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5 Editor’s letter

Partnering with the NHS

As the NHS opens its door to collaboration, the fitness sector must show how its services can deliver on the public health agenda, says Kate Cracknell

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11 Letters

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Have the experts got obesity wrong – does exercise really lead to weight loss, asks Jamie Hayes, CEO of TRIBE Team Training

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12 People profiles

Florian Cartoux

Florian Cartoux, director of IHRSA Europe, on the body’s recent achievements and plans for the future

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14 People profiles

Michael Burkert

Managing director at INTOTRI Michael Burkert tells how INTOTRI is removing the barriers to triathlon participation

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16 People profiles

Rudy Fabiano

Rudy Fabiano, president of Fabiano Designs, discusses how good design can benefit health clubs

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18 News round-up

SoulCycle opens in Canada, Barrecore plans UK expansion, and Wexer acquires Dutch-based ClubVirtual

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30 Events calendar

A preview of key health and fitness events around the world for the year ahead

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34 Interview

Scott Best & Martin Seibold

DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces

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42 Talking point

Money talks

As we move into 2017, how will the health and fitness market get the capital it needs to grow? Kath Hudson talks to our panel of experts

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46 Industry perspective

Look back to look forward

Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017

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48 Retention

War on attrition

Software originally designed to fight crime is now being used to battle health club attrition. Dr Paul Bedford reports

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52 Group exercise

Class act

What new group exercise initiatives will emerge in 2017? A selection of operators from across the globe tell us their plans

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60 Industry research

Boutique boom

A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report

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62 Promotional feature

1Life

Empowering inactive populations to take control of their health through physical activity is one of the biggest challenges local authorities currently face. Step forward 1Life, which has pioneered a winning solution to transform lives across Milton Keynes’ deconditioned market

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64 Nutrition

Friend or foe

Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?

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On the cover | Scott Best and Martin Seibold: Scott Best and Martin Seibold on bringing Fitness First UK and DW Sports together to be “not the coolest, nor the biggest, but the best”

66 Tech series

Google your goals

Goals in Google Calendar can help users make time for more exercise. Florian Goerisch explains how it works

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68 Technology trends

Virtual healing

A groundbreaking project in Sweden used virtual reality to help kids overcome a fear of water

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72 Promotional feature

FIBO

FIBO 2017 is fast approaching. FIBO’s Cornelia Tautenhahn went behind the scenes with event director Ralph Scholz to find out what goes into the organisation of this global trade show

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74 Customer service

A service culture

Business coach Andy Bourne on how clubs can deliver great customer service

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77 ukactive update

The miracle cure

Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, recently challenged the fitness industry to get involved in preventing lifestyle diseases

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78 Promotional feature

Legend

Cycloparks steps its online offering up a gear with Legend, substantially increasing website traffic and online bookings by giving customers a website that's informative and easy to use

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80 SIBEC review

Create fans not customers

This year’s keynote speaker at SIBEC – Chris Brindley, MD of Metro Bank –explains how his experiences at the UK chain could be applied to the fitness sector

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82 IHRSA update

IHRSA 2017

The countdown to IHRSA 2017 has begun. Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the keynotes and highlights of the upcoming show

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84 Promotional feature

Matrix

Leighton Park School and Queen Anne’s School are encouraging girls to develop lifelong fitness habits with new equipment from Matrix

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86 CV equipment

Up the pace

Kate Corney rounds up some of the latest innovations in cardio equipment, including steppers, rowers and more

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92 Research

The aerobic advantage

A new study shows that sustained aerobic exercise might be more beneficial for our brain than anaerobic exercise

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5 Editor’s letter

Partnering with the NHS

As the NHS opens its door to collaboration, the fitness sector must show how its services can deliver on the public health agenda, says Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online

11 Letters

Write to reply

Have the experts got obesity wrong – does exercise really lead to weight loss, asks Jamie Hayes, CEO of TRIBE Team Training

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12 People profiles

Florian Cartoux

Florian Cartoux, director of IHRSA Europe, on the body’s recent achievements and plans for the future

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profiles

Michael Burkert

Managing director at INTOTRI Michael Burkert tells how INTOTRI is removing the barriers to triathlon participation

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profiles

Rudy Fabiano

Rudy Fabiano, president of Fabiano Designs, discusses how good design can benefit health clubs

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View online

18 News round-up

SoulCycle opens in Canada, Barrecore plans UK expansion, and Wexer acquires Dutch-based ClubVirtual

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30 Events calendar

A preview of key health and fitness events around the world for the year ahead

View in digital edition

34 Interview

Scott Best & Martin Seibold

DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces

View in digital edition
View online

42 Talking point

Money talks

As we move into 2017, how will the health and fitness market get the capital it needs to grow? Kath Hudson talks to our panel of experts

View in digital edition
View online

46 Industry perspective

Look back to look forward

Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017

View in digital edition
View online

48 Retention

War on attrition

Software originally designed to fight crime is now being used to battle health club attrition. Dr Paul Bedford reports

View in digital edition
View online

52 Group exercise

Class act

What new group exercise initiatives will emerge in 2017? A selection of operators from across the globe tell us their plans

View in digital edition
View online

60 Industry research

Boutique boom

A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report

View in digital edition
View online

62 Promotional feature

1Life

64 Nutrition

Friend or foe

Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Scott Best and Martin Seibold: Scott Best and Martin Seibold on bringing Fitness First UK and DW Sports together to be “not the coolest, nor the biggest, but the best”

66 Tech series

Google your goals

Goals in Google Calendar can help users make time for more exercise. Florian Goerisch explains how it works

View in digital edition
View online

68 Technology trends

Virtual healing

A groundbreaking project in Sweden used virtual reality to help kids overcome a fear of water

View in digital edition
View online

72 Promotional feature

FIBO

74 Customer service

A service culture

Business coach Andy Bourne on how clubs can deliver great customer service

View in digital edition
View online

77 ukactive update

The miracle cure

Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, recently challenged the fitness industry to get involved in preventing lifestyle diseases

View in digital edition
View online

78 Promotional feature

Legend

80 SIBEC review

Create fans not customers

This year’s keynote speaker at SIBEC – Chris Brindley, MD of Metro Bank –explains how his experiences at the UK chain could be applied to the fitness sector

View in digital edition
View online

82 IHRSA update

IHRSA 2017

The countdown to IHRSA 2017 has begun. Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the keynotes and highlights of the upcoming show

View in digital edition
View online

84 Promotional feature

Matrix

Leighton Park School and Queen Anne’s School are encouraging girls to develop lifelong fitness habits with new equipment from Matrix

View in digital edition
View online

86 CV equipment

Up the pace

Kate Corney rounds up some of the latest innovations in cardio equipment, including steppers, rowers and more

View in digital edition
View online

92 Research

The aerobic advantage

A new study shows that sustained aerobic exercise might be more beneficial for our brain than anaerobic exercise

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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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...]

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...]

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COMPANY PROFILES

PSLT Ltd

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

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