A day in the life of a ServiceSport UK engineer
ServiceSport is the UK’s leading gym equipment service provider. We offer a wide range of gym equipment services including service & repair, equipment refresh, upholstery, electronic repair, logistics and installation. We are the UK’s specialists in supplying, servicing, and remanufacturing all the world’s best gym and fitness equipment brands. As an extension of our services, […]
Ukrainian refugees start new careers as lifeguards in the UK
A boutique training provider has helped Ukrainian refugees secure new careers as lifeguards in the UK, thanks to the RLSS UK’s National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. Swim UK, part of Functional Skills UK, operates one of the largest programmes of lifeguard, swimming teaching and leisure industry-related courses in Kent and Sussex. Three Ukrainians are now working […]
Your Space Mansfield unveils new state-of-the-art fitness facilities
A MANSFIELD health club has benefited from a major upgrade to its fitness facilities, including the installation of innovative new kit to further enhance the member experience. Since 2020, operator BPL has invested more than £750,000 into the development of Your Space Mansfield after rebranding the site from Fitness Flex. Following improvements to areas including […]
Leisure centre refurbishment completes in West Midlands
Residents in Halesowen, West Midlands are enjoying a completely re-invented leisure experience at the town’s leisure centre thanks to a major upgrade of its leisure centre The Dudley Council development, delivered by Alliance Leisure through the UK Leisure Framework, has seen Halesowen Leisure Centre transformed into a vibrant activity hub with a new mix of […]
Forty per cent of council areas at risk of centre closures and restrictions
Forty per cent of council areas are at risk of losing their leisure centres and swimming pools within five months – or seeing services rationalised – due to the sector’s growing energy crisis, industry leaders have warned. New figures from ukactive project that without government intervention, large numbers of public sector leisure facilities are unlikely […]
Fisikal develops app to help operators manage their member promotions
Fisikal has developed a standalone, white-label app that enables gym owners to run, manage and execute bespoke member acquisition promotions. CEO Rob Lander said: “Many gyms continue to face tough times with rising energy prices hiking up costs whilst the cost-of-living crisis places less disposable income in the pocket of the consumer. “This is amplifying […]
Feel Electric appoints director of operations to support growth
Boutique electro muscle stimulation (EMS) training studio chain Feel Electric is set to open two new studios in the south of the UK in the next month. Industry senior executive Ian Cooper has been appointed as director of operations to support the expansion. Royal Tunbridge Wells EMS studio will open its doors in the near […]
Jason Fox to headline Fitnessat58degrees Wellness Festival
Those looking to live a healthier lifestyle will soon have the unique opportunity to learn from one of the country’s best known fitness experts at an exclusive wellbeing event in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Jason Fox – known to fans of hit Channel 4 show SAS: Who Dares Wins as Foxy – […]
Funxtion appoints head of customer success
Funxtion, experts in B2B personalised digital fitness, has announced the appointment of Danny Woods, a well-respected customer service expert with more than 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, as its new head of customer success. Danny was previously the global client services director at SweatWorks, a leading digital technology agency, and before that […]