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5 Editor's letter

Time to step up

The fitness sector must support the new Fitcert.eu quality standard, says Liz Terry

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12 Letters

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Denbighshire Leisure’s Jamie Groves challenges the industry to reboot and work to elevate the member experience

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14 HCM People

Randy Hetrick

The founder of TRX talks about his new business venture – OutFit

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20 HCM People

Alex Nicholl

The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece

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24 HCM People

Paul Ramsay

3d Leisure is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk growth, regrets and business success with the MD

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28 HCM News

This month’s key news stories, including: Therme's plans for £100m facility in Scotland; Madrid to invest €100m in wellbeing hubs and WIFA and Sport Alliance launch study into gender diversity and equality

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36 Interview

Sondre Gravir

Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell

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44 Promotion

Funxtion

Fitness First Germany has upgraded its members’ gym floor training experience with the rollout of Funxtion’s Multiscreen Virtual Player

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46 Everyone’s talking about

Pricing

What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates

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52 Sponsored

Active IQ

Leisure operators should embrace activity to engage members says Jenny Patrickson, managing director of Active IQ

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54 Standards

Elevating the industry

EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains

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60 New opening

Street smart – John Reed London

Fusing art, fitness and music, RSG Group’s flagship brand – John Reed – opens its first location in the UK. Liz Terry takes a tour

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66 Statistics

What's happening stateside?

Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports

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70 Opinion

Physical trainers as health workers

The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray

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On the cover | Sondre Gravir: "It's about offering a product that engages the whole population," says the SATS CEO

74 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Feet on the ground. Fitness in the clouds

Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app, called Life Fitness Connect, to provide the ultimate workout experience

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76 Interview

Chris Rondeau

The CEO of Planet Fitness, Chris Rondeau, talks to Kate Cracknell about the franchise operator’s post-lockdown bounceback

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84 Software

Getting upgraded

Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment

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91 Flooring

Five star flooring

Suppliers share their most exciting products, launches and installations from 2021

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96 Sponsored

Fitronics

Fitronics’ new member journey software is supporting the University of Oxford in improving its services for users

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98 Supplier showcase

Pulse Fitness: The premium touch

Premier Gym + Fitness, based in Newton Abbot, Devon, has opened its doors to the public thanks to the help and support of Pulse Fitness

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100 Supplier showcase

Tanita: Engaging insights

Code Fitness has partnered with body composition experts Tanita to put analysis at the heart of its programmes

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102 Supplier showcase

TVS Group: University’s new court has star appeal

TVS Group installs new world class facilities at the University of Kent in partnership with Robbins

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105 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals the latest from AtmosAir, Trybe, Power Plate and Werner Dosiertechnik

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108 Research

Exercise tames inflammation

Exercise has been found to fire up the body’s production of endocannabinoids and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a recent study

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W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

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Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector

As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs. [more...]

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EP 2021 issue 11

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Magazine archive

5 Editor's letter

Time to step up

The fitness sector must support the new Fitcert.eu quality standard, says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

12 Letters

Write to reply

Denbighshire Leisure’s Jamie Groves challenges the industry to reboot and work to elevate the member experience

View in digital edition
View online

14 HCM People

Randy Hetrick

The founder of TRX talks about his new business venture – OutFit

View in digital edition
View online

20 HCM People

Alex Nicholl

The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece

View in digital edition
View online

24 HCM People

Paul Ramsay

3d Leisure is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk growth, regrets and business success with the MD

View in digital edition
View online

28 HCM News

36 Interview

Sondre Gravir

Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell

View in digital edition
View online

44 Promotion

Funxtion

Fitness First Germany has upgraded its members’ gym floor training experience with the rollout of Funxtion’s Multiscreen Virtual Player

View in digital edition
View online

46 Everyone’s talking about

Pricing

What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates

View in digital edition
View online

52 Sponsored

Active IQ

Leisure operators should embrace activity to engage members says Jenny Patrickson, managing director of Active IQ

View in digital edition
View online

54 Standards

Elevating the industry

EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains

View in digital edition
View online

60 New opening

Street smart – John Reed London

Fusing art, fitness and music, RSG Group’s flagship brand – John Reed – opens its first location in the UK. Liz Terry takes a tour

View in digital edition
View online

66 Statistics

What's happening stateside?

Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports

View in digital edition
View online

70 Opinion

Physical trainers as health workers

The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Sondre Gravir: "It's about offering a product that engages the whole population," says the SATS CEO

74 Sponsored

Life Fitness: Feet on the ground. Fitness in the clouds

Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app, called Life Fitness Connect, to provide the ultimate workout experience

View in digital edition
View online

76 Interview

Chris Rondeau

The CEO of Planet Fitness, Chris Rondeau, talks to Kate Cracknell about the franchise operator’s post-lockdown bounceback

View in digital edition
View online

84 Software

Getting upgraded

Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment

View in digital edition
View online

91 Flooring

Five star flooring

Suppliers share their most exciting products, launches and installations from 2021

View in digital edition
View online

96 Sponsored

Fitronics

Fitronics’ new member journey software is supporting the University of Oxford in improving its services for users

View in digital edition
View online

98 Supplier showcase

Pulse Fitness: The premium touch

Premier Gym + Fitness, based in Newton Abbot, Devon, has opened its doors to the public thanks to the help and support of Pulse Fitness

View in digital edition
View online

100 Supplier showcase

Tanita: Engaging insights

Code Fitness has partnered with body composition experts Tanita to put analysis at the heart of its programmes

View in digital edition
View online

102 Supplier showcase

TVS Group: University’s new court has star appeal

TVS Group installs new world class facilities at the University of Kent in partnership with Robbins

View in digital edition
View online

105 fitness-kit.net

Product innovation

HCM reveals the latest from AtmosAir, Trybe, Power Plate and Werner Dosiertechnik

View in digital edition

108 Research

Exercise tames inflammation

Exercise has been found to fire up the body’s production of endocannabinoids and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a recent study

View in digital edition
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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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector

As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs. [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...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

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