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Cryotherapy

“Cryotherapy has been used in clinics as a method of treating pain. Now we’re seeing it move into the worlds of health clubs and spa, where it’s used for preventative health and to optimise recovery”

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Reimagining ageing

Our industry needs to get older people significantly more active if the UK is to avoid a major crisis in social care, says a new report. Abi Harris explains what the key findings mean for you

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Flooring

Flooring it

The feel of a certain surface under a member’s feet can unconsciously put them in the right headspace to workout. We take a look at the latest flooring projects inspiring members to move...

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Technogym, London's Third-space and Life fitness

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Active justice

What role can sport and physical activity play in preventing crime and anti-social behaviour – and are our prisons making the most of this opportunity to change lives? Kate Cracknell reports

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Calisthenics

Calisthenics: is it just for hardmen, or is it an alternative activity that could appeal to your crossfitters or those in your free weights area? Kath Hudson reports

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Crossing the chasm

How far is the health club industry from completing its evolution from a niche sector to a mass mainstream movement?

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European Congress - Lisbon calling

The IHRSA European Congress, which takes place next month in Lisbon, Portugal, is a must-attend, must-experience event for industry leaders doing business in Europe says IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh

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Geoff Bamber

“I think we’ll start to see more pay-as-you-go concepts, as they offer better value for money and flexibility. HIIT will stay popular and we will see more use of data in workouts to engage people”

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Steve Watts

“As long as people do the 30-minute circuit, twice a week, they are guaranteed results, and that’s a simple message to get across”

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James Balfour

“We have over 80,000 registered customers & 50,000 social media followers. I believe that’s the highest of any fitness brand in the UK”

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Richard Brown

“You can do lots of great stuff, but find there are still large numbers of people who don’t engage. If you can start to understand why, then you’re onto something”

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Setting fitness on fire

“In a 45- to 50-minute Blaze workout, members can burn anything from 500 to 1,000 calories”

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Erkki Torn

“We’ve been working to promote fitness as a lifestyle – last year we introduced a pop-up gym at Tallinn Airport. It’s free for everybody to use”

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Darren Sealy

“We've incorporated mental health and wellbeing into the whole Mindset experience”

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Bear Grylls

“Bear Grylls and Chris St George both served in the British Army. Their experience, combined with a results-driven offering, will engage people in exercise - Dave Stalker”

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Kira Mahal

“We don’t sell the transformational dream: our core message to people is the importance of creating a new lifestyle and being fit for life”

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Active IQ - Putting our nation’s mental health first

“Our qualification seeks to help people most likely to encounter those with mental health issues to spot the signs, understand and be skilled in offering support - Jenny Patrickson, managing director Active IQ”