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David Minton news
15 Nov 2023
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
26 Jul 2023
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
07 Jun 2023
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
15 Jul 2022
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
02 Jun 2022
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
26 May 2022
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
13 Nov 2021
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
07 Sep 2021
A new, one-day conference will create a platform for a debate on how the global
01 Jun 2020
A new industry support association, Fitness United, launches today (1 June) to bring suppliers and
02 Apr 2020
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
04 Mar 2020
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
17 May 2019
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
16 May 2018
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
09 May 2017
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
03 Feb 2017
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
02 Aug 2016
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media
06 Jun 2016
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
27 May 2016
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
16 May 2016
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
26 Feb 2016
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
14 Dec 2015
Fitness suppliers and distributors are failing to make the most of the internet, with many
20 Nov 2015
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
27 Jul 2015
More than twice as many swimming pools have closed in the last 12 months as
18 Jun 2015
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and fitness industry to
04 Jun 2014
The UK health and fitness industry has more clubs, more members and a greater market
13 Jun 2013
The market value of the UK's fitness sector has been estimated at £3.92bn - an
11 Jun 2012
Jon Argent stepped down as Vice Chair of sporta, the organisation that represents more than
31 Jan 2012
A new body, billed as the UK's only fully independent think tank dedicated to sport,
02 Aug 2011
The majority of the UK population (84 per cent) live within 2 miles (3.2km) of
02 Mar 2010
The strategic sports facility resource, Active Places, has been updated with the latest facility and
14 May 2009
The health and fitness sector has grown by 3 per cent in the last 12-month
25 Sep 2008
The Leisure Database Company will launch its new Fitness Market Monitor on 1 December. Aimed
15 May 2008
The value of the UK fitness industry increased by 2.6 per cent in the last
17 Feb 2006
Fitness instructor organization Multitrax UK has invited some of the most respected business speakers in
30 Apr 2004
The Leisure Database Company has signed a contract with Sport England to supply and maintain
08 Jan 2004
The Leisure Database company has predicted 2004 will see competition in the health and fitness
27 Nov 2003
The FIA has appointed the Leisure Database Company as its official data collection agency. The
27 Jan 2003
The health and fitness industry will support a further 300 to 400 health clubs over
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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“We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement”
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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