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5 Editor’s letter

The mind-body connection

By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

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11 Letters

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ukactive’s initiative for healthier food in leisure environments, and the need for health clubs to embrace virtual fitness

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12 People profiles

Guy Hacking

Co-founder Guy Hacking talks about building the Tribe community

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14 People profiles

Coss Marte

Former prisoner Coss Marte on his fitness concept ConBody

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16 News round-up

Orangetheory opens 500th studio, Pure Gym abandons stock market plans and ukactive launches mentor initiative

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31 Events calendar

We highlight key industry conferences and events coming up in the 2016/2017 health and fitness calendar

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34 Interview – Colin Milner

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

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40 Talking point

Active @ work

If sitting is the new smoking, how can the fitness industry help sedentary workers to get moving? We ask the experts

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46 Secondary spend

Added value

Improving secondary spend in your club can improve both your finances and your members’ experience

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50 Retention

Leading by example

What’s the single best thing you’ve done in the past year to boost retention? Four operators tell their stories

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54 Promotional feature

Matrix

Matrix Fitness's first dedicated industry event offered a successful and lively mix of product demonstrations, trainings, seminar discussions and networking opportunities

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56 Social media

Social video

Snapchat and Facebook Live are changing social media. Video should be a key part of your strategy, says Tom Godwin

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58 Interview – Katja Ekvall

A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners

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60 The Studio Sector

Lessons from boutiques

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

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66 Promotional feature

Technogym

Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking

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On the cover | Colin Milner: The ICAA’s Colin Milner is on a mission to change the way we age

68 Wellness hotels

Travel well

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

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74 Wellness Travel

Healthy holidays

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

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76 Promotional feature

React Fitness and Styku

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

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78 IHRSA update

The great Dane

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

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81 ukactive update

The age of opportunity

A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector

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82 Tech series

Need an app?

With the majority of Millennials owning a smartphone, apps are becoming a must-have tool for businesses. So who should operators turn to if they want to build one?

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87 Supplier showcase

We look at recent projects involving the Matrix In-Trinity board, Life Fitness’ SYNRGY360 and Precor’s latest CV range

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92 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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94 Show review

LIW 2016

From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016

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100 Promotional feature

Gerflor

Huddersfield University and Leeds fitness centre, ProFIT28, get to grips with their newly installed Gerflor products

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103 Flooring innovations

Totally floored

Kate Corney looks at the latest innovations in sport and leisure flooring

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108 Research

Mind the gap

The brains of overweight people could be 10 years older than those of their leaner counterparts, say scientists from Cambridge

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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...]

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...]

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EP 2016 issue 11

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Magazine archive

5 Editor’s letter

The mind-body connection

11 Letters

Write to reply

ukactive’s initiative for healthier food in leisure environments, and the need for health clubs to embrace virtual fitness

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profiles

Guy Hacking

Co-founder Guy Hacking talks about building the Tribe community

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profiles

Coss Marte

Former prisoner Coss Marte on his fitness concept ConBody

View in digital edition
View online

16 News round-up

Orangetheory opens 500th studio, Pure Gym abandons stock market plans and ukactive launches mentor initiative

View in digital edition

31 Events calendar

We highlight key industry conferences and events coming up in the 2016/2017 health and fitness calendar

View in digital edition

34 Interview – Colin Milner

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

View in digital edition
View online

40 Talking point

Active @ work

If sitting is the new smoking, how can the fitness industry help sedentary workers to get moving? We ask the experts

View in digital edition
View online

46 Secondary spend

Added value

Improving secondary spend in your club can improve both your finances and your members’ experience

View in digital edition
View online

50 Retention

Leading by example

What’s the single best thing you’ve done in the past year to boost retention? Four operators tell their stories

View in digital edition
View online

54 Promotional feature

Matrix

56 Social media

Social video

Snapchat and Facebook Live are changing social media. Video should be a key part of your strategy, says Tom Godwin

View in digital edition
View online

58 Interview – Katja Ekvall

A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners

View in digital edition
View online

60 The Studio Sector

Lessons from boutiques

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

View in digital edition
View online

66 Promotional feature

Technogym

On the cover | Colin Milner: The ICAA’s Colin Milner is on a mission to change the way we age

68 Wellness hotels

Travel well

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

View in digital edition
View online

74 Wellness Travel

Healthy holidays

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

View in digital edition
View online

76 Promotional feature

React Fitness and Styku

78 IHRSA update

The great Dane

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

View in digital edition
View online

81 ukactive update

The age of opportunity

A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector

View in digital edition
View online

82 Tech series

Need an app?

87 Supplier showcase

We look at recent projects involving the Matrix In-Trinity board, Life Fitness’ SYNRGY360 and Precor’s latest CV range

View in digital edition
View online

92 Promotional feature

Gantner

94 Show review

LIW 2016

From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016

View in digital edition
View online

100 Promotional feature

Gerflor

Huddersfield University and Leeds fitness centre, ProFIT28, get to grips with their newly installed Gerflor products

View in digital edition
View online

103 Flooring innovations

Totally floored

Kate Corney looks at the latest innovations in sport and leisure flooring

View in digital edition
View online

108 Research

Mind the gap

The brains of overweight people could be 10 years older than those of their leaner counterparts, say scientists from Cambridge

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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...]

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

IndigoFitness

We Create Training Spaces! We've been designing and delivering high quality training spaces for alm [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

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