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3 Editor's letter

'Premium value'

Non-budget operators must find ways to justify charging a premium, says Kate Cracknell

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6 Letters

Mental health has always tended to be the poor relation of physical health but, says Debbie Lawrence, it's time to change that perspective

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8 News round-up

The Plymouth Life Centre opens its doors to the public, SportHouse opens in east London, and Icon Training receives 'outstanding' rating

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16 International news

The Conrad hotel chain opens a new resort in Macao, while Orangetheory Fitness looks set for international expansion into Canada

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18 People news

Former Olympic silver medallist Gail Emms on fitness as part of life, and the Olympic opportunity for gyms

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20 IHRSA update

Kristen A Walsh reports on the highlights from this year's Convention and Trade Show in Los Angeles

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24 FIA update

A new partnership between the FIA and Asda aims to bring sport and physical activity into the heart of hard-to-reach communities

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26 Competitive edge

A world swim against malaria, and a 15-peaks challenge in Wales

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27 Diary dates

The inaugural FASTER Convention takes place in Southampton

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28 Everyone's talking about...

Premium pricing

In a market that appears to be sliding towards low-cost models, how are some operators managing to buck the trend and charge top prices?

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30 Interview

Dave Courteen

The MD of Mosaic Spas and Health Clubs talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the norms, and the company's latest venture into standalone, owned sites

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36 New opening

Hip to be square

Birmingham's stylish new multi-use development, The Cube, features a top-end health club and spa. Kirstyn MacRandal takes a look inside

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40 Pricing strategy

Price un-fixing

Offering flexible pricing need not undermine a club's bottom line - it may actually enhance it. Kate Cracknell reports

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44 Combat sports

Fight club

Boxing and martial arts programming is enjoying growing popularity in mainstream gyms. Kate Cracknell looks at ways operators can extend the appeal of these disciplines

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53 Olympic legacy

Olympic conditioning

With London 2012 just a few months away, are operators doing enough to latch onto the event? David Thompson reports

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58 Spa software

Specialist spa management software can help optimise yield, offer online booking and even integrate with club management systems, says Liz Terry

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66 Future trends

Experts from The Futures Company share their thoughts on the hottest new trends impacting the sector

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70 Suspension training

Suspend disbelief

Steve Harrison takes a look at new developments and future opportunities in suspension training

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77 In-club AV

That's entertainment

We review a selection of recent in-club audiovisual installations

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81 Changing rooms

Changing places

Quality changing rooms are key to creating a good first impression and maintaining member satisfaction. Kath Hudson reports

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84 Flooring

fitness-kit.net special

The latest products from Jordan, The Physical Company, EXF and Altro

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86 Product round-up

fitness-kit.net special

New treadmill technology from Precor, and Spirit Fitness' e-Glide trainer is showcased at IHRSA

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87 Research round-up

Happy talk

Being happy is the key to older people living longer, a study shows

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98 Lightweights

Yoga with dolphins, Honesty Scales that tell it like it is, and a boom in waxing services for men

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

'Premium value'

Non-budget operators must find ways to justify charging a premium, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

Mental health has always tended to be the poor relation of physical health but, says Debbie Lawrence, it's time to change that perspective

Download PDF magazine

8 News round-up

The Plymouth Life Centre opens its doors to the public, SportHouse opens in east London, and Icon Training receives 'outstanding' rating

Download PDF magazine

16 International news

The Conrad hotel chain opens a new resort in Macao, while Orangetheory Fitness looks set for international expansion into Canada

Download PDF magazine

18 People news

Former Olympic silver medallist Gail Emms on fitness as part of life, and the Olympic opportunity for gyms

Download PDF magazine

20 IHRSA update

Kristen A Walsh reports on the highlights from this year's Convention and Trade Show in Los Angeles

Download PDF magazine

24 FIA update

A new partnership between the FIA and Asda aims to bring sport and physical activity into the heart of hard-to-reach communities

Download PDF magazine

26 Competitive edge

A world swim against malaria, and a 15-peaks challenge in Wales

Download PDF magazine

27 Diary dates

The inaugural FASTER Convention takes place in Southampton

Download PDF magazine

28 Everyone's talking about...

Premium pricing

In a market that appears to be sliding towards low-cost models, how are some operators managing to buck the trend and charge top prices?

Download PDF magazine

30 Interview

Dave Courteen

The MD of Mosaic Spas and Health Clubs talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the norms, and the company's latest venture into standalone, owned sites

Download PDF magazine

36 New opening

Hip to be square

Birmingham's stylish new multi-use development, The Cube, features a top-end health club and spa. Kirstyn MacRandal takes a look inside

Download PDF magazine

40 Pricing strategy

Price un-fixing

Offering flexible pricing need not undermine a club's bottom line - it may actually enhance it. Kate Cracknell reports

Download PDF magazine

44 Combat sports

Fight club

Boxing and martial arts programming is enjoying growing popularity in mainstream gyms. Kate Cracknell looks at ways operators can extend the appeal of these disciplines

Download PDF magazine

53 Olympic legacy

Olympic conditioning

With London 2012 just a few months away, are operators doing enough to latch onto the event? David Thompson reports

Download PDF magazine

58 Spa software

Specialist spa management software can help optimise yield, offer online booking and even integrate with club management systems, says Liz Terry

Download PDF magazine

66 Future trends

Experts from The Futures Company share their thoughts on the hottest new trends impacting the sector

Download PDF magazine

70 Suspension training

Suspend disbelief

Steve Harrison takes a look at new developments and future opportunities in suspension training

Download PDF magazine

77 In-club AV

That's entertainment

We review a selection of recent in-club audiovisual installations

Download PDF magazine

81 Changing rooms

Changing places

Quality changing rooms are key to creating a good first impression and maintaining member satisfaction. Kath Hudson reports

Download PDF magazine

84 Flooring

fitness-kit.net special

The latest products from Jordan, The Physical Company, EXF and Altro

Download PDF magazine

86 Product round-up

fitness-kit.net special

New treadmill technology from Precor, and Spirit Fitness' e-Glide trainer is showcased at IHRSA

Download PDF magazine

87 Research round-up

Happy talk

Being happy is the key to older people living longer, a study shows

Download PDF magazine

98 Lightweights

Yoga with dolphins, Honesty Scales that tell it like it is, and a boom in waxing services for men

Download PDF magazine

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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

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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...]

Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector

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...]

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

miha bodytec

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

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

+ More catalogues