press release: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex bolsters on-screen talent roster
01 Sep 2023
he Blade features a built-in touch screen with over 100 on-demand workouts / Speedflex Europe
Speedflex launched its connected fitness offering, the Speedflex Blade, back in 2021.
The full-body, guided workout has proved popular with operators as an addition to their gym-floor equipment offering. With customers including Village Health and Wellness, Everyone Active, Lifestyle Fitness, Freedom Leisure and Jubilee Hall, demand for quality content has increased, leading to the recruitment drive for additional talent.
This inclusive workout deserves an inclusive trainer mix, and the first signing is an athlete, model and hearing-impaired master trainer Jak Lowdon.
Lowdon competed in athletics for over 20 years as a 400m runner and brings an experienced, positive and physical presence to the role. For those looking to push themselves alongside an athlete then, Lowdon is sure to be a favourite.
Josie Baxter also joins the team as an experienced CrossFit athlete and yoga teacher.
With a degree in Sports Therapy and Exercise Rehab, Baxter knows the importance of correct form and technique, and her powerfully positive and peaceful demeanour will ensure customers push themselves as safely as possible.
Another exciting signing is Ben Edwards, who will be taking up the role alongside his position of head of fitness for Village Hotel Gym Group.
After discovering the amazing benefits of the Blade, Edwards – a dual junior international sportsperson – has signed up to lead classes and ensure Village members get a personal touch!
James Smith, Director of Sales UK, said: “We’re thrilled to have an amazing range of new trainers sign on with us, all with such a passion for the Speedflex training method.
“The Blade is proving a really popular addition to the gym floor, and content is in high demand, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to increase our on-demand offering with some world-class trainers who’ll continue to be led by our brilliant head coaches Matt Bolam and Tommy Wanless.”
The Speedflex Blade is the most inclusive machine on the gym floor, enabling users of any fitness level to get a high-intensity but low-impact workout that’s tailored to their own ability.
The Blade features a built-in touch screen with over 100 on-demand workouts, and the new trainers will be delivering a variety of exciting workouts from 10-minute warm-ups all the way up to full-on 45-minute HIIT classes, and always Without The Hurt.
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Speedflex, known for the HIIT Without The Hurt training method, is proud of its medically
approved equipment. Speedflex machines have been used in a number of scientific studies and
deemed an appropriate method of fitness for those with serious health conditions.
Speedflex is continuing its installation flurry with a fit-out at Plymouth Active Life
Centre, a world-class swimming and diving facility and fitness centre.
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new
territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most
renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at
Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first
ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
The Village Health & Wellness Clubs ‘V Games’ challenge is back for its 2nd year, after a
hugely successful inaugural event which saw over 3,000 people enter.
Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited: news from HCMmag.com and FitTechGlobal.com
Speedflex has introduced at-home workout machine Speedflex Blade. The product was
launched with the support of former footballers Alan Shearer – who is also a co-founder of the
company – and Dion Dublin.
Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Tel: 01916 498696
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.speedflex.com
Address:
Nelson House,
Fleming Business Centre,
Burdon Terrace,
Jesmond,
Newcastle,
NE2 3AE,
United Kingdom
James Smith, director of sales UK
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Key personnel
Paul Ferris, chief executive officer
Mark Simpson, chief operating officer
James Smith, director of sales UK
Austen Wilson, sales director Ireland
Matt Bolam, master trainer
Mark Simpson, chief operating officer
James Smith, director of sales UK
Austen Wilson, sales director Ireland
Matt Bolam, master trainer
Key customers
Speedflex primarily caters to the gym and leisure centre industry, with a recent expansion into the hotel market, and the home market.
The introduction of the Speedflex Blade has enabled gyms and operators place Speedflex on the gym floor, allowing members to workout on-demand.
The introduction of the Speedflex Blade has enabled gyms and operators place Speedflex on the gym floor, allowing members to workout on-demand.
Plans for the next 12 months
In 2024 Speedflex aims to continue expanding into gyms, leisure centres, hotels and beyond. Speedflex will be hosting multiple events for key industry professionals and clients, helping to expand client base and reach bigger markets.
Speedflex will also be attending a host of Industry events, with FIBO, Elevate and W3Fit already planned, but more to be added over the year. 2024 will also see the return of the FORTIS Championships for its third year in a row, which is hosted by Everyone Active across the country.
Speedflex will also be attending a host of Industry events, with FIBO, Elevate and W3Fit already planned, but more to be added over the year. 2024 will also see the return of the FORTIS Championships for its third year in a row, which is hosted by Everyone Active across the country.
Testimonial
“Fortis Powered by Speedflex is one of our most popular classes and the Championships have already become a much-anticipated annual highlight.
Members of all ages and fitness levels take part and thanks to the unique Speedflex concept it’s a real level playing field, rewarding effort over ability.
We’re proud to have such an inclusive fitness competition which represents our whole member demographic and fitness ethos.”
– Matt Hague, regional fitness business manager, Everyone Active
Members of all ages and fitness levels take part and thanks to the unique Speedflex concept it’s a real level playing field, rewarding effort over ability.
We’re proud to have such an inclusive fitness competition which represents our whole member demographic and fitness ethos.”
– Matt Hague, regional fitness business manager, Everyone Active
Testimonial
"We’re constantly striving to enhance our guests' experience and partnering with Speedflex allows us to provide the very latest in connected fitness for our guests and members.
The workout is both safe and inclusive which makes it the perfect fit for our diverse range of customers. Our guests can now enjoy a revolutionary fitness experience during their stay, reaffirming our commitment to offering the best amenities and services at The QHotels Collection."
– Keith Pickard, group director of golf, health club and spa, The QHotels Collection
The workout is both safe and inclusive which makes it the perfect fit for our diverse range of customers. Our guests can now enjoy a revolutionary fitness experience during their stay, reaffirming our commitment to offering the best amenities and services at The QHotels Collection."
– Keith Pickard, group director of golf, health club and spa, The QHotels Collection
Testimonial
"Jubilee Hall Trust has been pleasantly surprised with the Speedflex units.
Not because of how good they are, the ease of use and the smoothness of movement - we knew they were good! We were surprised by how many of our senior customers used it, intuitively and without prompt.
Many operators have machines which are challenging for certain demographics of our community to use, least of all our seniors! But Speedflex is different. I have seen customers approach it for the first time, play on the screen and easily start a workout, and better still, they say their joints didn't hurt either.
Whilst many operators would put two units next to a rig, we have one in an open space and another in a quiet space; more private, less on show. It’s this unit the majority of individual users go to. Yes, the studio classes are better for having one but don’t rule out having one as part of your special populations area too.
I was surprised how well Speedflex sits in both camps. HIIT Without the HURT, perfect for classes and studio but equally as good for seniors to do those all-important compound movements; Osteoporosis fighting, strength training. Riskfree."
– Jon Giles, chief executive, Jubilee Hall Trust
Many operators have machines which are challenging for certain demographics of our community to use, least of all our seniors! But Speedflex is different. I have seen customers approach it for the first time, play on the screen and easily start a workout, and better still, they say their joints didn't hurt either.
Whilst many operators would put two units next to a rig, we have one in an open space and another in a quiet space; more private, less on show. It’s this unit the majority of individual users go to. Yes, the studio classes are better for having one but don’t rule out having one as part of your special populations area too.
I was surprised how well Speedflex sits in both camps. HIIT Without the HURT, perfect for classes and studio but equally as good for seniors to do those all-important compound movements; Osteoporosis fighting, strength training. Riskfree."
– Jon Giles, chief executive, Jubilee Hall Trust
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