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5 Editor’s letter

Maintaining choice while embracing change

Gyms need to prioritise member preference when making wellbeing-focused changes

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12 Letters

Can group exercise classes improve bone health

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14 People profile

Tim Benjamin

The ex-Olympic athlete shares his growth plans for the Fitness Space franchise

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16 People profile

Neil King

The energié group has appointed a new COO

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18 People profile

Dalton Han

POPiN’s co-founder explains how operators can benefit from the pay-per-minute app

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20 News round-up

Nuffield launches aquarium-based classes, fitness app Sweatcoin gets a US$5.7m investment and Viva Gym buys Fitness Hut

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31 Events calendar

The CIMSPA conference, ACSM Team Physician Course take place this month and MoonWalk London in May.

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32 Interview

Steen Albrechtslund

Fitness World’s CEO on how health clubs can use retail principles to succeed

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40 Talking point

Men in class

We ask industry leaders what can be done to attract more men to group exercise

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46 Fitness foresight

Fitness foresight 2018

Discover the fitness trends and concepts we predict will shape the health and fitness sector over the coming years

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56 Interview

Barbara den Bak

While the boutique fitness scene remains small in the Netherlands, the founder of boutique concept High Studios says she isn’t worried and has high hopes for the sector

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On the cover | Barbara Den Bak: Meet the woman taking boutique fitness in the Netherlands to new heights

62 Ask an expert

A new mid-market?

Independent operators are increasingly creating an affordable and personalised experience for customers. Does this signal a shift in the current market set up?

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66 Work place fitness

Fit to work

Tom Walker asks if fitness and sports science principles hold the key to boosting workforce productivity among corporate as well as fitness companies

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70 Changing rooms

A neutral stance

We explore if it is time for all gyms and studios to swap single-sex, communal changing spaces for gender-neutral facilities

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77 Supplier showcase

Workforce transformation

Technogym kits out Roehampton Club, Legend boosts staff activity levels with Myzone’s gaming technology and Precor equipment takes centre stage in new University of Edinburgh gym

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82 ukactive update

Building a generation of global leaders

Steven Ward explains the goals of the Global Active Leaders Programme

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84 IHRSA update

IHRSA 2018

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the upcoming IHRSA 2018

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86 Fitneess-kit.net

Product Innovation

We round up the latest product launches, including Physical Company’s Surge Storm

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92 Research

Fitness personalities

New research suggests that personality determines the type of exercise regime a person will get the most benefit from

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EP 2018 issue 2

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Magazine archive

5 Editor’s letter

Maintaining choice while embracing change

Gyms need to prioritise member preference when making wellbeing-focused changes

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Can group exercise classes improve bone health

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profile

Tim Benjamin

The ex-Olympic athlete shares his growth plans for the Fitness Space franchise

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Neil King

The energié group has appointed a new COO

View in digital edition
View online

18 People profile

Dalton Han

POPiN’s co-founder explains how operators can benefit from the pay-per-minute app

View in digital edition
View online

20 News round-up

Nuffield launches aquarium-based classes, fitness app Sweatcoin gets a US$5.7m investment and Viva Gym buys Fitness Hut

View in digital edition

31 Events calendar

The CIMSPA conference, ACSM Team Physician Course take place this month and MoonWalk London in May.

View in digital edition

32 Interview

Steen Albrechtslund

Fitness World’s CEO on how health clubs can use retail principles to succeed

View in digital edition
View online

40 Talking point

Men in class

We ask industry leaders what can be done to attract more men to group exercise

View in digital edition
View online

46 Fitness foresight

Fitness foresight 2018

Discover the fitness trends and concepts we predict will shape the health and fitness sector over the coming years

View in digital edition
View online

56 Interview

Barbara den Bak

On the cover | Barbara Den Bak: Meet the woman taking boutique fitness in the Netherlands to new heights

62 Ask an expert

A new mid-market?

Independent operators are increasingly creating an affordable and personalised experience for customers. Does this signal a shift in the current market set up?

View in digital edition
View online

66 Work place fitness

Fit to work

Tom Walker asks if fitness and sports science principles hold the key to boosting workforce productivity among corporate as well as fitness companies

View in digital edition
View online

70 Changing rooms

A neutral stance

We explore if it is time for all gyms and studios to swap single-sex, communal changing spaces for gender-neutral facilities

View in digital edition
View online

77 Supplier showcase

Workforce transformation

82 ukactive update

Building a generation of global leaders

Steven Ward explains the goals of the Global Active Leaders Programme

View in digital edition
View online

84 IHRSA update

IHRSA 2018

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the upcoming IHRSA 2018

View in digital edition
View online

86 Fitneess-kit.net

Product Innovation

We round up the latest product launches, including Physical Company’s Surge Storm

View in digital edition
View online

92 Research

Fitness personalities

New research suggests that personality determines the type of exercise regime a person will get the most benefit from

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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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