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3 Editor’s letter

Use research to inspire

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

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8 Letters

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The Active Movement campaign is encouraging office workers to be more active, even if it’s just a case of standing up more, says Phil Rumbelow of Jubilee Hall Trust

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10 News round-up

Virgin Active to be sold to investors, Fitness First targets LA fitness’ London clubs, NorthEdge Capital backs Total Fitness MBO, and Apple unveils ResearchKit

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18 Research news

How HIIT provides a defence against fatty food, and more evidence to show that exercise can help prevent breast cancer

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20 People news

Physical Company names John Halls as MD, Molly Kemmer elected as new IHRSA chair, and Terry Gibbs appointed as head of commercial development for FitPro

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22 Promotional feature

Matrix

Get more from functional training with the space-saving Connexus system

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24 ukactive update

A Workforce that Works

ukactive’s CEO David Stalker discusses the proposed move towards a single organisation covering all skills and workforce development for health and fitness

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26 IHRSA update

Stars on Show in LA

Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March

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29 Diary dates

May sees the Retention Convention and BodyPower events taking place in Birmingham, while SIBEC UK will be held at The Belfry

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30 Everyone’s talking about...

Active women

The stats show that women are less active than men and more likely to drop out of sport. So how can the industry tackle this?

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32 Interview

Colin Grant

Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel

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38 Promotional feature

Les Mills

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

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40 Retention series

Tracking retention

Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

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46 Activity tracking

Should we trust tracking?

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

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On the cover | Tanni Grey-Thompson: The former Paralympian on changing the culture around female participation

50 Activity tracking

Strava society

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

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54 Promotional feature

FitPro

Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July

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56 Gymtopia series

Pink Planet

Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research

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58 Kids’ fitness

Learning to be active

In the light of rising childhood obesity, a growing number of initiatives are facing up to the challenge of getting kids active again

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64 Energy

No pain, just lots to gain

Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips

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68 Mind-body

All in the mind

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

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72 Studio equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

The latest fitness products to further diversify your studio offering

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74 Changing rooms

Changing places

Abigail Harris talks to operators about designing changing room facilities that wow customers

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80 Supplier showcase

We profile recent projects by Cybex, EZ-Runner and Prospec

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90 Research round-up

Twin talk

A new study focuses on the impact exercise has on 10 sets of twins – one of them active, the other not

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Magazine archive

3 Editor’s letter

Use research to inspire

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine
View online

8 Letters

Write to reply

10 News round-up

Virgin Active to be sold to investors, Fitness First targets LA fitness’ London clubs, NorthEdge Capital backs Total Fitness MBO, and Apple unveils ResearchKit

Download PDF magazine

18 Research news

How HIIT provides a defence against fatty food, and more evidence to show that exercise can help prevent breast cancer

Download PDF magazine

20 People news

Physical Company names John Halls as MD, Molly Kemmer elected as new IHRSA chair, and Terry Gibbs appointed as head of commercial development for FitPro

Download PDF magazine

22 Promotional feature

Matrix

Get more from functional training with the space-saving Connexus system

Download PDF magazine

24 ukactive update

A Workforce that Works

ukactive’s CEO David Stalker discusses the proposed move towards a single organisation covering all skills and workforce development for health and fitness

Download PDF magazine
View online

26 IHRSA update

Stars on Show in LA

Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March

Download PDF magazine
View online

29 Diary dates

May sees the Retention Convention and BodyPower events taking place in Birmingham, while SIBEC UK will be held at The Belfry

Download PDF magazine

30 Everyone’s talking about...

Active women

The stats show that women are less active than men and more likely to drop out of sport. So how can the industry tackle this?

Download PDF magazine
View online

32 Interview

Colin Grant

Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel

Download PDF magazine
View online

38 Promotional feature

Les Mills

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

Download PDF magazine
View online

40 Retention series

Tracking retention

Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

Download PDF magazine
View online

46 Activity tracking

Should we trust tracking?

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

Download PDF magazine
View online

On the cover | Tanni Grey-Thompson: The former Paralympian on changing the culture around female participation

50 Activity tracking

Strava society

54 Promotional feature

FitPro

Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July

Download PDF magazine
View online

56 Gymtopia series

Pink Planet

Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research

Download PDF magazine
View online

58 Kids’ fitness

Learning to be active

In the light of rising childhood obesity, a growing number of initiatives are facing up to the challenge of getting kids active again

Download PDF magazine
View online

64 Energy

No pain, just lots to gain

Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips

Download PDF magazine
View online

68 Mind-body

All in the mind

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

Download PDF magazine
View online

72 Studio equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

The latest fitness products to further diversify your studio offering

Download PDF magazine
View online

74 Changing rooms

Changing places

Abigail Harris talks to operators about designing changing room facilities that wow customers

Download PDF magazine
View online

80 Supplier showcase

We profile recent projects by Cybex, EZ-Runner and Prospec

Download PDF magazine
View online

90 Research round-up

Twin talk

A new study focuses on the impact exercise has on 10 sets of twins – one of them active, the other not

Download PDF magazine
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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