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EP 2016 issue 7
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3 Editor’s letter

Moving away from BMI

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

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9 Letters

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Mental health at work, technology for PTs, the value of data and self-powered kit are this month’s topics

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12 News round-up


Virgin Active sheds clubs in the UK but continues its expansion in Asia Pacific, and is your gym due a VAT rebate?

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25 Events calendar


A look ahead to the key health and fitness trade events around the world

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26 Talking point

Influencing behaviour

Can clubs harness the power of social media to get more people moving?

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30 Interview

Brian Schuring

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

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38 Gymtopia

Project Walk

Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries

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42 Promotional feature

payasUgym

payasUgym’s new Partner Portal provides operators with the marketplace data they need to make their business more competitive

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44 Kids’ fitness

Child’s play

A look at some of the latest physical activity initiatives to get kids moving

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50 Corporate wellness

Workforce wellbeing

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

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54 Gamification

Making fitness fun

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

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56 Promotional feature

1Life

1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market

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60 Canicross

Canine activities

Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross

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62 Tower running

On the up

The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities

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On the cover | Brian and Jess Schuring: Heartcore’s Brian and Jess Schuring on their recipe for success: achieving results for their members
66 Heart rate training

Heart of the matter

Is heart rate training the magic bullet for all members to get results?

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72 Retention

‘Does it matter what I say?’

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

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78 Promotional feature

Gladstone

Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software

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80 IHRSA update

Global growth

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

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84 Payment systems

Make it pay

Our panel of experts discuss the latest innovations designed to make it easier for members to spend money at their gym

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87 ukactive update

A shared mission

Sport England’s evolution – encapsulated in its new strategy – means sport and fitness are now on the same page, says ukactive’s Steven Ward

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88 Promotional feature

EZ-Runner

EZ-Runner’s solution for The Third Space has enhanced both the online and in-club member experience

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90 SIBEC review

Gareth Thomas

The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport

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92 Functional training

fitness-kit.net

We round up some of the newest functional fitness products to hit the market

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98 Research

Risk management

Scientists in the US have released a study indicating that exercise could lower the chances of women getting cervical cancer

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EP 2016 issue 7
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Magazine archive
3 Editor’s letter

Moving away from BMI

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online
9 Letters

Write to reply

Mental health at work, technology for PTs, the value of data and self-powered kit are this month’s topics

View in digital edition
View online
12 News round-up


Virgin Active sheds clubs in the UK but continues its expansion in Asia Pacific, and is your gym due a VAT rebate?

View in digital edition

25 Events calendar


A look ahead to the key health and fitness trade events around the world

View in digital edition

26 Talking point

Influencing behaviour

Can clubs harness the power of social media to get more people moving?

View in digital edition
View online
30 Interview

Brian Schuring

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

View in digital edition
View online
38 Gymtopia

Project Walk

Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries

View in digital edition
View online
42 Promotional feature

payasUgym

payasUgym’s new Partner Portal provides operators with the marketplace data they need to make their business more competitive

View in digital edition
View online
44 Kids’ fitness

Child’s play

A look at some of the latest physical activity initiatives to get kids moving

View in digital edition
View online
50 Corporate wellness

Workforce wellbeing

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

View in digital edition
View online
54 Gamification

Making fitness fun

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

View in digital edition
View online
56 Promotional feature

1Life

1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market

View in digital edition
View online
60 Canicross

Canine activities

Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross

View in digital edition
View online
62 Tower running

On the up

The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Brian and Jess Schuring: Heartcore’s Brian and Jess Schuring on their recipe for success: achieving results for their members
66 Heart rate training

Heart of the matter

Is heart rate training the magic bullet for all members to get results?

View in digital edition
View online
72 Retention

‘Does it matter what I say?’

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

View in digital edition
View online
78 Promotional feature

Gladstone

Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software

View in digital edition
View online
80 IHRSA update

Global growth

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

View in digital edition
View online
84 Payment systems

Make it pay

Our panel of experts discuss the latest innovations designed to make it easier for members to spend money at their gym

View in digital edition
View online
87 ukactive update

A shared mission

Sport England’s evolution – encapsulated in its new strategy – means sport and fitness are now on the same page, says ukactive’s Steven Ward

View in digital edition
View online
88 Promotional feature

EZ-Runner

EZ-Runner’s solution for The Third Space has enhanced both the online and in-club member experience

View in digital edition
View online
90 SIBEC review

Gareth Thomas

The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport

View in digital edition
View online
92 Functional training

fitness-kit.net

We round up some of the newest functional fitness products to hit the market

View in digital edition
View online
98 Research

Risk management

Scientists in the US have released a study indicating that exercise could lower the chances of women getting cervical cancer

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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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Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
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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...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.

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

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08-08 May 2024

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10-12 May 2024

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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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