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5 Editor's letter

Physical inactivity kills

Does the sector need to cement its intent to combat physical inactivity with a bold ‘physical inactivity kills' message, asks Kate Cracknell

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8 Letters

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If we categorise obesity as a disease, is that not just another wrong message we send out to the nation, asks fitness coach Vera Duman

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12 News round-up

Fitness First unveils its rebrand and announces a £270m investment. Virgin Active's £100m investment will prepare the way for flotation. And JD Sports enters the gym market with the launch of JD Gyms

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20 International news

Turkish low-cost operator MACFit continues its roll-out, Vivafit opens its first club in the Middle East, and Donna's opens sixth ladies-only club

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22 People news

Former FIA CEO Andrée Deane returns as head of YMCAfit after a four-year break from the industry

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24 IHRSA update

IHRSA 2014

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

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28 ukactive update

Turning the tide of inactivity

CEO of ukactive David Stalker discusses the parliamentary group set up to examine physical inactivity

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30 Diary dates

Professional Beauty London takes place in February, and the ECA World Fitness Conference in March

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32 Everyone's talking about...

The medical message

Is 'exercise is medicine' an appealing message for the public, or is it too geared towards doctors?

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34 Interview

Kevin Fenton

The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity

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40 New opening

An active education

A free school in Luton is the first in the UK to be set up by a leisure trust. Rhianon Howells finds out about its healthy approach

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44 Promotional Feature

Alliance Leisure

Part five of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities – Fixed price contracts

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46 Spa experiences

Men's wellness

Luxury health club spas are increasingly offering wellness services just for men. Kate Corney examines this growing trend

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50 Health & wellbeing

Wellness trends

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

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54 Gymtopia series

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In the second part of our new series, Ray Algar takes a look at a charitable fundraising venture being run by The Gym Group in the UK

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57 Tech series

People management

Whether it's payroll support, scheduling or task allocation, Sean James says today's CRM systems can play a key role in staff management

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62 Retention series

Creating a community

In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members

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66 Group exercise

All together now – fitness-kit.net special

We round up some of the latest innovations in the realm of group exercise programming for health and fitness clubs

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68 Research round-up

Flavour behaviour

Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research

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70 Pilates

Revenue driver

Kath Hudson looks at how clubs are turning pilates into a successful secondary revenue stream

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74 CV equipment

People power

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

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78 Professional Beauty London

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What's in store at the UK's largest trade beauty event taking place at ExCeL, London, this month?

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85 Lightweights

Intelligent fitness bras and socks that give you running advice

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Physical inactivity kills

Does the sector need to cement its intent to combat physical inactivity with a bold ‘physical inactivity kills' message, asks Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine
View online

8 Letters

Write to reply

If we categorise obesity as a disease, is that not just another wrong message we send out to the nation, asks fitness coach Vera Duman

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View online

11 Advertisement promotion

Gladstone promotion

Learning with Learn2

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12 News round-up

20 International news

Turkish low-cost operator MACFit continues its roll-out, Vivafit opens its first club in the Middle East, and Donna's opens sixth ladies-only club

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22 People news

Former FIA CEO Andrée Deane returns as head of YMCAfit after a four-year break from the industry

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24 IHRSA update

IHRSA 2014

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

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View online

28 ukactive update

Turning the tide of inactivity

CEO of ukactive David Stalker discusses the parliamentary group set up to examine physical inactivity

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View online

30 Diary dates

Professional Beauty London takes place in February, and the ECA World Fitness Conference in March

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32 Everyone's talking about...

The medical message

Is 'exercise is medicine' an appealing message for the public, or is it too geared towards doctors?

Download PDF magazine
View online

34 Interview

Kevin Fenton

The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity

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View online

40 New opening

An active education

A free school in Luton is the first in the UK to be set up by a leisure trust. Rhianon Howells finds out about its healthy approach

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View online

44 Promotional Feature

Alliance Leisure

Part five of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities – Fixed price contracts

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46 Spa experiences

Men's wellness

Luxury health club spas are increasingly offering wellness services just for men. Kate Corney examines this growing trend

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View online

50 Health & wellbeing

Wellness trends

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

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View online

54 Gymtopia series

Click to join, click to give

In the second part of our new series, Ray Algar takes a look at a charitable fundraising venture being run by The Gym Group in the UK

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View online

57 Tech series

People management

Whether it's payroll support, scheduling or task allocation, Sean James says today's CRM systems can play a key role in staff management

Download PDF magazine
View online

62 Retention series

Creating a community

In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members

Download PDF magazine
View online

66 Group exercise

All together now – fitness-kit.net special

We round up some of the latest innovations in the realm of group exercise programming for health and fitness clubs

Download PDF magazine
View online

68 Research round-up

Flavour behaviour

Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research

Download PDF magazine
View online

70 Pilates

Revenue driver

Kath Hudson looks at how clubs are turning pilates into a successful secondary revenue stream

Download PDF magazine
View online

74 CV equipment

People power

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

Download PDF magazine
View online

78 Professional Beauty London

Show preview

What's in store at the UK's largest trade beauty event taking place at ExCeL, London, this month?

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View online

85 Lightweights

Intelligent fitness bras and socks that give you running advice

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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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