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3 Editor’s letter

The psychology of gym-goers

Addressing three key user needs may boost gym penetration rates, says Lauretta Ihonor

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8 Letters

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Do GPs need physical activity education?

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10 People profile

Helen Quirk

The exercise psychologist on combining psychology with gym design

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12 People profile

Jane Moodie

Challenge through Sport Initiative’s project coordinator explains how exercise is helping people to overcome substance misuse

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14 People profiles

Emma & Matthias Lehners

The Bodystreet founders on EMS franchising

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16 News round-up

Fortë partners with Wexer and The Gym Group buys 18 Lifestyle Fitness gyms

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27 Events calendar

The ISPA conference and IHRSA’s European congress take place this month

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28 Interview

Jean-Ann Marnoch

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

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34 Round-up

First step to fitness

Kath Hudson explores the best tools for helping deconditioned people feel

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40 Safety special

Risky business

Tom Walker investigates legal liability – exploring the considerations operators must make to ensure they keep themselves and their customers safe

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44 Safety special

Playing safe

How can instructors prioritise safety in group exercise classes without having to compromise on the fun experience and great results participants expect?

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50 Interview

Lee Mullins

The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium, talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing

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On the cover | Lee Mullins: The founder of Workshop Gymnasium on global growth and working with Bulgari Hotels

56 ukactive update

Active leisure trends

Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a new report on leisure centre usage trends

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60 Promotional feature

Matrix

Building a strong foundation

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62 Data protection

Handle with care

We explain what operators need to do to get ready for the upcoming change to data protection legislation

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68 Technology

Virtually fit

The latest virtual reality innovations providing exercisers with an engaging and entertaining approach to working out

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72 Dance fitness

Let’s dance

We catch up with the founder of dancebased fitness concept Swing Train

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79 Supplier showcase

Racing ahead

Cybex kits out F1 team William Racing’s gym, and Precor’s Queenax units feature in a £5m Lancaster leisure centre revamp

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82 IHRSA update

Staying Competitive

Catherine Larner looks at how a UK country club is staying competitive with IHRSA’s support and resources

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84 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

We round up the sector’s latest products

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90 Research

Working out the brain

New research shows that exercising just before studying can improve the Brain

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EP 2017 issue 10

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

3 Editor’s letter

The psychology of gym-goers

Addressing three key user needs may boost gym penetration rates, says Lauretta Ihonor

View in digital edition
View online

8 Letters

Write to reply

Do GPs need physical activity education?

View in digital edition
View online

10 People profile

Helen Quirk

The exercise psychologist on combining psychology with gym design

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profile

Jane Moodie

Challenge through Sport Initiative’s project coordinator explains how exercise is helping people to overcome substance misuse

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profiles

Emma & Matthias Lehners

The Bodystreet founders on EMS franchising

View in digital edition
View online

16 News round-up

Fortë partners with Wexer and The Gym Group buys 18 Lifestyle Fitness gyms

View in digital edition

27 Events calendar

The ISPA conference and IHRSA’s European congress take place this month

View in digital edition

28 Interview

Jean-Ann Marnoch

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

View in digital edition
View online

34 Round-up

First step to fitness

Kath Hudson explores the best tools for helping deconditioned people feel

View in digital edition
View online

40 Safety special

Risky business

Tom Walker investigates legal liability – exploring the considerations operators must make to ensure they keep themselves and their customers safe

View in digital edition
View online

44 Safety special

Playing safe

How can instructors prioritise safety in group exercise classes without having to compromise on the fun experience and great results participants expect?

View in digital edition
View online

50 Interview

Lee Mullins

The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium, talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Lee Mullins: The founder of Workshop Gymnasium on global growth and working with Bulgari Hotels

56 ukactive update

Active leisure trends

Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a new report on leisure centre usage trends

View in digital edition
View online

60 Promotional feature

Matrix

Building a strong foundation

View in digital edition
View online

62 Data protection

Handle with care

We explain what operators need to do to get ready for the upcoming change to data protection legislation

View in digital edition
View online

68 Technology

Virtually fit

The latest virtual reality innovations providing exercisers with an engaging and entertaining approach to working out

View in digital edition
View online

72 Dance fitness

Let’s dance

We catch up with the founder of dancebased fitness concept Swing Train

View in digital edition
View online

79 Supplier showcase

Racing ahead

Cybex kits out F1 team William Racing’s gym, and Precor’s Queenax units feature in a £5m Lancaster leisure centre revamp

View in digital edition
View online

82 IHRSA update

Staying Competitive

Catherine Larner looks at how a UK country club is staying competitive with IHRSA’s support and resources

View in digital edition
View online

84 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

We round up the sector’s latest products

View in digital edition
View online

90 Research

Working out the brain

New research shows that exercising just before studying can improve the Brain

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View online

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Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children.

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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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