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3 Editor’s letter

Is fit now offensive?

Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore

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8 Letters

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Fitness trackers have their place, but if users don’t understand the data they may become demotivated, says Andy Jackson of AJ Scot LLC

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10 News round-up

Tanni Grey-Thompson announced as chair of ukactive, Pure Gym partners Spartan, MyFitnessPal cashes in on app, and Microsoft launches its fitness-focused Band

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20 International news

Fitness First launches its inaugural ‘invitation-only’ club in Singapore, and Fitness Hut opens three new clubs in the space of a month

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22 People news

Glenn Earlam joins DLL as CEO, as Scott Lloyd steps into role of non-executive deputy chair

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24 ukactive update

Generation Inactive

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity

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26 IHRSA update

The World in our hands

Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report

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29 Diary dates

ukactive’s FLAME conference takes place this month in Telford, and culminates in the FLAME awards

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30 Promotional feature

MoveGB

MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton

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32 Everyone’s talking about...

PT vs technology

Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?

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34 Interview

Edgard Corona

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

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40 Promotional feature

Premier Software

The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business

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42 New opening

Think out of the box

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

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46 Pricing strategy

The language of numbers

The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker

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50 Activity tracking

Fit for the challenge

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

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On the cover | Kimberly Wyatt: The former Pussycat Doll turned online celebrity trainer

52 Architecture & design

An eye for design

Our new series showcasing best practice in health club design and architecture kicks off with four of our international top picks

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56 Promotional feature

Alliance Leisure

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

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58 New opening

Evolution not revolution

Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

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62 FIBO launches

fitness-kit.net special

The latest product launches from this year’s FIBO, which took place in April in Cologne, Germany

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68 Promotional feature

miha

In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method

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70 Virtual classes

At home with the celebs

Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports

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74 Software

At the touch of a button

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to facilitate bookings in all areas of operation

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78 Promotional feature

Gladstone

There’s more to data than just gathering information – an operator also needs to be able to access and analyse its findings

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80 Kids’ fitness

Start them young

We put the spotlight on a number of new initiatives aiming to tackle the challenge of childhood inactivity

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86 Pre-owned equipment

Old for new

The demand for pre-owned gym equipment is growing, and operators can find themselves some top quality, bespoke branded kit

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88 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent projects completed by Dalesauna, Xn Leisure and Gladstone

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98 Research

Family matters

New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children

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Magazine archive

3 Editor’s letter

Is fit now offensive?

8 Letters

Write to reply

Fitness trackers have their place, but if users don’t understand the data they may become demotivated, says Andy Jackson of AJ Scot LLC

Download PDF magazine
View online

10 News round-up

Tanni Grey-Thompson announced as chair of ukactive, Pure Gym partners Spartan, MyFitnessPal cashes in on app, and Microsoft launches its fitness-focused Band

Download PDF magazine

20 International news

Fitness First launches its inaugural ‘invitation-only’ club in Singapore, and Fitness Hut opens three new clubs in the space of a month

Download PDF magazine

22 People news

Glenn Earlam joins DLL as CEO, as Scott Lloyd steps into role of non-executive deputy chair

Download PDF magazine

24 ukactive update

Generation Inactive

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity

Download PDF magazine
View online

26 IHRSA update

The World in our hands

Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report

Download PDF magazine
View online

29 Diary dates

ukactive’s FLAME conference takes place this month in Telford, and culminates in the FLAME awards

Download PDF magazine

30 Promotional feature

MoveGB

MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton

Download PDF magazine
View online

32 Everyone’s talking about...

PT vs technology

Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?

Download PDF magazine
View online

34 Interview

Edgard Corona

40 Promotional feature

Premier Software

The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business

Download PDF magazine
View online

42 New opening

Think out of the box

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine
View online

46 Pricing strategy

The language of numbers

The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker

Download PDF magazine
View online

50 Activity tracking

Fit for the challenge

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

Download PDF magazine
View online

On the cover | Kimberly Wyatt: The former Pussycat Doll turned online celebrity trainer

52 Architecture & design

An eye for design

Our new series showcasing best practice in health club design and architecture kicks off with four of our international top picks

Download PDF magazine
View online

56 Promotional feature

Alliance Leisure

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

Download PDF magazine
View online

58 New opening

Evolution not revolution

Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

Download PDF magazine
View online

62 FIBO launches

fitness-kit.net special

The latest product launches from this year’s FIBO, which took place in April in Cologne, Germany

Download PDF magazine
View online

68 Promotional feature

miha

In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method

Download PDF magazine
View online

70 Virtual classes

At home with the celebs

74 Software

At the touch of a button

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to facilitate bookings in all areas of operation

Download PDF magazine
View online

78 Promotional feature

Gladstone

There’s more to data than just gathering information – an operator also needs to be able to access and analyse its findings

Download PDF magazine
View online

80 Kids’ fitness

Start them young

We put the spotlight on a number of new initiatives aiming to tackle the challenge of childhood inactivity

Download PDF magazine
View online

86 Pre-owned equipment

Old for new

The demand for pre-owned gym equipment is growing, and operators can find themselves some top quality, bespoke branded kit

Download PDF magazine
View online

88 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent projects completed by Dalesauna, Xn Leisure and Gladstone

Download PDF magazine
View online

98 Research

Family matters

New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children

Download PDF magazine
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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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...]

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...]

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COMPANY PROFILES

Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.

Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management [more...]

+ More profiles

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