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3 Editor’s letter

When sport meets fitness

The coming together of sport and fitness – encapsulated in the new DCMS strategy – marks a huge opportunity for health clubs and leisure centres to play to their strengths and tap into new funding streams, says Kate Cracknell

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8 People profiles

Darcey Bussell

Strictly Come Dancing’s Darcey Bussell tells us all about her new group exercise programme

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10 People profiles

Nissan Bahar & Franky Imbesi

The founders of Bitwalking unveil the app that lets you earn money by walking

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12 People profiles

Bruce McVean

Transport for London invites you to ‘Walk the Tube’

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15 Letters

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Managed properly, ClassPass is definitely a friend, not foe, to studio operators, says 1Rebel’s Giles Dean

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16 News round-up

Dubai launches a new rewards scheme designed to get its population fitter and healthier, David Lloyd seals £350m property sale, Serco scraps sale of leisure arm, Pure Gym launches cycling boutique, and Fitbit faces lawsuit

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27 Events calendar

Get the first glimpse of the latest product launches – make sure you have your tickets for IHRSA and FIBO 2016!

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28 Talking point

Fitness IPOs

UK low-cost operator The Gym Group recently completed a successful IPO, and Pure Gym is also considering a flotation. What might be the impact and learnings for the rest of the sector? Niamh Madigan reports

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32 Interview – Jonathan Fisher

The Group CEO of Holmes Place talks to Kate Cracknell about the launch of its new gym-only Evo concept, the importance of brand identity, and plans to return to the UK

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38 Trends Report

Fitness Foresight 2016

The team at Health Club Management offer their thoughts on the trends that are set to shape the future of fitness

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46 Indoor cycling

Breaking the cycle

It’s time to get creative to make your indoor cycling studio stand out. Kate Cracknell takes a look around the world for inspiration, from the US to Australia, Asia to the UK

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52 Promotional feature

1Life

The NK Social Strollers project demonstrates how 1Life is able to collaborate with local partners to promote wellbeing

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54 Site assessment

Going local

Health clubs are popping up in increasingly diverse locations – so how do you decide if a site is right for you?

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On the cover | Darcey Bussell: The Strictly Come Dancing star unveils her new group exercise concept

58 Group exercise

The dance fitness revolution

Dance-based fitness classes are booming. Hayley Price takes a look at how health clubs and leisure operators are responding to the growing variety of offerings on the market

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64 Membership sales

Can your staff sell?

Only 60 per cent of people coming into a gym to make enquiries are asked for their contact details. Mystery shopper specialist Proinsight shares the findings of its latest research into sales performance across the fitness sector

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68 Promotional feature

Life Fitness

Nottingham University’s new SYNRGY-based Active Trail is proving a hit with students and staff alike

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70 Software

Access all areas

The latest access control systems not only keep on top of who’s coming in and out of your health club, but also show you what members are doing once they’re in your facility. Rhianon Howells reports

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75 ukactive update

An active future

Steven Ward offers his views on what the new DCMS Sporting Future strategy means for the physical activity sector

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76 IHRSA update

Q&A with Nir Eyal

Business theorist Nir Eyal – who specialises in the intersection of psychology, technology and business – offers a sneak preview of his keynote presentation at IHRSA 2016

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78 Project Profiles

Supplier showcase

We take a look at the latest projects from Matrix Fitness, Craftsman Quality Lockers and MYZONE

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84 Lockers

fitness-kit.net special

Locker specialists Ridgeway, Craftsman, Ojmar and Codelocks share the details of their newest installations

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90 Research

See the potential

Exercise may enhance the plasticity of the adult brain, making it more flexible and open to new ideas and ways of learning, according to new research from the University of Pisa, Italy

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3 Editor’s letter

When sport meets fitness

8 People profiles

Darcey Bussell

Strictly Come Dancing’s Darcey Bussell tells us all about her new group exercise programme

View in digital edition
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10 People profiles

Nissan Bahar & Franky Imbesi

The founders of Bitwalking unveil the app that lets you earn money by walking

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12 People profiles

Bruce McVean

Transport for London invites you to ‘Walk the Tube’

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15 Letters

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Managed properly, ClassPass is definitely a friend, not foe, to studio operators, says 1Rebel’s Giles Dean

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16 News round-up

27 Events calendar

Get the first glimpse of the latest product launches – make sure you have your tickets for IHRSA and FIBO 2016!

View in digital edition

28 Talking point

Fitness IPOs

32 Interview – Jonathan Fisher

38 Trends Report

Fitness Foresight 2016

The team at Health Club Management offer their thoughts on the trends that are set to shape the future of fitness

View in digital edition
View online

46 Indoor cycling

Breaking the cycle

52 Promotional feature

1Life

The NK Social Strollers project demonstrates how 1Life is able to collaborate with local partners to promote wellbeing

View in digital edition
View online

54 Site assessment

Going local

Health clubs are popping up in increasingly diverse locations – so how do you decide if a site is right for you?

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Darcey Bussell: The Strictly Come Dancing star unveils her new group exercise concept

58 Group exercise

The dance fitness revolution

64 Membership sales

Can your staff sell?

68 Promotional feature

Life Fitness

Nottingham University’s new SYNRGY-based Active Trail is proving a hit with students and staff alike

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View online

70 Software

Access all areas

75 ukactive update

An active future

Steven Ward offers his views on what the new DCMS Sporting Future strategy means for the physical activity sector

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View online

76 IHRSA update

Q&A with Nir Eyal

78 Project Profiles

Supplier showcase

We take a look at the latest projects from Matrix Fitness, Craftsman Quality Lockers and MYZONE

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84 Lockers

fitness-kit.net special

Locker specialists Ridgeway, Craftsman, Ojmar and Codelocks share the details of their newest installations

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90 Research

See the potential

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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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