60 Second UK Fitness News - 20th May 2016

In this weeks 60 Second News: our 2016 State of The UK Fitness Industry Report was released this week and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who has mentioned us in the news or on Twitter. Remember to keep an eye on our Director, David Minton’s, LinkedIn page to join in topical discussions about this year’s report.

Coming soon from 1Rebel is their new offering Ride2Rebel. 1Rebel have converted a bus into a mobile spin studio and will be offering customers the chance to spin hard through the streets of London, whilst commuting to work. The bus will pick up from 4 different locations across London and drop off at 1Rebel. You can sign up now to register an interest in a ticket and receive a 10% discount on packages.

It’s been announced this week that the construction contract for the new Fleming Park leisure centre in Eastleigh has gone to Interserve. The new centre will boast a 15 court sports hall, 2 swimming pools and 3 multipurpose studios and is due to open June 2018.

Lastly, Sports Management reported this week that public health experts have called it unethical to sell junk food in leisure centres. I know I think it’s ok to reward all my hard work with a Mars bar post workout, but psychologist have claimed that leisure centres are failing exercise referral patients by not offering healthy food as a primary option and at a cheaper price. Let us know what you think, send us a tweet @TLDC_UK. 

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60 Second UK Fitness News - 22nd April 2016

In this week's 60 Second News: It’s no surprise to us that the according to the European Health & Fitness Market Study 2016, the budget gym sector has again increased its share in the Fitness Market. You’ll be able to find out how this has affected the UK in our fitness report which is now due to be published mid-May. To register an interest in the report click here.

Here at LeisureDB we’re excited to announce this year we will be releasing a new report titled the LeisureDB Social Media Index. We will be comparing how well the top private brands in the industry perform on social media. And if you are wondering what platforms are right for you why not head to Action PR's blog and to find out.

And the world of online dating has arrived in our gyms, 1Rebel has teamed up with popular app Bumble with its latest offering of a combat-themed speed-dating class. 1Rebel is hoping to unite sweaty Betty with her prince charming during their rumble sessions.

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1Rebel - Natalie and I check out the launch and try a Rebel Ride Class

The long anticipated 1Rebel @1Rebel_uk opened this week in the City of London between Liverpool St and the Gherkin on St Mary Axe. Covering 8,000 sq ft that is divided into 2 large studios, 1Rebel offers 2 different classes - Rebel Ride (spinning style indoor cycling workout) and Rebel Reshape (combination of resistance exercises combined with intense bursts on treadmills).  These high intensity group exercise classes are available on a pay per visit basis, with no contract and no hidden fees.

Both being keen cyclists, Natalie and myself went along to try out Rebel Ride. What a great lunchtime class! We loved the pumping sound system and the new smooth Matrix bikes which have Look and SPD cleats on every bike - JJ can you make this the new common standard and can all manufactures fall in line? Both of these greatly enhance the experience for the user and when your paying £20 per ride (when you buy 10 sessions up front) or £22 per ride (when you buy 4 sessions) its essential to do everything possible to make sure each ride is the best one yet.

The showers, see photos below, are a work of art and are the best I've seen since Crunch opened. Changing rooms also have heated seating, nice products and fluffy scented towels. Roots & Bulbs are doing the refuelling. 

I look forward to my next ride in a few weeks time when it's settled in and before the second site opens at Broadgate in April.