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3 Editor’s letter

Demographics are dead

Fitness operators must be heretical towards their brand heritage, asking challenging questions about what they do – and, crucially, who for – says Kate Cracknell

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A US report further shows the key role doctors should play in advising obese and overweight children and their families, says Doug Werner of Core Health and Fitness

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10 News round-up

Les Mills launches new On Demand service, Fitness First rumoured to be gearing up for a sale, Osborne’s ‘Living Wage’ set to impact the sector, and Fitbit floats on the NYSE

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19 People news

Sir Chris Hoy joins Pure Gym as an advisor, and Dame Carol Black to take a place on the ukactive board

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20 International news

Vivafit set to launch in Kazakhstan, and Komune Bali embraces wellness travel with extended fitness offering

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22 IHRSA update

European Union

Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October

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24 ukactive update

Quality assurance

ukactive chair Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson on the move towards a new workforce development structure for the activity sector

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25 Diary dates

Get ready for LIW and the second FIBO China event in September

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26 Promotional feature

Technogym

The Wellness Lifestyle CRM platform allows members to track all their activity, and operators to base programmes on real-time data

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28 Everyone’s talking about...

Is healthy offensive?

A recent Protein World ad caused a huge furore over its body image message. What do our experts think?

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30 Interview

Total transformation

Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain

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38 Promotional feature

Intenza UK

Intenza’s sleek new energy-saving product range is unveiled for the UK market

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42 Consumer trends

Breaking the mould

Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go

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46 Retention series

Rebranding exercise

Michelle Segar PhD explores how health clubs can retain members by helping them find joy in exercise, both inside and outside the gym

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48 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

miha bodytec has created a fast-track to superior fitness, using EMS (electrical muscle stimulation)

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On the cover | Rebecca Adlington: Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington brings her influence into the health club sector

50 Architecture & design

Design spotlight

In the second part of our series showcasing best practice in health club design and architecture, we take a look around the world and spotlight four of our favourites

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54 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

The InTrinity incline training platform brings new opportunities to traditional practices like yoga and martial arts

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56 Gymtopia series

Movement, community and service

Rochester Midtown Athletic Club in the US believes there’s no charity too big or too small to support

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58 Activity tracking

The global network

Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m

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62 Strength equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

We round up the latest launches and innovations in the world of strength training

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64 Mind-body

In sickness and in health

Conceived by fashion designer Donna Karan, the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy programme is bringing the medical and complementary worlds together

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70 European forum review

Thought leaders

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward

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72 Promotional feature

Wattbike

England Rugby’s Tom Youngs looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup

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74 Indoor cycling

Expanding the circle

How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector

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80 Heat experiences

Less is more

Operators with limited space can still create viable thermal areas that generate a healthy revenue

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84 Branding

Music maestro

Chris Wilcox looks at the importance of sound in creating brand consistency in your club

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90 Research round-up

Heart warming

Saunas can aid cardiovascular health, a Finnish study shows

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

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3 Editor’s letter

Demographics are dead

8 Letters

Write to reply

A US report further shows the key role doctors should play in advising obese and overweight children and their families, says Doug Werner of Core Health and Fitness

Download PDF magazine
View online

10 News round-up

19 People news

Sir Chris Hoy joins Pure Gym as an advisor, and Dame Carol Black to take a place on the ukactive board

Download PDF magazine

20 International news

Vivafit set to launch in Kazakhstan, and Komune Bali embraces wellness travel with extended fitness offering

Download PDF magazine

22 IHRSA update

European Union

Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October

Download PDF magazine
View online

24 ukactive update

Quality assurance

ukactive chair Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson on the move towards a new workforce development structure for the activity sector

Download PDF magazine
View online

25 Diary dates

Get ready for LIW and the second FIBO China event in September

Download PDF magazine

26 Promotional feature

Technogym

The Wellness Lifestyle CRM platform allows members to track all their activity, and operators to base programmes on real-time data

Download PDF magazine
View online

28 Everyone’s talking about...

Is healthy offensive?

A recent Protein World ad caused a huge furore over its body image message. What do our experts think?

Download PDF magazine
View online

30 Interview

Total transformation

Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain

Download PDF magazine
View online

38 Promotional feature

Intenza UK

Intenza’s sleek new energy-saving product range is unveiled for the UK market

Download PDF magazine
View online

42 Consumer trends

Breaking the mould

Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go

Download PDF magazine
View online

46 Retention series

Rebranding exercise

Michelle Segar PhD explores how health clubs can retain members by helping them find joy in exercise, both inside and outside the gym

Download PDF magazine
View online

48 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

miha bodytec has created a fast-track to superior fitness, using EMS (electrical muscle stimulation)

Download PDF magazine
View online

On the cover | Rebecca Adlington: Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington brings her influence into the health club sector

50 Architecture & design

Design spotlight

54 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

The InTrinity incline training platform brings new opportunities to traditional practices like yoga and martial arts

Download PDF magazine

56 Gymtopia series

Movement, community and service

Rochester Midtown Athletic Club in the US believes there’s no charity too big or too small to support

Download PDF magazine
View online

58 Activity tracking

The global network

Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m

Download PDF magazine
View online

62 Strength equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

We round up the latest launches and innovations in the world of strength training

Download PDF magazine
View online

64 Mind-body

In sickness and in health

Conceived by fashion designer Donna Karan, the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy programme is bringing the medical and complementary worlds together

Download PDF magazine
View online

70 European forum review

Thought leaders

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward

Download PDF magazine
View online

72 Promotional feature

Wattbike

England Rugby’s Tom Youngs looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup

Download PDF magazine
View online

74 Indoor cycling

Expanding the circle

How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector

Download PDF magazine
View online

80 Heat experiences

Less is more

Operators with limited space can still create viable thermal areas that generate a healthy revenue

Download PDF magazine
View online

84 Branding

Music maestro

Chris Wilcox looks at the importance of sound in creating brand consistency in your club

Download PDF magazine
View online

90 Research round-up

Heart warming

Saunas can aid cardiovascular health, a Finnish study shows

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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

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

Mindbody

Mindbody is the leading business management software for the fitness and wellness industries. [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

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