Operator partners with platform to transform member rewards
LEISURE management operator Parkwood Leisure has announced a new agreement with fitness rewards platform and digital media provider Zoom Media UK. The partnership is designed to elevate Parkwood’s member experience by offering exclusive rewards and perks through Zoom’s white-label platform, driving greater retention and engagement among its 100,000 members. Andy Farr, strategic director at Parkwood […]
Focused Personal Training announces new plan and celebrates double milestone
FOCUSED Personal Training s celebrating its fifth anniversary with a series of remarkable achievements, including winning the prestigious Impact Award at Big Business Events. The studio has made significant strides in transforming the lives of more than 300 Southampton residents through its personalised fitness coaching programmes. From next Monday (August 12) Focused Personal Training is […]
New £13.5m leisure and learning hub spearheads coastal town regeneration
THE launch of Mablethorpe’s new Station Leisure & Learning Centre marks the start of a once-in-a-generation transformation of the Lincolnshire seaside town. Delivered by Alliance Leisure, the development aims to address the town’s poor health and educational outcomes, while delivering benefits for visitors and the local economy. Mablethorpe’s health ranking is in the lowest 12 […]
University transforms research with cutting-edge technology
LIVERPOOL John Moores University’s Department of Sport and Exercise Science has partnered with Wattbike to revolutionise research capabilities through the introduction of eight Wattbike Nucleus and four Wattbike AtomX models into its performance laboratories. The University exemplifies research excellence by utilising cutting-edge equipment to bolster its studies. Recently ranked among the world’s top Universities for […]
Project provides free junior activity memberships to young people
NORTHAMPTON East Local Area Partnership has partnered with Trilogy Active at Lings Forum Leisure Centre to offer free junior memberships to children in the area who might not otherwise have access to them. The programme delivered by West Northamptonshire Council and Trilogy Active will start just before the summer holidays, providing 75 six-month junior memberships. […]
David Stalker joins Active IQ as an independent adviser
DAVID Stalker, president of EuropeActive and a CIMSPA chartered fellow, is joining Active IQ. As an independent advisor, David will provide strategic consultancy, support Active IQ’s growth plans, and represent Active IQ within external industry engagement. His guidance and consultancy will be driven particularly through the lens of improving quality standards in the fitness sector, […]
Oldham Active announces executive restructure following COO’s retirement
OLDHAM Active has announced the promotion of Simon Blair to a pivotal new role as deputy CEO, overseeing all commercial facets of the business, customer experience and marketing. Blair’s promotion from business development manager follows Oldham Active’s strategic review of its executive management team. He said: “I am thrilled to be promoted to deputy CEO […]
Balanced Body® partners with Ten Health & Fitness on Pilates Group Reformer education
BALANCED Body® has teamed up with Ten Health & Fitness as a UK delivery partner following the launch of its new Pilates Group Reformer programme designed specifically to upskill practicing instructors to teach Pilates Reformer. The collaboration is a no-brainer,” said Joy Puleo, director of education at Balanced Body. “Ten Health & Fitness is a […]
Operator set for gains with latest funding
GYM franchise Snap Fitness has boosted its expansion plans after increasing the amount of funding available to new franchisees, with support from HSBC UK. Snap Fitness’ banking partner HSBC UK will now lend up to 60 per cent of start-up costs to franchisees. With the brand set to reach the 100-gym landmark in the UK […]
Sport for Confidence Works With Nottinghamshire Healthcare
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Healthcare’s Newark Intellectual Developmental Disabilities has enlisted the skills, knowledge and expertise of Sport for Confidence CIC. Working with a consortium of community partners that includes YMCA Newark and Boccia England, Sport for Confidence is supporting the creation of a clear pathway from health to leisure services, that supports those with Intellectual and Developmental […]