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5 Editor’s letter

Real-time revolution

Real-time insight into members’ exercise patterns and behaviours will change the industry, says Liz Terry

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10 People profile

Zac Purchase

The Olympic rowing champion discusses his new gym – Zacs Fitness – which provides functional training in small groups

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12 People profile

Justine Williams

Justine tells us about the Les Mills Born to Move programme, which aims to get children moving

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14 People profile

Ian Pickles and Imogen Buxton-Pickles

The founders of iMoves and winners of ukactive's ActiveLab competition on providing PE and dance packages to schools

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16 News round-up


Study finds that heathy obesity is a myth, Hilton launches in-room fitness, record number of gym users reported in the US

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27 Events calendar


EuropeActive’s Executive Leadership Forum and ukactive’s Ignite and Flame Conference are both coming up this month

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28 Interview

Nikolay Pryanishnikov

The CEO of Russian fitness operator World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about new ventures in Moscow and beyond

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34 Talking point

Artificial Intelligence

Is AI to be feared or embraced by operators in the health and fitness industry?

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38 Research

Growth curve

Who are the biggest, most profitable club operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all

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44 Promotional feature

miha Bodytec

As a personal trainer for 13 years, James Seilo has worked with all kinds of clients. Since adopting the miha bodytec system, he tells us how it's transformed his mobile PT business

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46 Interview David Lloyd


The health club and sports entrepreneur speaks to Steph Eaves about creating a brand new adventure park concept

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50 Research

Dawn of a golden age

The latest figures from The Leisure Database Company show strong growth in the UK the market. David Minton reports

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54 Promotional feature

DFC

DFC’s My Payments service is a revolutionary online portal that takes the pain out of gym payments, helping to boost revenue and retention while enabling operators to focus on delivering top quality fitness experiences

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56 Live Streaming

Streaming big

Live streaming of classes is a hot trend that fitness operators should be embracing, Tom Walker finds out why

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On the cover | Nikolay Pryanishnikov: The CEO of Russian fitness operator World Class shares his expansion
62 Fitness

Movement as medicine

Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the lines between fitness and spa in the ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks to the company’s founder James Duigan about his loyal tribe of followers

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66 Promotional feature

Les Mills

Les Mills’ The Trip transforms the group fitness offering at West Wood Club in Dublin

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69 ukactive update

A new dawn

ukactive’s newly-appointed CEO, Steve Ward, examines the many exciting opportunities ahead for our sector

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70 IHRSA update

Learning from Latin America

A new report from IHRSA gives valuable data on the Latin American fitness market, showing a robust industry made up of 65,000 clubs

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72 Ask the Experts

The power of data

Real-time activity data could pave the way for a new era of customer insight. The DataHub currently holds information from 157 health, fitness, sport and leisure operators relating to the visits of seven million individuals

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76 Promotional feature

BSW

Flooring is often overlooked as an essential part of a fitness club's 'kit'. German specialist BSW explains how the right flooring can dramatically improve the fitness experience

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79 Interiors

Take the floor

Having the right flooring in the right place underpins the whole fitness member experience. Steph Eaves asks the experts to advise on this key purchase for clubs

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85 Supplier showcase


Eastern Leisure Centre in Cardiff gets new state-of-the-art flooring from Gerflor as part of a £6.5m makeover

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86 fitness-kit.net special

FIBO innovations

Lauren Heath-Jones looks at some of the most innovative products from FIBO 2017

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92 Research

Tackling mental health

A recent report has found that having good cardiorespiratory fitness may cut the risk of death in men who suffer from depression or anxiety by up to half

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W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
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EP 2017 issue 6
Download PDF
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Magazine archive
5 Editor’s letter

Real-time revolution

Real-time insight into members’ exercise patterns and behaviours will change the industry, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online
10 People profile

Zac Purchase

The Olympic rowing champion discusses his new gym – Zacs Fitness – which provides functional training in small groups

