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EP 2019 issue 6

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3 Editor's letter

Building momentum

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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10 Letters

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Plenty of room for Rebels and Virgins

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12 People profile

Hannah Lanel

The founder of The Fore, promises two trainers per class – one devoted to form

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16 People profile

Charlotte Roach

Roach explains why she developed Rabble, a fitness concept based around modified playground games, such as dodgeball

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18 People profile

Dirk Van Der Flier

The chair of Gym Plus tells how he’s taken the brand from struggle to success

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20 News

Stay up to date with the latest news in health, fitness and physical activity from the UK and around the world

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32 Interview

Andy Burnham

Formerly the UK’s secretary of state for health, now mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham has ambitious plans to normalise physical activity and place it at the heart of primary care

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40 Promotional feature

Technogym

Technogym’s Club 4.0 concept helps operators innovate, with compelling content and all-new classes. We find out about how it’s being put to use by operators

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42 HCM Celebs

Chris Hemsworth

The Hollywood actor has created a new app that utilises the expertise of his team of fitness, nutrition and wellness experts

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46 Promotional feature

DFC

Signing up members, giving great customer service and driving retention are key to a successful health club business. Ivan Stevenson explains how DFC can drive this process to underpin success

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48 Talking point

Instructor pay

Group exercise continues to grow in popularity, making great instructors more important than ever before. But are we paying them enough?

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52 Promotional feature

Power plate

Discover the latest vision from Power Plate

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54 Statistics

Euro millions

The fitness market in Europe is entering a new phase of growth, according to the European Health & Fitness Market Report 2019 by Deloitte and EuropeActive

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On the Cover | Chris Hemsworth: Train like Thor – the most googled workout – is now available via his new Centre app

58 Promotional feature

miha bodytech

We catch up with Phil Horton, country director for miha bodytec in the UK to talk about the growth of EMS training and to find out what’s next for the UK market

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62 Training trends

What a drag

Parachute training – running with a parachute strapped to your waist to create resistance – is mostly utilised by elite athletes. Could it go mainstream?

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66 Retention

Retention Convention

Self-knowledge, a customer-focused company culture and utilising your data are key to retaining members, say experts at this year’s Retention Convention

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70 Interview

Gareth Presch

The founder of the World Health Innovation Summit explains his vision for achieving a fit and healthy planet by using a global knowledge-sharing platform

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76 Promotional feature

Bright Lime

Justin Musgrove on Bannatyne& Brightlime Partnership puts software at the heart of an enhanced member experience

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78 Retention

Pain response

HIIT is hot right now – but are you optimising it for all your members, or are some put off by the pain? We look at ways to ensure a positive experience

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83 Flooring

More than a floor

With functional training continuing to grow in popularity, the floor is often as important as any equipment. We take a look at the latest interactive options

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89 Supplier showcase

Safe Space Lockers

Safe Space Lockers is collaborating with InspireAll to create first-class facilities at leisure centres in Hertfordshire

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90 Fitness-kit.net FIBO

Product special

Check out the innovative new products launched at FIBO 2019, from Wattbike, Matrix, Funxtion, eGym and more

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EP 2019 issue 6

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

Building momentum

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

10 Letters

Write to reply

Plenty of room for Rebels and Virgins

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profile

Hannah Lanel

The founder of The Fore, promises two trainers per class – one devoted to form

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Charlotte Roach

Roach explains why she developed Rabble, a fitness concept based around modified playground games, such as dodgeball

View in digital edition
View online

18 People profile

Dirk Van Der Flier

The chair of Gym Plus tells how he’s taken the brand from struggle to success

View in digital edition
View online

20 News

Stay up to date with the latest news in health, fitness and physical activity from the UK and around the world

View in digital edition

32 Interview

Andy Burnham

40 Promotional feature

Technogym

Technogym’s Club 4.0 concept helps operators innovate, with compelling content and all-new classes. We find out about how it’s being put to use by operators

View in digital edition
View online

42 HCM Celebs

Chris Hemsworth

The Hollywood actor has created a new app that utilises the expertise of his team of fitness, nutrition and wellness experts

View in digital edition
View online

46 Promotional feature

DFC

48 Talking point

Instructor pay

Group exercise continues to grow in popularity, making great instructors more important than ever before. But are we paying them enough?

View in digital edition
View online

52 Promotional feature

Power plate

Discover the latest vision from Power Plate

View in digital edition
View online

54 Statistics

Euro millions

The fitness market in Europe is entering a new phase of growth, according to the European Health & Fitness Market Report 2019 by Deloitte and EuropeActive

View in digital edition
View online

On the Cover | Chris Hemsworth: Train like Thor – the most googled workout – is now available via his new Centre app

58 Promotional feature

miha bodytech

We catch up with Phil Horton, country director for miha bodytec in the UK to talk about the growth of EMS training and to find out what’s next for the UK market

View in digital edition
View online

62 Training trends

What a drag

Parachute training – running with a parachute strapped to your waist to create resistance – is mostly utilised by elite athletes. Could it go mainstream?

View in digital edition
View online

66 Retention

Retention Convention

Self-knowledge, a customer-focused company culture and utilising your data are key to retaining members, say experts at this year’s Retention Convention

View in digital edition
View online

70 Interview

Gareth Presch

The founder of the World Health Innovation Summit explains his vision for achieving a fit and healthy planet by using a global knowledge-sharing platform

View in digital edition
View online

76 Promotional feature

Bright Lime

Justin Musgrove on Bannatyne& Brightlime Partnership puts software at the heart of an enhanced member experience

View in digital edition
View online

78 Retention

Pain response

HIIT is hot right now – but are you optimising it for all your members, or are some put off by the pain? We look at ways to ensure a positive experience

View in digital edition
View online

83 Flooring

More than a floor

With functional training continuing to grow in popularity, the floor is often as important as any equipment. We take a look at the latest interactive options

View in digital edition
View online

89 Supplier showcase

Safe Space Lockers

Safe Space Lockers is collaborating with InspireAll to create first-class facilities at leisure centres in Hertfordshire

View in digital edition
View online

90 Fitness-kit.net FIBO

Product special

Check out the innovative new products launched at FIBO 2019, from Wattbike, Matrix, Funxtion, eGym and more

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View online

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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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