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3 Editor’s letter

Upgrading the industry

The National Living Wage is coming, and while it unquestionably presents challenges for the health and fitness sector, it also brings with it a great opportunity to upskill the sector and drive credibility, says Kate Cracknell

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9 Letters

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This month’s letters discuss improving uptake of cardio rehab, and how clubs can harness beacon technology

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10 News round-up

Core Motion Group up for sale, Impuls becomes Baltics market leader, The Gym Group completes its IPO, DW buys former LA fitness clubs, 1Rebel crowdfunding raises £3m, and Matt Roberts launches ‘Netflix for Fitness’

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22 2016 events calendar

We take a look at the exciting health and fitness industry events planned around the world for 2016

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26 Interview

Tracy Gehlan

The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

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32 Everyone’s talking about...

The National Living Wage

With the implementation of the new National Living Wage just around the corner, how can clubs turn the inevitable costs into a force for positive change? Julie Cramer reports

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36 Consumer insight

Trends for 2016

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016

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40 Promotional feature

1Life promotion

Neil King, managing director of 1Life, explains the leisure operator’s root and branch transformation since 2013

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44 Internet middlemen

Friend or foe?

In the second part of our internet middlemen series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel ask whether ClassPass delivers on its brand promises

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50 Promotional feature

Speedflex promotion

High intensity interval training proves to be the fitness trend which doesn’t tire, says Speedflex, which offers a HIIT group exercise concept

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52 Interview

Oliver Patrick

The health and fitness industry has a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between illness and wellness, says Oliver Patrick, the co-founder of international health management business Viavi

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56 Promotional feature

FIBO promotion

Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event

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58 DNA testing

Making it personal

DNA testing is going mainstream, and it’s time for health clubs to get on board. Kath Hudson reports

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62 CV training – trampolining

Spring in the step

Following the lead of the US and Australia, trampolining parks are springing up all over the UK and Europe. So what’s all the fuss about, and how do these centres sit alongside other fitness operations?

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On the cover | Tracy Gehlan: Jatomi Fitness isn’t mid-market, it’s mass market, says its CEO

66 Promotional feature

Ojmar promotion

A growing number of clubs across the UK are working with Ojmar to upgrade their traditional keyed locking systems to electronic solutions

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68 Retention series

Talking retention

While it’s true that 13.7 per cent of the UK population now has a gym membership, member retention remains a challenge. Abigail Harris talks to five UK retention experts to find out where it’s being done well

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74 Promotional feature

Wattbike promotion

Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year

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78 Q&A with Jay Baer

IHRSA update

Ahead of his keynote speech at this year’s IHRSA convention, marketing strategist and bestselling author Jay Baer tells Julie King why ‘help’ is much better than ‘hype’ when it comes to selling your services

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82 Promotional feature

Pulse promotion

With the iGym project, Pulse transformed an empty shell into an inspiring hi-tech facility in just 10 weeks

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84 The year ahead

ukactive update

Steven Ward, executive director of ukactive, gives his views on what’s in store for the UK fitness and physical activity sector in 2016 – including new technology, sector diversification and assisting with public health remits

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86 Question Time

SIBEC review

The value of exercise for mental health, and maintaining personal connections with members in a virtual era – these were some of the topics discussed at the panel debate that kicked off SIBEC Europe 2015 on the Costa Blanca, Spain, in November

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88 Promotional feature

Physical Company promotion

Physical Company has signed Dame Kelly Holmes MBE as an ambassador for its APEX gym floor training programmes

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90 Group exercise

Fitness-kit.net special

We uncover some of the latest group exercise concepts set to make a splash in 2016, including Burlexercise, Block Fit, PiYo Live and Pound

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98 Research round-up

HIIT-ing the mark

Two new pieces of research show the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) both for diabetes sufferers, and for improving endurance

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EP 2016 issue 1

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Magazine archive

3 Editor’s letter

Upgrading the industry

9 Letters

Write to reply

This month’s letters discuss improving uptake of cardio rehab, and how clubs can harness beacon technology

View in digital edition
View online

10 News round-up

22 2016 events calendar

We take a look at the exciting health and fitness industry events planned around the world for 2016

View in digital edition

26 Interview

Tracy Gehlan

The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

View in digital edition
View online

32 Everyone’s talking about...

The National Living Wage

36 Consumer insight

Trends for 2016

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016

View in digital edition
View online

40 Promotional feature

1Life promotion

Neil King, managing director of 1Life, explains the leisure operator’s root and branch transformation since 2013

View in digital edition
View online

44 Internet middlemen

Friend or foe?

In the second part of our internet middlemen series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel ask whether ClassPass delivers on its brand promises

View in digital edition
View online

50 Promotional feature

Speedflex promotion

High intensity interval training proves to be the fitness trend which doesn’t tire, says Speedflex, which offers a HIIT group exercise concept

View in digital edition
View online

52 Interview

Oliver Patrick

56 Promotional feature

FIBO promotion

Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event

View in digital edition
View online

58 DNA testing

Making it personal

DNA testing is going mainstream, and it’s time for health clubs to get on board. Kath Hudson reports

View in digital edition
View online

62 CV training – trampolining

Spring in the step

On the cover | Tracy Gehlan: Jatomi Fitness isn’t mid-market, it’s mass market, says its CEO

66 Promotional feature

Ojmar promotion

A growing number of clubs across the UK are working with Ojmar to upgrade their traditional keyed locking systems to electronic solutions

View in digital edition
View online

68 Retention series

Talking retention

74 Promotional feature

Wattbike promotion

Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year

View in digital edition
View online

78 Q&A with Jay Baer

IHRSA update

82 Promotional feature

Pulse promotion

With the iGym project, Pulse transformed an empty shell into an inspiring hi-tech facility in just 10 weeks

View in digital edition
View online

84 The year ahead

ukactive update

86 Question Time

SIBEC review

88 Promotional feature

Physical Company promotion

Physical Company has signed Dame Kelly Holmes MBE as an ambassador for its APEX gym floor training programmes

View in digital edition
View online

90 Group exercise

Fitness-kit.net special

We uncover some of the latest group exercise concepts set to make a splash in 2016, including Burlexercise, Block Fit, PiYo Live and Pound

View in digital edition
View online

98 Research round-up

HIIT-ing the mark

Two new pieces of research show the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) both for diabetes sufferers, and for improving endurance

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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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