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press release: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
The Fortis Championships return for second year
12 Dec 2023
/ Action Group
Over 1,000 members entered the competition across the eight centres with Fortis studios, with the top 24 teams taking part in the grand final at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre on 25 November.
To enter the competition, Everyone Active members took part in challenge classes, which ran for three weeks. Extra sessions were added to the normal Fortis timetable to meet demand.
The workout itself was carefully devised by master trainers at Speedflex, who also provide the concept and equipment behind Fortis.
This year, the focus was firmly on inclusivity, ensuring that members of all ages, abilities and fitness levels could compete against each other and have an equal chance of reaching the top of the leaderboard.
Contestants – who entered in teams of two – could take part in unlimited challenge classes to keep improving their scores.
The operator has found the competition to be the perfect way of reinvigorating the existing Fortis community, by adding an extra incentive when they come to class.
This year, challenge classes were also open to non-members, helping to give an overall boost in participation.
Everyone Active also ran a separate competition for colleagues which proved extremely popular.
Matt Hague, regional fitness business manager at Everyone Active, said:
“Fortis Powered by Speedflex is one of our most popular classes and the Championships have already become a much-anticipated annual highlight.
“Members of all ages and fitness levels take part and thanks to the unique Speedflex concept it’s a real level playing field, rewarding effort over ability.
“We’re proud to have such an inclusive fitness competition which represents our whole member demographic and fitness ethos.”
The Final was hosted by Speedflex Ambassador and self-confessed Fortis fan, celebrity Ben Shephard who commented on the amazing sense of community, healthy competition and wonderful diversity of participants on the day.
James Smith, UK sales director at Speedflex, added:
“Our relationship with Everyone Active represents a best-in-class partnership. By working closely together we have created a truly special event that members can look forward to every year and that continues to ensure the Fortis product goes from strength to strength.”
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hugely successful inaugural event which saw over 3,000 people enter.
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its collection into the hotel market, with its recent installation at DoubleTree by Hilton
Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort, part of the QHotels Collection.
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number of new clients.
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company – and Dion Dublin.
Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Tel: 01916 498696
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.speedflex.com
Address:
Nelson House,
Fleming Business Centre,
Burdon Terrace,
Jesmond,
Newcastle,
NE2 3AE,
United Kingdom
James Smith, director of sales UK
Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited video gallery:
Key personnel
Paul Ferris, chief executive officer
Mark Simpson, chief operating officer
James Smith, director of sales UK
Austen Wilson, sales director Ireland
Matt Bolam, master trainer
Mark Simpson, chief operating officer
James Smith, director of sales UK
Austen Wilson, sales director Ireland
Matt Bolam, master trainer
Key customers
Speedflex primarily caters to the gym and leisure centre industry, with a recent expansion into the hotel market, and the home market.
The introduction of the Speedflex Blade has enabled gyms and operators place Speedflex on the gym floor, allowing members to workout on-demand.
The introduction of the Speedflex Blade has enabled gyms and operators place Speedflex on the gym floor, allowing members to workout on-demand.
Plans for the next 12 months
In 2024 Speedflex aims to continue expanding into gyms, leisure centres, hotels and beyond. Speedflex will be hosting multiple events for key industry professionals and clients, helping to expand client base and reach bigger markets.
Speedflex will also be attending a host of Industry events, with FIBO, Elevate and W3Fit already planned, but more to be added over the year. 2024 will also see the return of the FORTIS Championships for its third year in a row, which is hosted by Everyone Active across the country.
Speedflex will also be attending a host of Industry events, with FIBO, Elevate and W3Fit already planned, but more to be added over the year. 2024 will also see the return of the FORTIS Championships for its third year in a row, which is hosted by Everyone Active across the country.
Testimonial
“Fortis Powered by Speedflex is one of our most popular classes and the Championships have already become a much-anticipated annual highlight.
Members of all ages and fitness levels take part and thanks to the unique Speedflex concept it’s a real level playing field, rewarding effort over ability.
We’re proud to have such an inclusive fitness competition which represents our whole member demographic and fitness ethos.”
– Matt Hague, regional fitness business manager, Everyone Active
Members of all ages and fitness levels take part and thanks to the unique Speedflex concept it’s a real level playing field, rewarding effort over ability.
We’re proud to have such an inclusive fitness competition which represents our whole member demographic and fitness ethos.”
– Matt Hague, regional fitness business manager, Everyone Active
Testimonial
"We’re constantly striving to enhance our guests' experience and partnering with Speedflex allows us to provide the very latest in connected fitness for our guests and members.
The workout is both safe and inclusive which makes it the perfect fit for our diverse range of customers. Our guests can now enjoy a revolutionary fitness experience during their stay, reaffirming our commitment to offering the best amenities and services at The QHotels Collection."
– Keith Pickard, group director of golf, health club and spa, The QHotels Collection
The workout is both safe and inclusive which makes it the perfect fit for our diverse range of customers. Our guests can now enjoy a revolutionary fitness experience during their stay, reaffirming our commitment to offering the best amenities and services at The QHotels Collection."
– Keith Pickard, group director of golf, health club and spa, The QHotels Collection
Testimonial
"Jubilee Hall Trust has been pleasantly surprised with the Speedflex units.
Not because of how good they are, the ease of use and the smoothness of movement - we knew they were good! We were surprised by how many of our senior customers used it, intuitively and without prompt.
Many operators have machines which are challenging for certain demographics of our community to use, least of all our seniors! But Speedflex is different. I have seen customers approach it for the first time, play on the screen and easily start a workout, and better still, they say their joints didn't hurt either.
Whilst many operators would put two units next to a rig, we have one in an open space and another in a quiet space; more private, less on show. It’s this unit the majority of individual users go to. Yes, the studio classes are better for having one but don’t rule out having one as part of your special populations area too.
I was surprised how well Speedflex sits in both camps. HIIT Without the HURT, perfect for classes and studio but equally as good for seniors to do those all-important compound movements; Osteoporosis fighting, strength training. Riskfree."
– Jon Giles, chief executive, Jubilee Hall Trust
Many operators have machines which are challenging for certain demographics of our community to use, least of all our seniors! But Speedflex is different. I have seen customers approach it for the first time, play on the screen and easily start a workout, and better still, they say their joints didn't hurt either.
Whilst many operators would put two units next to a rig, we have one in an open space and another in a quiet space; more private, less on show. It’s this unit the majority of individual users go to. Yes, the studio classes are better for having one but don’t rule out having one as part of your special populations area too.
I was surprised how well Speedflex sits in both camps. HIIT Without the HURT, perfect for classes and studio but equally as good for seniors to do those all-important compound movements; Osteoporosis fighting, strength training. Riskfree."
– Jon Giles, chief executive, Jubilee Hall Trust
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