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3 Editor’s letter

Tech versus bricks & mortar

Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell

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9 Letters

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Promoting sport for the disabled and making the right food choices for club catering are topics up for discussion

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10 News round-up

Pure Gym confirms IPO plans, Fitness First is sold to DW Sports, and Holmes Place deal in Israel cements market leader status

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25 Events calendar

We highlight key conferences and events coming up in the 2016 leisure calendar

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26 Interview - Glenn Earlam

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

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32 Talking point

The mid-market

Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel

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36 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

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

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38 Interview – Repeat top team

Exercise, rest, repeat

As the first two Repeat health clubs launch in Denmark, Kate Cracknell talks to the team behind the brand about catering for the Millennial market

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44 Group exercise

Hiring talent

How do you recruit the very best group exercise instructors – people who will ultimately improve your retention and bottom line? Kate Parker asks the experts

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50 Promotional feature

1Life

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub

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52 Interview – Equinox

Verena Haller & Aaron Richter

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

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56 Gymtopia series

Calorie-powered membership

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

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58 Interview - Dr Zoe Williams

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

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60 Promotional feature

Gladstone

Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers

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On the cover | Dr Zoe Williams: Dr Zoe Williams, former TV Gladiator, leads the quest to get GPs prescribing exercise

62 Sector trends

Evolution & revolution

Artificial intelligence, active workplaces and in-depth data on consumer behaviour. Welcome to the future of fitness

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66 Software

Call of duty

How can clubs use the latest software to improve communication with their staff?

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70 Promotional feature

Wattbike

Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential

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72 Swimming pools

Water features

We showcase some eye-catching pools from health clubs around the world

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76 Funding

Show me the money

Activity providers may be missing out on funding because they don’t know how to demonstrate the value of their services

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80 Promotional feature

Power Plate

The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool

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83 ukactive update

A world of wellness

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains

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84 IHRSA update

Membership patterns

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

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87 Supplier showcase

We profile recent projects from D2F, Jordan Fitness and Gerflor

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92 Studio equipment

Best in class

Some of the latest product innovations for your group exercise studio

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98 Research

Walk the walk

Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say

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EP 2016 issue 10

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Magazine archive

3 Editor’s letter

Tech versus bricks & mortar

Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online

9 Letters

Write to reply

Promoting sport for the disabled and making the right food choices for club catering are topics up for discussion

View in digital edition
View online

10 News round-up

Pure Gym confirms IPO plans, Fitness First is sold to DW Sports, and Holmes Place deal in Israel cements market leader status

View in digital edition

25 Events calendar

We highlight key conferences and events coming up in the 2016 leisure calendar

View in digital edition

26 Interview - Glenn Earlam

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

View in digital edition
View online

32 Talking point

The mid-market

Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel

View in digital edition
View online

36 Promotional feature

Matrix Fitness

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

View in digital edition
View online

38 Interview – Repeat top team

Exercise, rest, repeat

As the first two Repeat health clubs launch in Denmark, Kate Cracknell talks to the team behind the brand about catering for the Millennial market

View in digital edition
View online

44 Group exercise

Hiring talent

How do you recruit the very best group exercise instructors – people who will ultimately improve your retention and bottom line? Kate Parker asks the experts

View in digital edition
View online

50 Promotional feature

1Life

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub

View in digital edition
View online

52 Interview – Equinox

Verena Haller & Aaron Richter

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

View in digital edition
View online

56 Gymtopia series

Calorie-powered membership

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

View in digital edition
View online

58 Interview - Dr Zoe Williams

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

View in digital edition
View online

60 Promotional feature

Gladstone

Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Dr Zoe Williams: Dr Zoe Williams, former TV Gladiator, leads the quest to get GPs prescribing exercise

62 Sector trends

Evolution & revolution

Artificial intelligence, active workplaces and in-depth data on consumer behaviour. Welcome to the future of fitness

View in digital edition
View online

66 Software

Call of duty

How can clubs use the latest software to improve communication with their staff?

View in digital edition
View online

70 Promotional feature

Wattbike

Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential

View in digital edition
View online

72 Swimming pools

Water features

We showcase some eye-catching pools from health clubs around the world

View in digital edition
View online

76 Funding

Show me the money

Activity providers may be missing out on funding because they don’t know how to demonstrate the value of their services

View in digital edition
View online

80 Promotional feature

Power Plate

The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool

View in digital edition
View online

83 ukactive update

A world of wellness

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains

View in digital edition
View online

84 IHRSA update

Membership patterns

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

View in digital edition
View online

87 Supplier showcase

We profile recent projects from D2F, Jordan Fitness and Gerflor

View in digital edition
View online

92 Studio equipment

Best in class

Some of the latest product innovations for your group exercise studio

View in digital edition
View online

98 Research

Walk the walk

Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say

View in digital edition
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

Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women. [more...]

Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector

As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs. [more...]

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

Alliance Leisure

Alliance Leisure Services was specifically established to respond to the changing development need [more...]

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