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3 Editor’s letter

Media irresponsibility

With the nation dying from obesity and related issues, it’s irresponsible to give people grounds to opt out of activity, says Kate Cracknell

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8 Letters

Write to reply

Clubs ready to embrace the latest tracking technology can gain greater insight into their members, says Karl Havard of STEEL London

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9 Promotional feature

Les Mills

Why Les Mills group programming can have a powerful impact on retention

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10 News round-up

The Gym Group eyes international expansion, Virgin Active set to launch hi-tech clubs, and expect more acquisitions by Nuffield

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20 International news

Fitness Hut signs a €12m funding deal for growth, and luxury club Oxygen Pro opens in Tehran, Iran

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22 People news

Steve Barrett joins start-up 1Rebel

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24 ukactive update

Assigning a Value

An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

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26 IHRSA update

European Congress 2014

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October

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28 Diary dates

This month sees the Active by Design Summit in London and Leisure Industry Week at the NEC

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29 Promotional feature

Camexpo

A preview of next month’s natural health exhibition

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30 Health Club Awards

And the winner is...

How will your club fare at this year’s Health Club Awards? Winners will be announced at LIW 2014

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32 Promotional feature

Gerflor

The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours

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34 Everyone’s talking about...

Behaviour change

How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts

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36 Interview

Paul Kienstra

The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans

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42 Retention series

Hassles & uplifts

Which elements of the member journey are most linked to retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the findings of the TRP 10,000 report

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46 Research round-up

Beating BECTS

A South Korean study finds exercise can help control BECTS, a form of childhood epilepsy

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47 Promotional feature

Physical Company

Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment

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48 Gymtopia series

Life after war

Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives

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On the cover… | Paul Kienstra: The CEO of High Five Health Promotion on competing in the UK’s corporate sector

50 Training & education

Social learning

Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning

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54 New opening

March of the microgyms

As the microgym sector continues to grow, Dawn Tuckwell visits three new clubs in London and gives her verdict on the experience

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58 Management series

Running like clockwork

When planning a new schedule for your facility, remember to apply the ‘four Cs’, says Everyone Active’s James Bowden

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62 Digestive health

Gut restoration

A growing body of research shows how gut health can impact anything from our immunity to our mood

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66 Weight management

In it for the long term

What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?

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68 Promotional feature

Organo Gold

Top US nutritionist Dr Bob Rakowski explains why he offers Organo Gold coffee to his patients

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70 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent installations by Technogym, Precor and Horne Engineering

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74 Club AV fitness-kit

On-screen performance

Rounding up some of the latest innovations in the area of consoles and in-club entertainment systems

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78 Show preview – LIW 2014

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

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82 LIW exhibitor news

Find out about the latest product launches and innovations to be showcased at LIW later this month

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88 Promotional feature

Cybex

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

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92 Promotional feature

Wattbike

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

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101 Promotional feature

Gladstone

A new query builder and business intelligence tool – eyeQ – has been brought onto the leisure market

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130 Lightweights

A fitness wristband with a sting in the tail, and a new fitness workout for the face

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Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]

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Magazine archive

3 Editor’s letter

Media irresponsibility

With the nation dying from obesity and related issues, it’s irresponsible to give people grounds to opt out of activity, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine
View online

8 Letters

Write to reply

Clubs ready to embrace the latest tracking technology can gain greater insight into their members, says Karl Havard of STEEL London

Download PDF magazine
View online

9 Promotional feature

Les Mills

Why Les Mills group programming can have a powerful impact on retention

Download PDF magazine
View online

10 News round-up

The Gym Group eyes international expansion, Virgin Active set to launch hi-tech clubs, and expect more acquisitions by Nuffield

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20 International news

Fitness Hut signs a €12m funding deal for growth, and luxury club Oxygen Pro opens in Tehran, Iran

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22 People news

Steve Barrett joins start-up 1Rebel

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24 ukactive update

Assigning a Value

An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

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View online

26 IHRSA update

European Congress 2014

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October

Download PDF magazine
View online

28 Diary dates

This month sees the Active by Design Summit in London and Leisure Industry Week at the NEC

Download PDF magazine

29 Promotional feature

Camexpo

A preview of next month’s natural health exhibition

Download PDF magazine
View online

30 Health Club Awards

And the winner is...

How will your club fare at this year’s Health Club Awards? Winners will be announced at LIW 2014

Download PDF magazine
View online

32 Promotional feature

Gerflor

The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours

Download PDF magazine
View online

34 Everyone’s talking about...

Behaviour change

How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts

Download PDF magazine
View online

36 Interview

Paul Kienstra

The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans

Download PDF magazine
View online

42 Retention series

Hassles & uplifts

Which elements of the member journey are most linked to retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the findings of the TRP 10,000 report

Download PDF magazine
View online

46 Research round-up

Beating BECTS

A South Korean study finds exercise can help control BECTS, a form of childhood epilepsy

Download PDF magazine
View online

47 Promotional feature

Physical Company

Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment

Download PDF magazine
View online

48 Gymtopia series

Life after war

Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives

Download PDF magazine
View online

On the cover… | Paul Kienstra: The CEO of High Five Health Promotion on competing in the UK’s corporate sector

50 Training & education

Social learning

Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning

Download PDF magazine
View online

54 New opening

March of the microgyms

As the microgym sector continues to grow, Dawn Tuckwell visits three new clubs in London and gives her verdict on the experience

Download PDF magazine
View online

58 Management series

Running like clockwork

When planning a new schedule for your facility, remember to apply the ‘four Cs’, says Everyone Active’s James Bowden

Download PDF magazine
View online

62 Digestive health

Gut restoration

A growing body of research shows how gut health can impact anything from our immunity to our mood

Download PDF magazine
View online

66 Weight management

In it for the long term

What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?

Download PDF magazine
View online

68 Promotional feature

Organo Gold

Top US nutritionist Dr Bob Rakowski explains why he offers Organo Gold coffee to his patients

Download PDF magazine
View online

70 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent installations by Technogym, Precor and Horne Engineering

Download PDF magazine
View online

74 Club AV fitness-kit

On-screen performance

Rounding up some of the latest innovations in the area of consoles and in-club entertainment systems

Download PDF magazine
View online

78 Show preview – LIW 2014

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

Download PDF magazine
View online

82 LIW exhibitor news

Find out about the latest product launches and innovations to be showcased at LIW later this month

Download PDF magazine

88 Promotional feature

Cybex

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

Download PDF magazine
View online

92 Promotional feature

Wattbike

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

Download PDF magazine
View online

101 Promotional feature

Gladstone

A new query builder and business intelligence tool – eyeQ – has been brought onto the leisure market

Download PDF magazine
View online

130 Lightweights

A fitness wristband with a sting in the tail, and a new fitness workout for the face

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View online

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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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

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...]

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

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COMPANY PROFILES

ukactive

ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringi [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

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