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3 Editor’s letter

A tipping point for health

We’ve reached a tipping point in the healthy living revolution, with Healthy New Towns and Sporting Future two huge opportunities to embrace, says Liz Terry

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9 Letters

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The debate over IHRSA’s new European office hots up, and could the new PAS 520 guidelines cause swim schools to close?

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12 People Profiles

Professor Steve Haake

Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

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13 People Profiles

Nick Littlehales

Elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales says a lack of sleep is preventing many athletes from achieving a personal best. He'll be speaking at Elevate 2016

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14 People profiles

Jo Foster

Macmillan Cancer Support's Jo Foster will speak at Elevate 2016, discussing ways in which exercise can help cancer patients

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16 News round-up

IHG rolls out wellness hotel brand EVEN, Fitness First closes BEAT club, and ex-Twitter CEO reveals plans for fitness platform

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29 Events calendar

Are you ready for IHRSA, FIBO, EHFF and the Millennial 20/20 conference?

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30 Interview - Jennie Price

The Sport England CEO talks to Matthew Campelli about the government’s new sporting strategy, and the opportunities this presents all physical activity providers

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36 Talking point

Attracting investment

Investor interest in fitness is booming. Jak Phillips gets expert tips for securing funding

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44 Architecture & design

Pumped up

We take a look around Philippe Starck’s Le Nuage ‘inflatable’ health club in France

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48 Interview - Levison Wood

The explorer and TV personality is on a mission to add a sense of adventure to the gym. He talks to Kate Cracknell

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52 Mind-body

Healthy mind, healthy body

What’s coming down the line in the field of mind-body? We ask the experts

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56 Social media

Let’s get social

Former Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke offers her advice to operators wanting to get the most out of social media

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59 Human resources

The holiday pay headache

The rules on how to calculate holiday pay are changing. What does that mean for you?

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On the cover | Levison Wood: Levison Wood wants to bring a sense of adventure to the gym

60 Promotional feature

Craftsman Lockers'

With nearly 25 years’ experience of creating changing provision, Craftsman showcases some of its work

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62 Driving participation

A warmer welcome

How can you attract the hard-to-reach groups, and how do you make this pay?

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68 Inclusive fitness

United we stand

Many operators struggle to cater for disabled users – but there are some wonderful examples of best practice out there. We report

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72 Functional fitness

Back to basics

We take a look at the latest breed of animal movement-based workouts

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76 Promotional feature

Legend

Legend’s club management software solution has successfully launched in Canada. Its new clients share their thoughts

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78 Show preview - FIBO & EHFF

Fitness comes together

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

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84 Q&A - Randi Zuckerberg

IHRSA update

The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology

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87 ukactive update

Future leaders

ukactive unveils a new programme designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the fitness sector

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89 Supplier showcase

Snapshots of new installations by Core Health & Fitness and Safe Space Lockers

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93 EMS training

Fitness-kit.net special

We round up some of the latest new launches in the area of EMS training

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98 Research round-up

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth

You need to maintain a healthy weight as well as exercise, says new research from Sweden

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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...]

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

Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]

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3 Editor’s letter

A tipping point for health

We’ve reached a tipping point in the healthy living revolution, with Healthy New Towns and Sporting Future two huge opportunities to embrace, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

9 Letters

Write to reply

The debate over IHRSA’s new European office hots up, and could the new PAS 520 guidelines cause swim schools to close?

View in digital edition
View online

12 People Profiles

Professor Steve Haake

Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

View in digital edition
View online

13 People Profiles

Nick Littlehales

Elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales says a lack of sleep is preventing many athletes from achieving a personal best. He'll be speaking at Elevate 2016

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profiles

Jo Foster

Macmillan Cancer Support's Jo Foster will speak at Elevate 2016, discussing ways in which exercise can help cancer patients

View in digital edition
View online

16 News round-up

IHG rolls out wellness hotel brand EVEN, Fitness First closes BEAT club, and ex-Twitter CEO reveals plans for fitness platform

View in digital edition

29 Events calendar

Are you ready for IHRSA, FIBO, EHFF and the Millennial 20/20 conference?

View in digital edition

30 Interview - Jennie Price

36 Talking point

Attracting investment

Investor interest in fitness is booming. Jak Phillips gets expert tips for securing funding

View in digital edition
View online

44 Architecture & design

Pumped up

We take a look around Philippe Starck’s Le Nuage ‘inflatable’ health club in France

View in digital edition
View online

48 Interview - Levison Wood

The explorer and TV personality is on a mission to add a sense of adventure to the gym. He talks to Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online

52 Mind-body

Healthy mind, healthy body

What’s coming down the line in the field of mind-body? We ask the experts

View in digital edition
View online

56 Social media

Let’s get social

Former Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke offers her advice to operators wanting to get the most out of social media

View in digital edition
View online

59 Human resources

The holiday pay headache

The rules on how to calculate holiday pay are changing. What does that mean for you?

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Levison Wood: Levison Wood wants to bring a sense of adventure to the gym

60 Promotional feature

Craftsman Lockers'

With nearly 25 years’ experience of creating changing provision, Craftsman showcases some of its work

View in digital edition
View online

62 Driving participation

A warmer welcome

How can you attract the hard-to-reach groups, and how do you make this pay?

View in digital edition
View online

68 Inclusive fitness

United we stand

Many operators struggle to cater for disabled users – but there are some wonderful examples of best practice out there. We report

View in digital edition
View online

72 Functional fitness

Back to basics

We take a look at the latest breed of animal movement-based workouts

View in digital edition
View online

76 Promotional feature

Legend

Legend’s club management software solution has successfully launched in Canada. Its new clients share their thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

78 Show preview - FIBO & EHFF

Fitness comes together

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

View in digital edition
View online

84 Q&A - Randi Zuckerberg

IHRSA update

The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology

View in digital edition
View online

87 ukactive update

Future leaders

ukactive unveils a new programme designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the fitness sector

View in digital edition
View online

89 Supplier showcase

Snapshots of new installations by Core Health & Fitness and Safe Space Lockers

View in digital edition
View online

93 EMS training

Fitness-kit.net special

We round up some of the latest new launches in the area of EMS training

View in digital edition
View online

98 Research round-up

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth

You need to maintain a healthy weight as well as exercise, says new research from Sweden

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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

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...]

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

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COMPANY PROFILES

Everyone Active

Everyone Active operates leisure centres in partnership with local councils across the UK. Today, Ev [more...]

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