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Relationship Officer - Physical Activity and Sport
Salary: £40,005 - £43,824pa + local govt pension + benefits
Location: Westminster, London, UK
Company: City of Westminster Council


Contract Customer Services Manager
Salary: £27,500 - £28,500pa
Location: Horfield, Bristol, UK
Company: Everyone Active
Swim Teacher
Salary: Competitive
Location: Basildon
Company: Everyone Active
Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard (NPLQ required)
Salary: 9.50 ph
Location: Basildon
Company: Everyone Active
Team Leader
Salary: Competitive salary, excellent benefits
Location: Basildon
Company: Everyone Active
Team Leader
Salary: Competitive salary, excellent benefits
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bedminster
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Duty Manager
Salary: Full time position - up to £23k Circa
Location: Lutterworth
Company: Everyone Active
Fitness Manager
Location: Bracknell
Company: Everyone Active

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in this issue

• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources


Property & tenders
30 acres at Clays Lane, Debden Green, Loughton
Location: Loughton, IG10 Company: Knight Frank
Tender: retail units at The Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle
Location: Grantham, Leicestershire Company: Belvoir Castle
To Let – Potterne Park Sports Ground
Location: Verwood, Dorset Company: AVISON YOUNG
Tender: Open Day at Hall Place, Bexley to discuss commercial opportunities
Location: Hall Place House, Bexley, DA5 1PQ Company: London Borough of Bexley
Tender: Forestry Commission - Forest Nets Concession Opportunity
Location: 15 Concessions across the nation's forests Company: Forestry England
More property/tenders>>

News headlines
4Global and UK Active launch private sector health club benchmarking 
 
4Global and UK Active launch private sector health club benchmarking

By Kath Hudson

The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between UK Active and 4Global, the aim of the research is to provide accurate insight into the state of UK-based private sector health clubs. Twelve private sector operators – representing 1,089 facilities – have so .... more>>
Anytime Fitness announces expansion into the UAE with master franchise deal backed by Mark Mobius  
Anytime Fitness announces expansion into the UAE with master franchise deal backed by Mark Mobius

By Kath Hudson

With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle East will get underway later this year, with the first club opening Dubai, following the move to the Middle East which is gripping the sector. Parent company, Self Esteem Brands, has signed a master franchise deal with an .... more>>

Total Fitness turns a profit as it beats pre-COVID membership  
By Kath Hudson

Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which saw a return to pre-COVID membership levels following a year-on-year uplift in membership numbers of .... more>>
Entrepreneurs share secrets of building a fitness business at PerformX  
By Kath Hudson

Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the destination was one takeaway of the industry titans’ panel on empire building, comprised of three industry .... more>>
Steve Barton, former UK MD at Technogym, joins top team at Egym  
By Liz Terry

Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, as country director for the UK. .... more>>
The Gym Group appoints Alison Sagar as chief commercial officer to drive next phase of growth  
By Kath Hudson

Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years, with a ROIC of 30 per cent, The Gym Group has appointed Alison Sagar as chief commercial officer to drive its .... more>>
TRIB3 launches reformer Pilates brand – PILAT3S  
By Kath Hudson

The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will be available either as a standalone franchise, or as a club-in-club concept, aiming to take .... more>>
Adidas and The Well HQ collaborate to deliver free training on supporting women around menstruation  
By Kath Hudson

Adidas and its Breaking Barriers Academy has announced a partnership with female health experts, The Well HQ – led by Baz Moffatt – for the launch of a free training course to raise .... more>>
Will Orr presents new strategy for The Gym Group  
By Liz Terry

Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023, along with an early trading update for 2024 and a new three-part strategy for the business. Orr joined .... more>>
Pure Gym most recognised brand in sample of health club operators  
By Kath Hudson

Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer awareness scores to find a winner in a prompted recall test. The insight is based on interviews with 401 consumers who are, or .... more>>
Basic-Fit aiming to double its estate by 2030. Rene Moos is considering global franchising to drive future growth  
By Kath Hudson

Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved a record number of club openings and is bullish about the future. Announcing its .... more>>
Everyone Active snaps up North Herts contracts. Takes over from SLL  
By Kath Hudson

North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run five of its leisure centres from 1 April. The facilities were previously run by trust, .... more>>
BSI introduces guidelines to help operators design child safeguarding policies  
By Kath Hudson

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings, such as health clubs and sports facilities. The Child .... more>>
Orangetheory sees potential for 10,000 studios worldwide  
By Kath Hudson

Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential demand for up to 10,000 studios worldwide, says CEO, Dave Long, in the latest edition of .... more>>
UPDATE: Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory are seeking a CEO for their merged business  
By Liz Terry

This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15 March 2024 Self Esteem Brands (SEB) and Orangetheory, which announced a ‘merger of equals’ on 29 February, .... more>>

Features
Dave Long

Interview:
Dave Long


As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally
Product innovation

fitness-kit.net:
Product innovation


Steph Eaves rounds up the latest health, fitness and wellness kit from leading suppliers
Huw Edwards

Life lessons:
Huw Edwards


The CEO of UK Active reflects on working on London 2012 and what he learned in the face of initial hostility
Pivot to wellbeing

Debate:
Pivot to wellbeing


While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
At your service

Specifier:
At your service


Skipping equipment services costs fitness operators in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why such management is essential
Leases

Everyone's talking about:
Leases


Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts
Well at work

Wellness:
Well at work


As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?
The power of HIIT

Research:
The power of HIIT


A new study from researchers at Yale University shows that high intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
Product news
Art of Cryo’s unveils 12-person cryochamber which breaks four world records

Art of Cryo’s unveils 12-person cryochamber which breaks four world records

FROM FITNESS-KIT.NET

Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience in the world.
 
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

FROM FITNESS-KIT.NET

Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
 
Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

FROM FITNESS-KIT.NET

Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
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Company profile
active insight

Active Insight are the leading provider of Customer Insight, Business Intelligence and Consultation services to the Cultural Services, Active Leisure and Health and Fitness Industries.

Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions to Active Leisure, Health and Fitness, and Cultural Industries. We have built a company that is leading the way in providing valuable insight into public perceptions of fitness and leisure, alongside developing a Customer Insight Platform that our clients use within their own facilities.
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Sprung Gym-Flooring: leading fitness flooring provider paves the way for top performance

Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
  Sprung Gym-Flooring: leading fitness flooring provider paves the way for top performance
Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024

Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
  Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024

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