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EP 2019 issue 7

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3 Editor's letter

Obesity and cancer

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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10 Letters

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We must act now to bring fun fitness to every child

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12 People profile

Pitbull and Tony Robbins

The American rapper is working on a new gym with life coach guru Tony Robbins

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14 People profile

Ben Keenan

The commercial director of SUF Cycling tells how the Sufferfest training app evolved for group fitness in gyms and studios

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16 People profile

Lisa Smosarski

The editor-in-chief at women’s magazine Stylist on the brand’s foray into fitness: a women’s-only boutique studio in London

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18 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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28 Interview

Rasmus & Dr Mouna

Health and fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev and television neuroscientist Dr Mouna Esmaeilzadeh have big plans for making the world a healthier place. They discuss their past and current projects

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36 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

Technology is shaping the way we do fitness

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40 Finance

Get funded

Is the UK boutique fitness sector capable of attracting the funding it needs? Alicia Whistlecroft from Deloitte takes a look at the level of opportunity

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48 Talking point

The middle man

Are aggregators helpful or dangerous for the industry? We hear opinions from both sides of the debate

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53 Supplier showcase

Technogym

Inverclyde Leisure worked with Technogym to successfully launch the Skillbike class

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54 Investment

Active campus

University is where young people discover lifelong passions. Check out some of the new facilities promoting activity and wellness on campus

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60 Promotional feature

Legend Club Management Systems

Lincs Inspire has worked with Legend Club Management Systems to deliver its Active Forever wellbeing programme to drive targeted health improvements for members

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On the Cover | Rasmus Ingerslev & Dr Mouna Esmaeilzadeh: Rasmus and Dr Mouna’s ambitious plans

62 Asia

Crazy fit Asia

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Singapore for the inaugural World Fit Summit conference. Steph Eaves attended to talk to founder Ross Campbell about what’s happening in Asian fitness

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68 Interview

Leon & Michelle McNiece

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines boutique disciplines

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76 Strength training

Bone loading

Help your members avoid or reverse osteoporosis with weight bearing activity

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78 Franchising

Crying out

Exercising can be difficult with a new baby. We look at the exercise concepts helping new mums to stay active

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84 ukactive

Activelab 2019

A rundown on the startups that are using tech to help people stay fit

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88 Member payments

Maximising revenue

Suppliers of member payment software share the ways they’re helping clubs to maximise revenue

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91 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Check out the most innovative new products in health and fitness from Keepme, RecoveRing, Jordan, Firstbeat and Shapewatch

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93 Promotional feature

Shapewatch

Shapewatch among the final nine for ActiveLab ‘Future of Fit Tech’ Awards

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98 HCM Celeb

George Foreman III

George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – is expanding his US-based boxing gym business, and plans to have 20 sites open by 2020

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EP 2019 issue 7

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

Obesity and cancer

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

10 Letters

Write to reply

We must act now to bring fun fitness to every child

View in digital edition
View online

12 People profile

Pitbull and Tony Robbins

The American rapper is working on a new gym with life coach guru Tony Robbins

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profile

Ben Keenan

The commercial director of SUF Cycling tells how the Sufferfest training app evolved for group fitness in gyms and studios

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Lisa Smosarski

The editor-in-chief at women’s magazine Stylist on the brand’s foray into fitness: a women’s-only boutique studio in London

View in digital edition
View online

18 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

28 Interview

Rasmus & Dr Mouna

36 Promotional feature

miha bodytec

Technology is shaping the way we do fitness

View in digital edition
View online

40 Finance

Get funded

Is the UK boutique fitness sector capable of attracting the funding it needs? Alicia Whistlecroft from Deloitte takes a look at the level of opportunity

View in digital edition
View online

48 Talking point

The middle man

Are aggregators helpful or dangerous for the industry? We hear opinions from both sides of the debate

View in digital edition
View online

53 Supplier showcase

Technogym

Inverclyde Leisure worked with Technogym to successfully launch the Skillbike class

View in digital edition
View online

54 Investment

Active campus

University is where young people discover lifelong passions. Check out some of the new facilities promoting activity and wellness on campus

View in digital edition
View online

60 Promotional feature

Legend Club Management Systems

Lincs Inspire has worked with Legend Club Management Systems to deliver its Active Forever wellbeing programme to drive targeted health improvements for members

View in digital edition
View online

On the Cover | Rasmus Ingerslev & Dr Mouna Esmaeilzadeh: Rasmus and Dr Mouna’s ambitious plans

62 Asia

Crazy fit Asia

68 Interview

Leon & Michelle McNiece

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines boutique disciplines

View in digital edition
View online

76 Strength training

Bone loading

Help your members avoid or reverse osteoporosis with weight bearing activity

View in digital edition
View online

78 Franchising

Crying out

Exercising can be difficult with a new baby. We look at the exercise concepts helping new mums to stay active

View in digital edition
View online

84 ukactive

Activelab 2019

A rundown on the startups that are using tech to help people stay fit

View in digital edition
View online

88 Member payments

Maximising revenue

Suppliers of member payment software share the ways they’re helping clubs to maximise revenue

View in digital edition
View online

91 fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Check out the most innovative new products in health and fitness from Keepme, RecoveRing, Jordan, Firstbeat and Shapewatch

View in digital edition
View online

93 Promotional feature

Shapewatch

Shapewatch among the final nine for ActiveLab ‘Future of Fit Tech’ Awards

View in digital edition
View online

98 HCM Celeb

George Foreman III

George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – is expanding his US-based boxing gym business, and plans to have 20 sites open by 2020

View in digital edition
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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