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2023 features

Lost in translation
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Lost in translation
As the fitness industry moves closer to the healthcare sector, Lyndsey Barrett and Andrew Chapman argue an overhaul is needed in the language used to make sure it’s inclusive.

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Waves of change
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Waves of change
Challenging trading conditions look set to give public sector leisure provision a shake up. Martyn Allison looks back at how trying times have impacted the public sector previously and talks us through the way things could pan out as councils rethink their priorities and sport and leisure pivots towards health and wellbeing.

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This is not a drill
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This is not a drill
In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.

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The market for health and fitness franchises has been growing strongly for the last 20 years, to the point where it's now a substantial part of the sector, drawing in substantial investment and scaling rapidly. Kath Hudson looks at how centralised systems and a mature business model underpin success.

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The next pandemic
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The next pandemic
Mental health scores have dived along with bank balances in the last few years. Dr Colin Bryant from ACE says this presents an opportunity for the industry to step up provision so mental health is cared for as well as physical.

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Planet Fitness increases price of basic membership for first time in over 20 years
12 May 2024

Planet Fitness increases price of basic membership for first time in over 20 years

Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million. The Class A common stocks were repurchased and retired, using cash. More>>
 
Xponential dumps Geisler as company faces investigation by US Attorney’s Office
11 May 2024

Xponential dumps Geisler as company faces investigation by US Attorney’s Office

Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified on 7 May that the company is facing a legal challenge by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. More>>
 
Fast Fitness Japan acquires master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness Germany
09 May 2024

Fast Fitness Japan acquires master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness Germany

Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health & Fitness, giving the company master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness in Germany. More>>


08 May 2024

Xplor Capital launches in the US to help small businesses access funding

Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the traditional lending process and help business owners get swift access to cash. More>>
08 May 2024

Saga Holographic hits Kickstarter target to roll out holographic indoor bike

HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to push indoor cycling technology up a gear. More>>
 
08 May 2024

Peloton considers de-listing to draw a line under pandemic challenges

Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align with the expectations of private equity investors as it considers de-listing. More>>
07 May 2024

Equinox teams up with Dr Mark Hyman's Function Health to offer $40k annual healthspan programme

Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive laboratory tests, giving members vital insights into their internal health. More>>
 
07 May 2024

'Huff and Puff' – Australian research emphasises the importance of keeping up the cardio

Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17 per cent according to new research from the University of South Australia. More>>
04 May 2024

John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of John Kersh as managing director of international development. More>>
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We’re here to support gyms in their race towards Net Zero, says Energym

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Energym’s flagship product, the RE:GEN Studio, is an indoor bike that captures the energy from workouts and converts it into clean, usable power.
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Skillup targets the entire body with focus on upper body muscles
Skillup targets the entire body with focus on upper body muscles

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Technogym has released Skillup, an ergometer designed to target the entire body, with a focus on the muscle groups of the upper back, chest and arms, by simulating the actions of cross country skiing.
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Leverage Squat Machine facilitates deeper squats says Skelcore
Leverage Squat Machine facilitates deeper squats says Skelcore

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Skelcore, a Miami-based fitness equipment manufacturer, has announced its newest release: the Leverage Squat Machine.
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Portable device from Hyperice delivers on-the-go muscle recovery
Portable device from Hyperice delivers on-the-go muscle recovery

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Hyperice recently introduced its newest product: the Normatec Lower Legs.
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Klafs launches all-new Taras outdoor sauna
Klafs launches all-new Taras outdoor sauna

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Klafs has introduced the Taras outdoor sauna to offer a blend of functionality and style.
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Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

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Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.
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The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in price, or how they deliver the course, but the end result is the same piece of paper at the end of the course with no meaningful difference on who you worked with. [more]
 
Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing and Personal Training. Study Active is an Active IQ approved centre with CIMSPA endorsed Training Provider Partner status. [more]
 
FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network makes an essential contribution to a long and fulfilling life for people. At the annual FIBO Show, therefore, all players from the fitness, wellness and health sectors come together and form the hot spot for innovations, investments and trends for an active lifestyle. [more]
 
IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We understand that each fitness facility is unique, requiring tailored solutions for optimal performance. We’ve gained invaluable experience over almost 30 years, working with hundreds of gyms of all shapes and sizes, in a range of different industries. [more]
 
Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of health clubs and fitness centres across the globe. No other indoor trainer measures every pedal stroke and revolution more precisely, giving riders instant insights to get the most from their workouts, testing, rehabilitation programmes, and more. [more]
 
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