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 […]