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3 Editor’s letter

Combatting child obesity

The UK government’s childhood obesity strategy has been widely slammed, but there are some exciting opportunities for the fitness sector, says Kate Cracknell

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9 Letters

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Boutique fitness and exercise motivation are topics up for discussion this month

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12 People profiles - Johnny G

Johnny G, the creator of Spinning and Kranking, talks about his new mind-body creation: In-Trinity

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14 People profiles – Cliff Chen

Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi

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18 News round-up

Hard Candy’s German clubs go into administration, GLL and NCL complete their merger, and Technogym donates Olympic equipment to Rio’s slums

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32 Events calendar

A look ahead to upcoming events for wellness professionals around the world

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34 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

Following its success in 2015, the dedicated Matrix Show is back in October

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36 Interview - Tony de Leede

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

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42 Gamification

Ready, steady, GO!

The Pokémon Go craze got people off the sofa and walking for fun. So what can fitness providers learn from this success?

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44 Promotional feature

Virtuagym

Virtuagym’s software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members

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46 Boutique fitness

A new adventure

A number of mainstream US operators are venturing into the boutique fitness studio sector. We find out why

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54 Activity tracking

Tracking vs retention

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

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56 Activity tracking

Stay on track

We round up some of the hottest new fitness trackers on the market

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58 Promotional feature

Gladstone

Gladstone’s new access control solution doesn’t just provide security and attendance tracking – it also delivers insights into how customers use your facilities

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60 Outdoor schools

The world’s a playground

Outdoor education, with activity built in to learning, is delivering results for kids and teachers alike. Kate Cracknell reports

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66 Promotional feature

1Life

Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site

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68 Talking point

Junk the junk

Is it time for health clubs to stop serving unhealthy food in their facilities?

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On the cover | Tony de Leede: Tony de Leede, the Australian fitness industry veteran, talks about his new virtual-only club concept for older women

72 Nutrition

Shaping up

With so much conflicting diet advice out there, there’s a role for the fitness sector to offer clear guidance

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76 Promotional feature

Les Mills

When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness

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78 Training & qualifications

Helpful helping

How can PTs help people become more engaged in changing their behaviours?

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80 ukactive update

A new generation of leaders

Fitness sector leaders must be willing to challenge everything that’s gone before

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82 IHRSA update

2016 European Congress

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville

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84 Promotional feature

gymbudd-e promotion

oneone fitness, UK developer of premium software based solutions, has launched gym budd-e, an interactive fitness kiosk designed to transform members’ gym floor experience

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86 Service & maintenance

Up and running

We take a look at what’s new in gym servicing and maintenance

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89 Supplier showcase

The latest fitness installations from Pavigym and Technogym

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92 Promotional feature

Wattbike

The Wattbike makes athletes accountable to themselves, their coaches and teammates, with consistent, reliable data means there’s no hiding behind the numbers

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94 Show preview

LIW 2016

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event

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98 Promotional feature

Gantner

With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution

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100 LIW exhibitor news

Rounding up the new product and service launches you can expect to see at LIW

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102 Promotional feature

eGym

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

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122 Research

Window of opportunity

Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

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...]

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...]

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Life Fitness

The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with a [more...]

PSLT Ltd

PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. [more...]

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EP 2016 issue 9

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Magazine archive

3 Editor’s letter

Combatting child obesity

The UK government’s childhood obesity strategy has been widely slammed, but there are some exciting opportunities for the fitness sector, says Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online

9 Letters

Write to reply

Boutique fitness and exercise motivation are topics up for discussion this month

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profiles - Johnny G

Johnny G, the creator of Spinning and Kranking, talks about his new mind-body creation: In-Trinity

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profiles – Cliff Chen

Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi

View in digital edition
View online

18 News round-up

Hard Candy’s German clubs go into administration, GLL and NCL complete their merger, and Technogym donates Olympic equipment to Rio’s slums

View in digital edition

32 Events calendar

A look ahead to upcoming events for wellness professionals around the world

View in digital edition

34 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

Following its success in 2015, the dedicated Matrix Show is back in October

View in digital edition
View online

36 Interview - Tony de Leede

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

View in digital edition
View online

42 Gamification

Ready, steady, GO!

The Pokémon Go craze got people off the sofa and walking for fun. So what can fitness providers learn from this success?

View in digital edition
View online

44 Promotional feature

Virtuagym

Virtuagym’s software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members

View in digital edition
View online

46 Boutique fitness

A new adventure

A number of mainstream US operators are venturing into the boutique fitness studio sector. We find out why

View in digital edition
View online

54 Activity tracking

Tracking vs retention

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

View in digital edition
View online

56 Activity tracking

Stay on track

We round up some of the hottest new fitness trackers on the market

View in digital edition
View online

58 Promotional feature

Gladstone

60 Outdoor schools

The world’s a playground

Outdoor education, with activity built in to learning, is delivering results for kids and teachers alike. Kate Cracknell reports

View in digital edition
View online

66 Promotional feature

1Life

Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site

View in digital edition
View online

68 Talking point

Junk the junk

Is it time for health clubs to stop serving unhealthy food in their facilities?

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Tony de Leede: Tony de Leede, the Australian fitness industry veteran, talks about his new virtual-only club concept for older women

72 Nutrition

Shaping up

With so much conflicting diet advice out there, there’s a role for the fitness sector to offer clear guidance

View in digital edition
View online

76 Promotional feature

Les Mills

78 Training & qualifications

Helpful helping

How can PTs help people become more engaged in changing their behaviours?

View in digital edition
View online

80 ukactive update

A new generation of leaders

Fitness sector leaders must be willing to challenge everything that’s gone before

View in digital edition
View online

82 IHRSA update

2016 European Congress

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville

View in digital edition
View online

84 Promotional feature

gymbudd-e promotion

86 Service & maintenance

Up and running

We take a look at what’s new in gym servicing and maintenance

View in digital edition
View online

89 Supplier showcase

The latest fitness installations from Pavigym and Technogym

View in digital edition
View online

92 Promotional feature

Wattbike

The Wattbike makes athletes accountable to themselves, their coaches and teammates, with consistent, reliable data means there’s no hiding behind the numbers

View in digital edition
View online

94 Show preview

LIW 2016

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event

View in digital edition
View online

98 Promotional feature

Gantner

100 LIW exhibitor news

Rounding up the new product and service launches you can expect to see at LIW

View in digital edition

102 Promotional feature

eGym

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

View in digital edition
View online

122 Research

Window of opportunity

Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet

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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

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

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...]

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

Life Fitness

The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with a [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

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