 IT series

Smooth operator

Software is transforming the way leisure facilities function, from making savings on staffing costs to reducing energy bills. Abigail Harris reports

Download PDF magazine

69 fitness-kit.net

Indoor cycling

Keiser revamps a best-seller and Star Trac unveils a new design

Download PDF magazine

71 Club refurbishment

Breath of life

It's not the space you have but how you use it. Kath Hudson reports on recent success stories in health club and leisure centre refurbishment

Download PDF magazine

74 fitness-kit.net

Product update

A new kettlebell range from Jordan Fitness and Med-Fit Systems unveils a new Nautilus vertical climber

Download PDF magazine

77 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent projects by Nouveau Solutions and Trixter

Download PDF magazine

80 Show preview

European Spa Convention

An overview of this March event for spa professionals

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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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs. [more...]

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Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscl [more...]

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