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In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality,
affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and
introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Parkwood Leisure has invested more than £1m over the past 12 months in new fitness equipment,
as part of the operator’s plans to upgrade its leisure centres and improve its offering to
members.
Everyone Active will open Moorways Sports Village to the public on Saturday 21 May with a
grand opening weekend – in time for the half term holidays.
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how
Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality
The Bobby Moore Sports Hub is setting new standards in sustainable design
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Surrenne: four floors of wellness
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London
hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes
at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
Medical memberships
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
Sex differences in fat metabolism
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
Consumer engagement
Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie
Poole talk us through research
from UK Active and Savanta that
gives a deeper understanding of
what motivates consumers
Powering ahead
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion.
Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
interview
James Balfour
“Having now done some franchising, we realise that doing boutiques well requires detailed focus, blood, sweat and tears that can only be delivered by the homegrown team”
Neil Randall
Disappointment about being
passed over for promotion
gave Neil Randall, the resilience
he needed to climb the ranks.
He talks to Kath Hudson about
the challenges he faced early
in his career and the skills
he learned from them
interview
Jonny Wilkinson
Founder, One Living
“When you follow things intuitively you realise you’re being guided, but I was never listening to that”
Conversations about the future
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive
behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
Vivacity: Stronger with EGYM
Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking
is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
Xplor: software support
Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor
Gym for an all-in-one gym management
software solution to save time and
improve the member experience
Editor's letter
Brace for impact
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
people
Mark Tweedie
Associate, Miova
“I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care”
Preventing decline
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
Fully integrated
From payments to virtual classes,
software integrations can
take your operation to the next
level. Providers tell us about their
most in-demand offerings
Technogym: high performance
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has
created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
Pelvic health
It’s time to start the conversation
about pelvic health. It’s not
just menopausal women who
have challenges: young women
and men can also experience
issues they’re too embarrassed
to discuss or seek help for,
as Kath Hudson reports
interview
Pieterjan Nuitten
“Our fitness brand is something we can place centrally, finding opportunities for our brands to work together”
Inspiring enthusiasm
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more,
according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
All welcome
As more trans women, trans men
and non-binary people join health
clubs, it’s time to work out a system
where everyone feels included,
protected and safe in the locker
room. Kath Hudson reports