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3 Editor's letter

Creative solutions

Fitness First has announced the development of a new product line for the Nintendo Wii games console called NewU. It will combine fitness and exercise content with dietary advice

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32 Everyone's talking about

'Giving' advice

Where does fitness instructing end and personal training begin when it comes to giving members advice?

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34 Interview

Charlie Parker

The CEO of the Country Club Group talks about combining fitness and golf, about creating great places to be, and about balancing success with not growing too large

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38 Research round-up

Child's play

Research shows that increasing children’s participation in exercise can improve their academic grades as well as their health

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39 Teenagers' fitness

Physical therapy

We look at how exercise can help tackle anti-social behaviour in teenagers, and at the various initiatives taking on the challenge

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44 Health club spa

Shout it out

We pay a visit to the Chelsea Club, an exclusive health club located at Stamford Bridge in London, to review its new Escape spa

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49 Health club spa

All change

Expert advice on the considerations that need to be addressed when designing changing rooms, whether for fitness, spa or swimming

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52 Health club spa

Spa news

The Grange spa and personal training centre opens in Lincolnshire, plus new treatments for Spa London

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53 Fitness-kit.net special

Vibration training

Gym80 launches its endurance force bike and VibroGym sees the debut of its Swarovski crystal-encrusted plate

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54 Fitness apprenticeships

Home grown staff

With government funding being made available for apprenticeship schemes, and with training providers on-hand to develop bespoke programmes, should operators pay more attention to this opportunity?

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58 Ihrsa review

Showtime

A round-up of the new products launched at IHRSA in March, plus summaries of the keynotes and a review from the show floor

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64 Balance training

Striking a balance

Suggestions on how to incorporate balance training into workouts, and a round-up of balance equipment

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70 Club overhaul

Inner space

Central YMCA recently completed a £2.7m refurbishment project. We report on what’s been done, and why

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72 New technology

Fitness gadgets

From downloadable workouts to heart rate monitors, we look at some of the latest gadgets making an impact on the fitness market

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74 Supplier profile

Tim Colston, Keiser

The MD of Keiser UK talks about equipment that can cater for all markets, from the elderly to the elite

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EP 2009 issue 5

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

Creative solutions

32 Everyone's talking about

'Giving' advice

Where does fitness instructing end and personal training begin when it comes to giving members advice?

Download PDF magazine

34 Interview

Charlie Parker

The CEO of the Country Club Group talks about combining fitness and golf, about creating great places to be, and about balancing success with not growing too large

Download PDF magazine

38 Research round-up

Child's play

Research shows that increasing children’s participation in exercise can improve their academic grades as well as their health

Download PDF magazine

39 Teenagers' fitness

Physical therapy

We look at how exercise can help tackle anti-social behaviour in teenagers, and at the various initiatives taking on the challenge

Download PDF magazine

44 Health club spa

Shout it out

We pay a visit to the Chelsea Club, an exclusive health club located at Stamford Bridge in London, to review its new Escape spa

Download PDF magazine

49 Health club spa

All change

Expert advice on the considerations that need to be addressed when designing changing rooms, whether for fitness, spa or swimming

Download PDF magazine

52 Health club spa

Spa news

The Grange spa and personal training centre opens in Lincolnshire, plus new treatments for Spa London

Download PDF magazine

53 Fitness-kit.net special

Vibration training

Gym80 launches its endurance force bike and VibroGym sees the debut of its Swarovski crystal-encrusted plate

Download PDF magazine

54 Fitness apprenticeships

Home grown staff

58 Ihrsa review

Showtime

A round-up of the new products launched at IHRSA in March, plus summaries of the keynotes and a review from the show floor

Download PDF magazine

64 Balance training

Striking a balance

Suggestions on how to incorporate balance training into workouts, and a round-up of balance equipment

Download PDF magazine

70 Club overhaul

Inner space

Central YMCA recently completed a £2.7m refurbishment project. We report on what’s been done, and why

Download PDF magazine

72 New technology

Fitness gadgets

From downloadable workouts to heart rate monitors, we look at some of the latest gadgets making an impact on the fitness market

Download PDF magazine

74 Supplier profile

Tim Colston, Keiser

The MD of Keiser UK talks about equipment that can cater for all markets, from the elderly to the elite

Download PDF magazine

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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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