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EP 2017 issue 2
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5 Editor’s letter

Fitness is a vital sign

Aerobic fitness is on the verge of inclusion in medical examinations – a huge opportunity for the fitness sector on all fronts, says Kate Cracknell

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12 Letters

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A duty of care with customers’ data, questions raised over ‘weekend warrior’ data, and opportunities stemming from the new apprenticeship levy

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14 People profile

Hilary Farmiloe

We speak to Instructability’s Hilary Farmiloe about ensuring disabled people are represented in the fitness workforce

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16 People profiles

Terry Austin

Nuffield’s in-school head of wellbeing on teaching children strategies for physical and mental wellbeing

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18 People profiles

Justin McDonell

The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth

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20 News round-up


Ronaldo launches CR7 gym chain, pop-up fitness café takes exercise as payment, and MINDBODY partners with Google

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34 Fitness Foresight 2017


Mental health, artificial intelligence, meditation spaces and an insect diet. We look at some of the key trends set to impact the sector this year

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44 Interview

Saudi Arabia’s Arena Group

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

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52 Talking point

Emotional wellbeing

What more can the fitness sector do to help those suffering with mental health issues?

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58 Wellbeing Apps

There’s an app for that

Google Play’s Jeni Fisher shares her personal top five wellbeing apps

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62 Interview – Jim Graham


The former COO of The Gym Group believes there are interesting opportunities ahead for the sector – if it gets things right

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66 Software

Bounce bespoke

Software providers are beginning to cater for the specialist needs of the growing trampoline park sector

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68 Active ageing

Still got it!

Kath Hudson takes a look at a selection of inspiring programmes designed to keep older people active

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On the cover | Mohammed Fayez: Mohammed Fayez, CEO of the Arena Group, is on a mission to get Saudi Arabia moving
72 Fitness trends

Trending now

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

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74 Promotional feature

Gerflor

The prestigious Royal Automobile Club on London's Pall Mall chose a high performance Gerflor flooring solution to meet the needs of its popular gym spaces

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76 ukactive update

Getting things done

In the first of a two-part series on the evolution of ukactive, the organisation’s executive director Steven Ward looks at what’s changed over recent years

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78 IHRSA update

The evolution of Spanish fitness

A new report from MAS highlights the latest stats and growth sectors in the Spanish fitness market

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80 Promotional feature

Legend

Halo Leisure has been working with Legend software to transform its customer journeys, identify at-risk members and build stronger relationships with all customer segments

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82 Product innovations


White Studio, Technogym, Styku, Physical Company, Escape and Precor tell us about their latest launches

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85 Promotional feature

Precor

Precor launches the Experience Series EFX 800 with Converging CrossRamp

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86 Fitness-kit.net

Lock it in

We take a look at the latest new products in the field of changing room lockers

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89 Supplier showcase


Change gym installs eGym to beat off the competition, and Village Hotel Club grows appeal of functional kit by incorporating Physical Company’s APEX programming

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96 Research

Gut reaction

Prebiotics and healthy eating can reduce severity of exercise-induced asthma

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EP 2017 issue 2
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Magazine archive
5 Editor’s letter

Fitness is a vital sign

Aerobic fitness is on the verge of inclusion in medical examinations – a huge opportunity for the fitness sector on all fronts, says Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online
12 Letters

Write to reply

A duty of care with customers’ data, questions raised over ‘weekend warrior’ data, and opportunities stemming from the new apprenticeship levy

View in digital edition
View online
14 People profile

Hilary Farmiloe

We speak to Instructability’s Hilary Farmiloe about ensuring disabled people are represented in the fitness workforce

View in digital edition
View online
16 People profiles

Terry Austin

Nuffield’s in-school head of wellbeing on teaching children strategies for physical and mental wellbeing

View in digital edition
View online
18 People profiles

Justin McDonell

The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth

View in digital edition
View online
20 News round-up


Ronaldo launches CR7 gym chain, pop-up fitness café takes exercise as payment, and MINDBODY partners with Google

View in digital edition

34 Fitness Foresight 2017


Mental health, artificial intelligence, meditation spaces and an insect diet. We look at some of the key trends set to impact the sector this year

View in digital edition
View online
44 Interview

Saudi Arabia’s Arena Group

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online
52 Talking point

Emotional wellbeing

What more can the fitness sector do to help those suffering with mental health issues?

View in digital edition
View online
58 Wellbeing Apps

There’s an app for that

Google Play’s Jeni Fisher shares her personal top five wellbeing apps

View in digital edition
View online
62 Interview – Jim Graham


The former COO of The Gym Group believes there are interesting opportunities ahead for the sector – if it gets things right

View in digital edition
View online
66 Software

Bounce bespoke

Software providers are beginning to cater for the specialist needs of the growing trampoline park sector

View in digital edition
View online
68 Active ageing

Still got it!

Kath Hudson takes a look at a selection of inspiring programmes designed to keep older people active

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Mohammed Fayez: Mohammed Fayez, CEO of the Arena Group, is on a mission to get Saudi Arabia moving
72 Fitness trends

Trending now

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

View in digital edition
View online
74 Promotional feature

Gerflor

The prestigious Royal Automobile Club on London's Pall Mall chose a high performance Gerflor flooring solution to meet the needs of its popular gym spaces

View in digital edition
View online
76 ukactive update

Getting things done

In the first of a two-part series on the evolution of ukactive, the organisation’s executive director Steven Ward looks at what’s changed over recent years

View in digital edition
View online
78 IHRSA update

The evolution of Spanish fitness

A new report from MAS highlights the latest stats and growth sectors in the Spanish fitness market

View in digital edition
View online
80 Promotional feature

Legend

Halo Leisure has been working with Legend software to transform its customer journeys, identify at-risk members and build stronger relationships with all customer segments

View in digital edition
View online
82 Product innovations


White Studio, Technogym, Styku, Physical Company, Escape and Precor tell us about their latest launches

View in digital edition
View online
85 Promotional feature

Precor

Precor launches the Experience Series EFX 800 with Converging CrossRamp

View in digital edition
View online
86 Fitness-kit.net

Lock it in

We take a look at the latest new products in the field of changing room lockers

View in digital edition
View online
89 Supplier showcase


Change gym installs eGym to beat off the competition, and Village Hotel Club grows appeal of functional kit by incorporating Physical Company’s APEX programming

View in digital edition
View online
96 Research

Gut reaction

Prebiotics and healthy eating can reduce severity of exercise-induced asthma

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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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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...]
+ 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...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

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08-08 May 2024

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