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5 Editor's letter

Stress tested

A year of lobbying, refinancing, landlord negotiations, and staff crises tested the sector to the limit in 2021, but the underlying trend was resolutely upwards, driven by an irrepressible energy

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2021 timeline

The second year of the pandemic saw the industry tested and coming back fighting. We’ve curated the key stories from our HCM reporting to tell the story of the year

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2021 Vision

The success of the sector is based on partnerships and without great suppliers, events, training companies and PRs, it would be weaker and underpowered. We ask these creative companies to celebrate 2021 and give their views on where the industry is heading

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The PRs

The industry is fortunate to have a group of dedicated, passionate and skillful comms, marketing and PR agencies and we celebrate their contribution in this chapter.

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The suppliers

Our creative, innovative suppliers constantly respond to customer needs with R&D and new launches. They share their thoughts on how the industry can thrive in 2022.

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The training companies

As a people-centric industry, training companies have been at the heart of retooling the workforce for the challenges ahead. They explain their vision for 2022 and beyond.

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The events

Our industry event organisers have been some of the hardest hit businesses in the sector. We hear how they’ve deployed digital to continue to make a contribution and their plans to return to live events as 2022 unfolds.

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Fitronics

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

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On the cover | 2021 year in review: We’ve reflected back on the past year to curate the stories that defined the sector during the second year of the pandemic

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Funxtion

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

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Life Fitness

The vice president international of Life Fitness, shares his insight into the future and how the organisation is delivering on its strategy to co-create unique member experiences

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Freemotion

Freemotion says it uses connected fitness and omnichannel experiences to benefit exercisers and clubs the world over.

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Hydrow

Hydrow, the connected rowing machine, brings the outdoors into health club, gyms and fitness spaces.

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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...]

Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024

Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women. [more...]

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COMPANY PROFILES

Keiser UK LTD

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ukactive

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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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