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EP 2018 issue 5
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5 Editor’s letter

 An upward trend
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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13 Letters

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Exercise as Medicine degrees are launching – who will pay for these high-level services?

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14 People profile

 Maria Sharapova
The grand slam champion is launching a fitness design business with Dan Meis

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 Bryce Hastings
The head of research at Les Mills explains his latest research into calorie burn

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18 People profile

 John Steele
Loughborough is getting a hotel with altitude bedrooms: get fit while you sleep

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20 News round-up
Deloitte’s European Fitness market report. W Hotels’ new fitness weekend and zingfit’s boutique survey insights

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32 Interview

 John Treharne
The CEO of the UK’s only listed fitness business on producing record results

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38 Ask an expert

 Depression
The average age of onset for depression is now 14. Can exercise turn the tide?

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42 Feature

 Road trip
David Minton reports from California on the latest fitness concepts

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48 News report

 Fuelling fitness
What will we do with petrol stations once renewables have taken over? Turn them into fitness hubs, say Gensler and Reebok

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50 Promotional feature

 Precor
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52 Interview

 David Cooper
The co-founder of Gymbox talks to Kate Cracknell about breaking the rules, innovation in fitness concepts and spending £39m on growth

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62 News report

 e-skin
Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless skin display giving real-time biometric data will soon be available

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66 Training

 Mix HIIT up
HIIT is evolving and being combined with other disciplines (HIIT plus a sound bath anyone?). Kath Hudson investigates

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On the cover | David Cooper: The co-founder of Gymbox on growing a boredom-busting business
72 Interview

 Susan Dyson
The co-founder of HiitGirl was inspired by consumer wellness brands to create a boutique HIIT studio for busy women

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76 News report

 FirstLight
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79 Supplier showcase

 Wattbike
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80 IHRSA update

 Active Careers
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84 Promotional feature

 Legend
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88 Fitness-kit.net

 Product innovations
Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring innovations and new launches, from Technogym, Dyaco, Les Mills, Physical Company and EXF Fitness

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89 Promotional feature

 Technogym
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93 Design

 Changing places
They’re one of the main reasons people join [and leave] a gym. We give a run down on the latest changing room design

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100 Events Calendar
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EP 2018 issue 5
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Magazine archive
5 Editor’s letter

 An upward trend
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online
13 Letters

 Write to reply
Exercise as Medicine degrees are launching – who will pay for these high-level services?

View in digital edition
View online
14 People profile

 Maria Sharapova
The grand slam champion is launching a fitness design business with Dan Meis

View in digital edition
View online
16 People profile

 Bryce Hastings
The head of research at Les Mills explains his latest research into calorie burn

View in digital edition
View online
18 People profile

 John Steele
Loughborough is getting a hotel with altitude bedrooms: get fit while you sleep

View in digital edition
View online
20 News round-up
Deloitte’s European Fitness market report. W Hotels’ new fitness weekend and zingfit’s boutique survey insights

View in digital edition
32 Interview

 John Treharne
The CEO of the UK’s only listed fitness business on producing record results

View in digital edition
View online
38 Ask an expert

 Depression
The average age of onset for depression is now 14. Can exercise turn the tide?

View in digital edition
View online
42 Feature

 Road trip
David Minton reports from California on the latest fitness concepts

View in digital edition
View online
48 News report

 Fuelling fitness
What will we do with petrol stations once renewables have taken over? Turn them into fitness hubs, say Gensler and Reebok

View in digital edition
View online
50 Promotional feature

 Precor
Precor has responded to customer requests and introduced striking new colours for its cardiovascular and strength equipment

View in digital edition
View online
52 Interview

 David Cooper
The co-founder of Gymbox talks to Kate Cracknell about breaking the rules, innovation in fitness concepts and spending £39m on growth

View in digital edition
View online
62 News report

 e-skin
Tokyo University says a flexible, wireless skin display giving real-time biometric data will soon be available

View in digital edition
View online
66 Training

 Mix HIIT up
HIIT is evolving and being combined with other disciplines (HIIT plus a sound bath anyone?). Kath Hudson investigates

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | David Cooper: The co-founder of Gymbox on growing a boredom-busting business
72 Interview

 Susan Dyson
The co-founder of HiitGirl was inspired by consumer wellness brands to create a boutique HIIT studio for busy women

View in digital edition
View online
76 News report

 FirstLight
Mark Anthony’s new boutique studio has sunlight simulation as its USP

View in digital edition
View online
79 Supplier showcase

 Wattbike
This month, the HSBC UK National Cycling Centre in Manchester welcomes the arrival of 12 brand new Wattbikes, as UK sales manager Steve Marshall explains

View in digital edition
View online
80 IHRSA update

 Active Careers
IHRSA’s career and US salary research

View in digital edition
View online
84 Promotional feature

 Legend
Industry software provider has been investing in R&D since 2002 to underpin the success of its clients

View in digital edition
View online
88 Fitness-kit.net

 Product innovations
Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring innovations and new launches, from Technogym, Dyaco, Les Mills, Physical Company and EXF Fitness

View in digital edition
View online
89 Promotional feature

 Technogym
Performance training will be revolutionised by the new Technogym SKILLBIKE

View in digital edition
View online
91 Promotional feature

 Dyaco
UFC commercial range offers gyms a brand “synonymous with elite-level performance”

View in digital edition
View online
93 Design

 Changing places
They’re one of the main reasons people join [and leave] a gym. We give a run down on the latest changing room design

View in digital edition
View online
100 Events Calendar
It’s a busy month for events, with everything from Active Uprising to Elevate and SIBEC. Check out what’s on

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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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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...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Serco Leisure

Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, de [more...]
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