View in digital edition
View online
12 People profile

Justine Williams

Justine tells us about the Les Mills Born to Move programme, which aims to get children moving

View in digital edition
View online
14 People profile

Ian Pickles and Imogen Buxton-Pickles

The founders of iMoves and winners of ukactive's ActiveLab competition on providing PE and dance packages to schools

View in digital edition
View online
16 News round-up


Study finds that heathy obesity is a myth, Hilton launches in-room fitness, record number of gym users reported in the US

View in digital edition

27 Events calendar


EuropeActive’s Executive Leadership Forum and ukactive’s Ignite and Flame Conference are both coming up this month

View in digital edition

28 Interview

Nikolay Pryanishnikov

The CEO of Russian fitness operator World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about new ventures in Moscow and beyond

View in digital edition
View online
34 Talking point

Artificial Intelligence

Is AI to be feared or embraced by operators in the health and fitness industry?

View in digital edition
View online
38 Research

Growth curve

Who are the biggest, most profitable club operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all

View in digital edition
View online
44 Promotional feature

miha Bodytec

As a personal trainer for 13 years, James Seilo has worked with all kinds of clients. Since adopting the miha bodytec system, he tells us how it's transformed his mobile PT business

View in digital edition
View online
46 Interview David Lloyd


The health club and sports entrepreneur speaks to Steph Eaves about creating a brand new adventure park concept

View in digital edition
View online
50 Research

Dawn of a golden age

The latest figures from The Leisure Database Company show strong growth in the UK the market. David Minton reports

View in digital edition
View online
54 Promotional feature

DFC

DFC’s My Payments service is a revolutionary online portal that takes the pain out of gym payments, helping to boost revenue and retention while enabling operators to focus on delivering top quality fitness experiences

View in digital edition
View online
56 Live Streaming

Streaming big

Live streaming of classes is a hot trend that fitness operators should be embracing, Tom Walker finds out why

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Nikolay Pryanishnikov: The CEO of Russian fitness operator World Class shares his expansion
62 Fitness

Movement as medicine

Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the lines between fitness and spa in the ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks to the company’s founder James Duigan about his loyal tribe of followers

View in digital edition
View online
66 Promotional feature

Les Mills

Les Mills’ The Trip transforms the group fitness offering at West Wood Club in Dublin

View in digital edition
View online
69 ukactive update

A new dawn

ukactive’s newly-appointed CEO, Steve Ward, examines the many exciting opportunities ahead for our sector

View in digital edition
View online
70 IHRSA update

Learning from Latin America

A new report from IHRSA gives valuable data on the Latin American fitness market, showing a robust industry made up of 65,000 clubs

View in digital edition
View online
72 Ask the Experts

The power of data

Real-time activity data could pave the way for a new era of customer insight. The DataHub currently holds information from 157 health, fitness, sport and leisure operators relating to the visits of seven million individuals

View in digital edition
View online
76 Promotional feature

BSW

Flooring is often overlooked as an essential part of a fitness club's 'kit'. German specialist BSW explains how the right flooring can dramatically improve the fitness experience

View in digital edition
View online
79 Interiors

Take the floor

Having the right flooring in the right place underpins the whole fitness member experience. Steph Eaves asks the experts to advise on this key purchase for clubs

View in digital edition
View online
85 Supplier showcase


Eastern Leisure Centre in Cardiff gets new state-of-the-art flooring from Gerflor as part of a £6.5m makeover

View in digital edition
View online
86 fitness-kit.net special

FIBO innovations

Lauren Heath-Jones looks at some of the most innovative products from FIBO 2017

View in digital edition
View online
92 Research

Tackling mental health

A recent report has found that having good cardiorespiratory fitness may cut the risk of death in men who suffer from depression or anxiety by up to half

View in digital edition
View online
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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...]
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COMPANY PROFILES
Safe Space Lockers

We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke man [more...]
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+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
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08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

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10-12 May 2024

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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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