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5 Editor’s letter

Uniting exercisers of all types

Does focusing on differences in exerciser motivation cause more harm than good?

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10 People profile

Hannah Behrendt

The Behaviour Insights Team’s senior advisor reveals behaviour modification strategies for getting people active

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11 People profile

Ariana Alexander-Sefre

Sweat and Sound’s founder on creating immersive fitness experiences for all ages

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12 People profile

Stuart Green

The corrective exercise specialist says poor breathing and movement techniques can lead to serious injury during exercise

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14 News round-up

Blink Fitness signs an NBA star and Pure Gym hits 1m member milestone

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26 Interview

Paul Lorimer-Wing

easyGym is ready for global expansion and its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising

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34 Ask an expert

Gainfully employed?

We ask industry leaders if it’s time to make PT employment contracts fairer

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40 Functional fitness

The prehab trend

Why more clubs are launching injury prevention classes and how you can add this service to your club with minimal effort

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46 Promotional feature

Perfect Gym

Improving retention with AI

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48 Interview

Jaime Lissavetsky

The president of España Activa Foundation explains how the not-for-profit is addressing Spain’s inactivity problem

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52 Promotional feature

eGym

Introducing eGym Premium

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54 Talking point

Going virtual

Many years have passed since virtual classes first hit the fitness industry, but what are operators doing to keep this offering fresh and attractive to members?

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On the cover | Paul Lorimer-Wing: easyGym’s CEO explains why the brand is going global through franchising p26

60 Interview

Katy Bowman

Biomechanist and author shares her insight on the impact of today’s increasingly sendentary lifestyles on the human body

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66 Gym Design

Design spotlight

We take a close look at the impressive layout and design of the newly renovated Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago

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72 Health club software

In-club tech

Our new series explores the latest developments in the world of health club management software

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76 FIBO & EHFF preview

FIBO 2018 preview

The leading trade show for fitness, wellness and health returns for another year

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81 Supplier showcase

Saving energy

Pure World Energy is delivering energy savings to Bristol and Weymouth leisure centres via its gas microturbine units

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82 IHRSA update

Lisa Bodell

Kristen Walsh speaks to IHRSA 2018’s keynote speaker Lisa Bodell about simplification and innovation in business

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84 ukactive update

Active lifestyles

ukactive head of public affairs Huw Edwards says it’s time for the NHS to prioritise preventive healthcare

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86 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

We bring you the industry’s latest fitness products and innovations

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92 Events calendar

Millennial 20/20 and IHRSA 2018 are some of the events taking place this month

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EP 2018 issue 3

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Magazine archive

5 Editor’s letter

Uniting exercisers of all types

Does focusing on differences in exerciser motivation cause more harm than good?

View in digital edition
View online

10 People profile

Hannah Behrendt

The Behaviour Insights Team’s senior advisor reveals behaviour modification strategies for getting people active

View in digital edition
View online

11 People profile

Ariana Alexander-Sefre

Sweat and Sound’s founder on creating immersive fitness experiences for all ages

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profile

Stuart Green

The corrective exercise specialist says poor breathing and movement techniques can lead to serious injury during exercise

View in digital edition
View online

14 News round-up

Blink Fitness signs an NBA star and Pure Gym hits 1m member milestone

View in digital edition

26 Interview

Paul Lorimer-Wing

easyGym is ready for global expansion and its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising

View in digital edition
View online

34 Ask an expert

Gainfully employed?

We ask industry leaders if it’s time to make PT employment contracts fairer

View in digital edition
View online

40 Functional fitness

The prehab trend

Why more clubs are launching injury prevention classes and how you can add this service to your club with minimal effort

View in digital edition
View online

46 Promotional feature

Perfect Gym

Improving retention with AI

View in digital edition
View online

48 Interview

Jaime Lissavetsky

The president of España Activa Foundation explains how the not-for-profit is addressing Spain’s inactivity problem

View in digital edition
View online

52 Promotional feature

eGym

Introducing eGym Premium

View in digital edition
View online

54 Talking point

Going virtual

Many years have passed since virtual classes first hit the fitness industry, but what are operators doing to keep this offering fresh and attractive to members?

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Paul Lorimer-Wing: easyGym’s CEO explains why the brand is going global through franchising p26

60 Interview

Katy Bowman

Biomechanist and author shares her insight on the impact of today’s increasingly sendentary lifestyles on the human body

View in digital edition
View online

66 Gym Design

Design spotlight

We take a close look at the impressive layout and design of the newly renovated Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago

View in digital edition
View online

72 Health club software

In-club tech

Our new series explores the latest developments in the world of health club management software

View in digital edition
View online

76 FIBO & EHFF preview

FIBO 2018 preview

The leading trade show for fitness, wellness and health returns for another year

View in digital edition
View online

81 Supplier showcase

Saving energy

Pure World Energy is delivering energy savings to Bristol and Weymouth leisure centres via its gas microturbine units

View in digital edition
View online

82 IHRSA update

Lisa Bodell

Kristen Walsh speaks to IHRSA 2018’s keynote speaker Lisa Bodell about simplification and innovation in business

View in digital edition
View online

84 ukactive update

Active lifestyles

ukactive head of public affairs Huw Edwards says it’s time for the NHS to prioritise preventive healthcare

View in digital edition
View online

86 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

We bring you the industry’s latest fitness products and innovations

View in digital edition
View online

92 Events calendar

Millennial 20/20 and IHRSA 2018 are some of the events taking place this month

View in digital edition

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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