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3 Editor’s letter

23 and a half hours

Public health campaigns must focus not only on the science of why people should exercise, but also on the practicalities of how physical activity guidelines can be easily and enjoyably achieved, says Kate Cracknell

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Planners could encourage physical activity by creating more walkable cities, says Doug Werner, author of Abbie Gets Fit

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10 News round-up

£19m Everyone Active Acton opens, DC Leisure rebrands as Places for People, Healthhaus opens in Jersey, and Fitness First launches The BEAT

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18 International news

Premier Training teams up with Talwalkars in India, and the latest Eurobarometer report reveals falling participation rates in Europe

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21 People news

Brian Thompson joins Createability as sales director, and Life Fitness boosts its public sector team

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22 IHRSA update

News

IHRSA Annual Convention & Trade Show, IHRSA 2014, Sally Hogshead, Gary Vaynerchuck, Dan Heath, Luke Williams

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26 ukactive update

Health reforms – the full year report

A look at how health and wellbeing boards are faring one year on, and how the fitness and leisure sector can be more involved moving forward

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27 Promotional feature

Physical Company

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Physical Company reflects on its key milestones and looks ahead to the future

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28 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

With UK inactivity regularly making the headlines, Matrix Fitness puts its faith and finances into a two-wheeled solution

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30 Diary dates

Are you ready for BodyPower, SIBEC UK and FLAME?

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32 Everyone’s talking about...

Addressing inactivity

ukactive wants physical activity to rise 1 per cent a year for the next five years. Is this really achievable?

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34 Interview

Dr Andrew Jones

The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing

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40 CrossFit

Niche or mainstream?

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

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44 Promotional feature

Wattbike

Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club

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On the cover… | : Dr Andy Jones of Nuffield Health Wellbeing on tying up with Tesco

46 CSR

Doing social good

Does your business look beyond profit to deliver a more socially-conscious agenda? Ray Algar outlines the findings of his new report

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50 Gymtopia series

Step forward to save lives

Ray Algar reports on an initiative that went beyond fundraising to touch on the very personal sphere of bone marrow donation

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53 Sports conditioning

The power of prehab

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

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58 Retention series

The human touch

What forms of communication do your members value? In the second part of his TRP 10,000 series, Dr Melvyn Hillsdon looks at the art of communication

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62 Promotional feature

payasUgym.com

Do free guest passes work as a means of winning new members, and what are the alternatives?

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66 Heart rate training

The heart of the matter

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention

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70 Management series

Going to market

As part of our management series, Julian Leybourne offers his views on management’s role in creating effective marketing communications

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76 Promotional feature

Alliance Leisure

Part eight of a nine-part series Whether it’s pre-sales assistance, staff training or a complete ‘no-results, no-fee’ package, Alliance has a bespoke solution to support all businesses

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79 Refurbished & remanufactured

Good as new

The standard of remanufactured and refurbished fitness equipment is now so high that it can give brand new equipment a run for its money. Health Club Management speaks to some satisfied customers about recent installations in their facilities

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82 Functional zones

fitness-kit.net special

We round up some of the latest news and product launches in the expanding area of functional training – with details from Origin Athletic, Absolute Performance, Jordan, Physical Company, GRAVITY, FitPro, Escape and Life Fitness

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84 Supplier showcase

We take a look at a recent Cybex installation – at Kinesis Gym and Fitness Centre in London – and a project from Legend at Inverclyde Leisure in Scotland

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W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

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3 Editor’s letter

23 and a half hours

6 Letters

Write to reply

Planners could encourage physical activity by creating more walkable cities, says Doug Werner, author of Abbie Gets Fit

Download PDF magazine
View online

10 News round-up

£19m Everyone Active Acton opens, DC Leisure rebrands as Places for People, Healthhaus opens in Jersey, and Fitness First launches The BEAT

Download PDF magazine

18 International news

Premier Training teams up with Talwalkars in India, and the latest Eurobarometer report reveals falling participation rates in Europe

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21 People news

Brian Thompson joins Createability as sales director, and Life Fitness boosts its public sector team

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22 IHRSA update

News

IHRSA Annual Convention & Trade Show, IHRSA 2014, Sally Hogshead, Gary Vaynerchuck, Dan Heath, Luke Williams

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View online

26 ukactive update

Health reforms – the full year report

A look at how health and wellbeing boards are faring one year on, and how the fitness and leisure sector can be more involved moving forward

Download PDF magazine
View online

27 Promotional feature

Physical Company

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Physical Company reflects on its key milestones and looks ahead to the future

Download PDF magazine
View online

28 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

With UK inactivity regularly making the headlines, Matrix Fitness puts its faith and finances into a two-wheeled solution

Download PDF magazine
View online

30 Diary dates

Are you ready for BodyPower, SIBEC UK and FLAME?

Download PDF magazine

32 Everyone’s talking about...

Addressing inactivity

ukactive wants physical activity to rise 1 per cent a year for the next five years. Is this really achievable?

Download PDF magazine
View online

34 Interview

Dr Andrew Jones

The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing

Download PDF magazine
View online

40 CrossFit

Niche or mainstream?

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

Download PDF magazine
View online

44 Promotional feature

Wattbike

Whether for top athletes or recreational cyclists, the Wattbike offers benefits for both user and club

Download PDF magazine
View online

On the cover… | : Dr Andy Jones of Nuffield Health Wellbeing on tying up with Tesco

46 CSR

Doing social good

Does your business look beyond profit to deliver a more socially-conscious agenda? Ray Algar outlines the findings of his new report

Download PDF magazine
View online

50 Gymtopia series

Step forward to save lives

Ray Algar reports on an initiative that went beyond fundraising to touch on the very personal sphere of bone marrow donation

Download PDF magazine
View online

53 Sports conditioning

The power of prehab

58 Retention series

The human touch

What forms of communication do your members value? In the second part of his TRP 10,000 series, Dr Melvyn Hillsdon looks at the art of communication

Download PDF magazine
View online

62 Promotional feature

payasUgym.com

Do free guest passes work as a means of winning new members, and what are the alternatives?

Download PDF magazine
View online

66 Heart rate training

The heart of the matter

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention

Download PDF magazine
View online

70 Management series

Going to market

As part of our management series, Julian Leybourne offers his views on management’s role in creating effective marketing communications

Download PDF magazine
View online

76 Promotional feature

Alliance Leisure

79 Refurbished & remanufactured

Good as new

82 Functional zones

fitness-kit.net special

84 Supplier showcase

We take a look at a recent Cybex installation – at Kinesis Gym and Fitness Centre in London – and a project from Legend at Inverclyde Leisure in Scotland

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View online

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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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