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3 Editor's letter

The feelgood factor

Clubs must make people believe they can be active today, and make them want to be by telling them how good it will make them feel – today, says Kate Cracknell

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8 People profiles

Molly Crockett

Molly Crockett on precommitment

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10 People profiles

Dr Charles Eugster

On his dream for the fitness industry

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12 People profiles

Caroline Pugh

On a new 3D body scanner

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14 Letters

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For those with mental health issues, the physical and social benefits of exercise can change lives, says Rob Love of British Military Fitness

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16 UK news round-up

UK surpasses 8 million gym members, Sports Direct takes control of its first site, Apple unveils plans for its new tracking platform, and Disney drafted in to get kids fit

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24 International news

Demonstrations in Washington DC over plans to impose a ‘fitness tax', sale of 24 Hour Fitness is completed, and Anytime Fitness opens its 2,500th club

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26 People news

OCL boosts outreach work with two new appointments

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28 IHRSA Europe update

Competing with the budget clubs

Rafi Mohammed on competing with the budget clubs, and IHRSA's new publication aimed at children

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32 ukactive update

Partnering with Coca-Cola

CEO David Stalker talks about a new tie-up with Coca-Cola and how it fits with ukactive's mission

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34 Diary dates

We feature some of the latest charity events and challenges scheduled for the coming months

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36 Health Club Awards

Making the cut

The shortlist is announced for the 2014 Members' Choice Health Club Awards. Is your club in the running?

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38 Everyone's talking about...

Attracting investors

As the economic climate improves, what should operators be doing to catch the attention of investors? We ask our panel of experts

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40 Interview

Reynir Indahl

The chair of Health & Fitness Nordic talks to Kate Cracknell about the disruptive influence of technology and the fundamental need for businesses to be useful

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46 Promotional feature

Matrix

46 Promotional feature: Matrix The opportunity to work out while on the move has become an expectation – Matrix Fitness can help you turn it into an experience for staying guests

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48 Retention series

What drives you?

Lose weight, tone up, get fit? Is this what your members really want from a club, and how does it affect retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

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On the cover… | Reynir Indahl: The sector is behind the curve on technology, warns the chair of Health & Fitness Nordic

52 Management series

A matter of trust

Are you a manager or a leader, and are you getting the best out of your team? Justin Tamsett offers his advice on employee motivation

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56 Gymtopia series

Running for a reason

Ray Algar reports on the GoodGym initiative, where the act of running is given a valuable social purpose

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58 Promotional feature

Gerflor

Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray

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60 Club refurbishment

Picture this...

We review some recent club refurbs

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64 European research

Industry in motion

EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report

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68 Resistance equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

Exciting new launches in the area of resistance equipment

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70 Member payments:

Money talks

Kath Hudson reports on payment trends in health and fitness

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74 Research round-up

Gut feeling

Exercise may reduce the risk of obesity thanks to its impact on good bacteria in the gut, says new research

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75 Promotional feature

Gladstone

Software supplier Gladstone talks about completing the switch-over of Active Newham's three leisure centres in just six weeks

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76 Fitness-kit.net

New to market

A round-up of some of the latest product launches for the sector

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78 SIBEC review

The big questions

Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event

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80 Supplier showcase

Recent fitness projects by Pulse Fitness, Wattbike and Les Mills

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90 Lightweights

A mat that dispenses fitness advice and a DJ-inspired morning workout

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3 Editor's letter

The feelgood factor

Clubs must make people believe they can be active today, and make them want to be by telling them how good it will make them feel – today, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine
View online

8 People profiles

Molly Crockett

Molly Crockett on precommitment

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View online

10 People profiles

Dr Charles Eugster

On his dream for the fitness industry

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View online

12 People profiles

Caroline Pugh

On a new 3D body scanner

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View online

14 Letters

Write to reply

For those with mental health issues, the physical and social benefits of exercise can change lives, says Rob Love of British Military Fitness

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View online

16 UK news round-up

UK surpasses 8 million gym members, Sports Direct takes control of its first site, Apple unveils plans for its new tracking platform, and Disney drafted in to get kids fit

Download PDF magazine

24 International news

Demonstrations in Washington DC over plans to impose a ‘fitness tax', sale of 24 Hour Fitness is completed, and Anytime Fitness opens its 2,500th club

Download PDF magazine

26 People news

OCL boosts outreach work with two new appointments

Download PDF magazine

28 IHRSA Europe update

Competing with the budget clubs

Rafi Mohammed on competing with the budget clubs, and IHRSA's new publication aimed at children

Download PDF magazine
View online

32 ukactive update

Partnering with Coca-Cola

CEO David Stalker talks about a new tie-up with Coca-Cola and how it fits with ukactive's mission

Download PDF magazine
View online

34 Diary dates

We feature some of the latest charity events and challenges scheduled for the coming months

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36 Health Club Awards

Making the cut

The shortlist is announced for the 2014 Members' Choice Health Club Awards. Is your club in the running?

Download PDF magazine
View online

38 Everyone's talking about...

Attracting investors

As the economic climate improves, what should operators be doing to catch the attention of investors? We ask our panel of experts

Download PDF magazine
View online

40 Interview

Reynir Indahl

The chair of Health & Fitness Nordic talks to Kate Cracknell about the disruptive influence of technology and the fundamental need for businesses to be useful

Download PDF magazine
View online

46 Promotional feature

Matrix

48 Retention series

What drives you?

Lose weight, tone up, get fit? Is this what your members really want from a club, and how does it affect retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Download PDF magazine
View online

On the cover… | Reynir Indahl: The sector is behind the curve on technology, warns the chair of Health & Fitness Nordic

52 Management series

A matter of trust

Are you a manager or a leader, and are you getting the best out of your team? Justin Tamsett offers his advice on employee motivation

Download PDF magazine
View online

56 Gymtopia series

Running for a reason

Ray Algar reports on the GoodGym initiative, where the act of running is given a valuable social purpose

Download PDF magazine
View online

58 Promotional feature

Gerflor

Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray

Download PDF magazine
View online

60 Club refurbishment

Picture this...

We review some recent club refurbs

Download PDF magazine
View online

64 European research

Industry in motion

EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report

Download PDF magazine
View online

68 Resistance equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

Exciting new launches in the area of resistance equipment

Download PDF magazine
View online

70 Member payments:

Money talks

Kath Hudson reports on payment trends in health and fitness

Download PDF magazine
View online

74 Research round-up

Gut feeling

Exercise may reduce the risk of obesity thanks to its impact on good bacteria in the gut, says new research

Download PDF magazine
View online

75 Promotional feature

Gladstone

Software supplier Gladstone talks about completing the switch-over of Active Newham's three leisure centres in just six weeks

Download PDF magazine
View online

76 Fitness-kit.net

New to market

A round-up of some of the latest product launches for the sector

Download PDF magazine
View online

78 SIBEC review

The big questions

Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event

Download PDF magazine
View online

80 Supplier showcase

Recent fitness projects by Pulse Fitness, Wattbike and Les Mills

Download PDF magazine
View online

90 Lightweights

A mat that dispenses fitness advice and a DJ-inspired morning workout

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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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...]

Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024

Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women. [more...]

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COMPANY PROFILES

Everyone Active

Everyone Active operates leisure centres in partnership with local councils across the UK. Today, Ev [more...]

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