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5 Editor’s letter

A new age of wellness

Wellness looks set to take centre stage in the fitness industry, says Lauretta Ihonor

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10 Letters

How the sector can help Gen Z is discussed

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12 People profile

Silke Frank

FIBO’s new event director on taking the show in a different direction this year

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14 People profile

Frank Lampard

The ex-footballer’s new venture sees him partnering with a health clinic in Dubai

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16 People profile

Timo Leppanen

Stairforce app’s co-creator on tackling inactivity

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18 News

Workout for water raises US$850,000 & Apple GymKit-enabled equipment debuts in Fitness First Australia and Virgin Active UK

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29 Events Calendar

SPATEX is one of several upcoming events

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30 Interview

Robert Cook

The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about his plans for making wellness and customer service key priorities for the fitness brand

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36 Ask an expert

Data-driven training

As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio training, is the gym-floor PT likely to become a thing of the past?

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40 Promotional feature

SRS

The power of data driven stock management

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42 Interview

Rhian Stephenson

The woman behind the evolution of Psycle on going from brand nutritionist to CEO

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50 Industry trends

Staying on trend

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

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54 Interview

Avi Yehiel

WeWork’s head of wellness explains why the workspace brand has launched a gym

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58 Talking point

Picture perfect

We discuss if it’s time for gyms to stop using images of unrealistically perfect physiques in marketing materials

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On the cover | Rhian Stephenson: Psycle’s CEO on transforming an indoor cycling studio into a multi-concept brand

62 Promotional feature

Fitquest

Science meets fitness

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64 Round-up

Focus on inclusivity

UFIT, InstructAbility, Enable Me and SFC are striving to increase industry inclusivity

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70 Buyer insight

Paul Batty

David Lloyd Clubs’ head of procurement explains how he makes purchasing decisions

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72 Promotional feature

Bodytec

Bringing EMS personal training to the classic low-cost gym

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74 Nutrition

Fitness nutrition

As gym-goers become more nutritionally savvy, they are demanding more tailored food options. How are operators responding to the opportunity presented?

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78 SIBEC 2017 review

Olympic Dreams

Keynote speaker Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards talks to us about going to the Calgary Winter Olympics and the power of sport

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80 Promotional feature

Legend

Kiosks, Concierges and Convenience

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82 ukactive update

The year of action

ukactive’s CEO Steve Ward says the charity is focused on turning “promises into action”

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84 IHRSA update

Derek Gallup

IHRSA’s new chair shares his plans for his time at the organisation and discusses his role at private-equity firm NeV

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86 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Technogym and Versaclimber are among the latest fitness products on the market

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92 Research

Vision fitness

US researchers say that regular exercise may be the secret to reducing the risk of the common eye condition glaucoma

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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...]

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...]

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Mindbody

Mindbody is the leading business management software for the fitness and wellness industries. [more...]

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EP 2018 issue 1

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Magazine archive

5 Editor’s letter

A new age of wellness

Wellness looks set to take centre stage in the fitness industry, says Lauretta Ihonor

View in digital edition
View online

10 Letters

How the sector can help Gen Z is discussed

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profile

Silke Frank

FIBO’s new event director on taking the show in a different direction this year

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profile

Frank Lampard

The ex-footballer’s new venture sees him partnering with a health clinic in Dubai

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Timo Leppanen

Stairforce app’s co-creator on tackling inactivity

View in digital edition
View online

18 News

Workout for water raises US$850,000 & Apple GymKit-enabled equipment debuts in Fitness First Australia and Virgin Active UK

View in digital edition

29 Events Calendar

SPATEX is one of several upcoming events

View in digital edition

30 Interview

Robert Cook

The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about his plans for making wellness and customer service key priorities for the fitness brand

View in digital edition
View online

36 Ask an expert

Data-driven training

As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio training, is the gym-floor PT likely to become a thing of the past?

View in digital edition
View online

40 Promotional feature

SRS

The power of data driven stock management

View in digital edition
View online

42 Interview

Rhian Stephenson

The woman behind the evolution of Psycle on going from brand nutritionist to CEO

View in digital edition
View online

50 Industry trends

Staying on trend

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

View in digital edition
View online

54 Interview

Avi Yehiel

WeWork’s head of wellness explains why the workspace brand has launched a gym

View in digital edition
View online

58 Talking point

Picture perfect

We discuss if it’s time for gyms to stop using images of unrealistically perfect physiques in marketing materials

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Rhian Stephenson: Psycle’s CEO on transforming an indoor cycling studio into a multi-concept brand

62 Promotional feature

Fitquest

Science meets fitness

View in digital edition
View online

64 Round-up

Focus on inclusivity

UFIT, InstructAbility, Enable Me and SFC are striving to increase industry inclusivity

View in digital edition
View online

70 Buyer insight

Paul Batty

David Lloyd Clubs’ head of procurement explains how he makes purchasing decisions

View in digital edition
View online

72 Promotional feature

Bodytec

Bringing EMS personal training to the classic low-cost gym

View in digital edition
View online

74 Nutrition

Fitness nutrition

As gym-goers become more nutritionally savvy, they are demanding more tailored food options. How are operators responding to the opportunity presented?

View in digital edition
View online

78 SIBEC 2017 review

Olympic Dreams

Keynote speaker Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards talks to us about going to the Calgary Winter Olympics and the power of sport

View in digital edition
View online

80 Promotional feature

Legend

Kiosks, Concierges and Convenience

View in digital edition
View online

82 ukactive update

The year of action

ukactive’s CEO Steve Ward says the charity is focused on turning “promises into action”

View in digital edition
View online

84 IHRSA update

Derek Gallup

IHRSA’s new chair shares his plans for his time at the organisation and discusses his role at private-equity firm NeV

View in digital edition
View online

86 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

Technogym and Versaclimber are among the latest fitness products on the market

View in digital edition
View online

92 Research

Vision fitness

US researchers say that regular exercise may be the secret to reducing the risk of the common eye condition glaucoma

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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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

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...]

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

+ More featured suppliers

COMPANY PROFILES

Mindbody

Mindbody is the leading business management software for the fitness and wellness industries. [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

+ More catalogues