BALANCED BODY EDUCATION® LAUNCHES GROUP PILATES REFORMER TRAINING FOR FITNESS INSTRUCTORS
In a move to plug the growing gap between consumer demand for Group Reformer Pilates and qualified instructors, Balanced Body Education has launched a new professional education program specifically designed to up-skill instructors already teaching in a fitness setting.
Pulse Fitness unveils brand-new research centre at headquarters for innovative research and development
Pulse Fitness is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art showroom gym at the company's headquarters this March, which is a testament to Pulse Fitness' commitment to excellence in fitness equipment.
P81 – Embracing Change and Overcoming Brexit
P81 have been supplying the UK Leisure market for over 25 years and are among the market leaders and ‘go to’ suppliers for all banded merchandise and uniform supplies.
INDEPENDENT GYM AIMS TO GO BIGGER AND BETTER IN SUPPORT OF INDEPENDENT FITNESS FACILITIES
It’s been a busy start to 2024 at Independent Gyms, the new year has brought a huge amount of excitement and enthusiasm as we once again aim to go bigger and better in our support of independent fitness facilities.
DANCE FITNESS INTO A NEW DIMENSION
Latest game from Kiwi fitness leader takes dance workouts into a new dimension by offering an unparalleled VR experience on the Meta Quest 3 headset.
Handling cancellations effectively
Recent research from Xplor Gym found that the majority of former members quietly quit. By taking a strategic approach to handling cancellations, operators can gain greater insights into why members really leave and increase retention.
Sustainable Leisure and Wellness Centre Opens in North Yorkshire
In December we delivered an early Christmas present to the residents in Knaresborough in the form of a new £17.5 million energy efficient leisure and wellness centre.
Introducing a flexible talent service: Fulfil your hiring goals without the costly fees
Follow The Oak provide trusted recruitment services for brands across the Health, Fitness, and Active Lifestyle eco system, particularly those within product/supplier, tech, and operator domains.
Impressive results at The Abbey Hotel FOR OS GEN
OS Generation Group, the leading sustainable energy company focussed on on-site energy generation for the leisure and hospitality sector, has already started seeing impressive results for The Abbey Hotel in Redditch which went live with a low carbon Combined Heat and Power (CHP) solution in June last year.
Virgin Active selects CoursePro as preferred Sports Course management software
Virgin Active has been partnered with CoursePro since 2016 when they initially rolled out the software across their UK estate to support with the management of swim and tennis programmes.
combatting some of our challenges
Fun & Moving would like to share how we’ve been continuing to combat some of the challenges people face to get their bodies moving, and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Active IQ win Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year at 2023 FAB Awards
Active IQ’s ‘Healthy People, Healthy Planet’ sustainability strategy recognised for its outstanding commitment to making a positive impact on society.
Pocket Rocket Group launches new Academy service to enhance sector education
Pocket Rocket Group has launched a new Academy service dedicated to providing quality education to the health, fitness and wellness industry.
Colets Health & Fitness signs with OS Generation Group
OS Generation Group, the leading sustainable energy company focussed on on-site energy generation for the leisure and hospitality sector, has signed a contract with Colets Health and Fitness, an independent, not-for-profit health club nestled in the heart of Thames Ditton.
ACTIVE IQ & LEISURE DB – WORKFORCE ROUNDTABLE
On 26 September 2023, Active IQ and Leisure DB hosted a roundtable to discuss the workforce issues currently faced by the health and physical activity sector.
INDEPENDENT GYMS WINTER CONFERENCE
On Thursday, 30 November gym owners, expert speakers and industry leading brands will be returning to Cranmore Park Conference Centre in Solihull for our highly anticipated Independent Gyms Winter Conference.
Excelsior Experience Day
Following this years’ EVOLVE event on Human Experience and in partnership with Active IQ, Pocket Rocket Group and Burnley Leisure & Culture; Excelsior held an educational experience day on 18th October to support Senior Management and Leadership of Leisure Trusts and Health Club Operators with their Recruitment, Retention and Revenue strategies.
OS Generation Group wins Big Box Leisure Club Contract
OS Generation Group, the leading sustainable energy company focussed on on-site energy generation for the leisure and hospitality sector, has won a competitive bid to provide Big Box Leisure Club in Huddersfield with a multi-phased programme of energy technology solutions which will deliver significant financial savings and carbon reduction for the 60,000 sq ft site when it opens in January 2024.
Les Mills lands top international brand award
Kiwi fitness leader crowned one of Fast Company’s 2023 Brands That Matter, alongside leading global companies such as General Motors, Intel and NFL.
Global fitness leader Les Mills has been honored as one of 2023’s Brands That Matter by authoritative business and innovation media title Fast Company.
FITRONICS HOST CONNECTCX & COURSEPRO SUMMIT
On 3rd and 4th October, Fitronics hosted ConnectCX, a customer experience-focused event in partnership with Proinsight, and the annual CoursePro Summit for leisure industry professionals.
A Busy Summer Sees 3 New Projects Complete For Alliance Leisure
As Alliance Leisure heads towards its 25th anniversary year in 2024 the number of completed projects and investment value in local authority leisure facilities continues to climb.
Panning for gold: re-imagine the human experience
Pocket Rocket Group has been working on a number of exciting initiatives with clients to re-imagine their products and services for an improved customer and human experience.
The Power of Innovative Packaging and Strategic Partnerships
The journey of how P81 maximised membership sales opportunities and increased secondary spending for the biggest gym chain in Europe with the use of starter kits with a 1-month membership.
Evolving the Human Experience
How Active IQ is collaborating with Evolve partners to promote a culture of learning
Pulse Fitness transformation of Third Space Moorgate
There is a common goal across all of the Third Space clubs to provide outstanding fitness spaces that members feel are their own.
Empowering Growth and Innovation: Recap of the Independent Gyms Summer Conference
On Thursday, 6 July, gym owners, expert speakers and industry leading brands descended on Cranmore Park Conference Centre in Solihull for our highly anticipated Independent Gyms Summer Conference.
Life Fitness introduce the SE4 Console
Embrace the power of this cutting-edge console to redefine the cardio experience and elevate your brand's presence.
ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY TO SWIMMING LESSONS
Parkwood Leisure’s Innovative Partnership with Fitronics
Leisure facility operator, Parkwood Leisure has partnered with fitness software specialist, Fitronics, to improve accessibility to swimming courses at venues managed by Parkwood and its partners, Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure.
New Balanced Body Education® Fitness Instructors endorsed by Active IQ
Balanced Body®, global leaders in PiIates equipment and education, have received Active IQ endorsement for its newly launched professional education programme specifically designed to upskill fitness instructors with a Group Reformer Pilates qualification in direct response to global market demand.