Published in issue Read in digital edition Download PDF of this issue More from this issue

CONTACT US Leisure Media Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 ©Cybertrek 2026 ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

08 Jun 2026 Leisure Management: daily news and jobs Jump to other Leisure Media publications Attractions Management CLADmag Health Club Management Leisure Management Leisure Opportunities Spa Business Spa Opportunities Sports Management - - - - - attractions-kit.net attractionshandbook.com attractionsjobs.com attractionsmanagement.com clad-kit.net cladglobal.com exerciseprofessionals.net fitness-kit.net fitnessforesight.com fittechglobal.com greenleisure.net HCMsummit.live healthclubhandbook.com healthclubmanagement.co.uk hotelopportunities.co.uk independentoperators.co.uk leisure-kit.net leisurediary.com leisurejobs.net leisuremanagement.co.uk leisuremedia.com leisureopportunities.co.uk leisureproperty.com leisuretraining.co.uk leisureweek.com museum-kit.net spa-kit.net spaandwellnesscareers.com spabusiness.com spaforesight.com spahandbook.com spaopportunities.com sport-kit.net sportparksleisure.com sportshandbook.com sportsmanagement.co.uk water-kit.net wellhof.org wellhomeglobal.com worldleisurejobs.com - - - - - Leisure Media Ratecard Subscribe The Leisure Media Co Ltd

HOME JOBS NEWS FEATURES PRODUCTS FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION PRINT SUBSCRIPTION ADVERTISE CONTACT US Sign up for FREE ezine Featured Suppliers AKT Group Aquaform s.r.l. Aromatherapy Associates BE A BUSINESS SPA S.r.l. Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) Elevate Arena Fenix Group s.r.l. Kenyons and Co Miele Company Limited Power Plate UK TechnoAlpin SpA Templespa Ltd W3Fit Wildsmith Skin Features List Click here to view our features list SELECTED ISSUE Health Club Management 2015 issue 9 View on turning pages Download PDF MAGAZINE ARCHIVE View full archive Health Club Management 2026 issue 5 View issue contents View turning pages Download PDF Health Club Management 2026 issue 4 View issue contents View turning pages Download PDF Health Club Management 2026 issue 3 View issue contents View turning pages Download PDF Health Club Management 2026 issue 2 View issue contents View turning pages Download PDF View full archive>> Health Club Management 2015 issue 9 Other digital magazines Attractions Management Leisure Management Leisure Opportunities Spa Business Spa Opportunities Sports Management Share this issue Download PDF View Turning Pages Print subscription   5   Editor’s letter: Designing for dementia With dementia a growing concern in our rapidly ageing society, fitness and leisure operators must learn to cater for people with this condition, says Kate Cracknell View on turning pages View online   10   People profiles: Sean Conway Adventurer Sean Conway believes everyone can do what he does – he’s “just the guy from the pub” – and urges us to unlock our inner adventurer View on turning pages View online   12   People profiles: Sir Chris Hoy New Pure Gym ambassador Sir Chris Hoy is on a mission to get the public moving View on turning pages View online   14   People profiles: Derek Beres The creator of Flow Play explains how music impacts the brain, and why music selection for yoga classes is so important View on turning pages View online   16   Letters: Write to reply The five-a-day message is well understood, but people are still very unsure about recommended activity levels, says Martin Guyton, CEO of Tonbridge and Malling trust View on turning pages View online   18   Promotional feature: Les Mills Why do you let your cycle studio lie empty? Les Mills has the solution View on turning pages View online   20   News round-up: Pure Gym takeover of LA fitness given go-ahead, Under Armour’s latest acquisition, and should selfies be banned in gyms? View on turning pages   30   Promotional feature: Massage Heights A leading US massage spa chain is aiming to start a revolution in the UK massage industry View on turning pages View online   32   International news: The first Space Cycle music and fitness-based studio concept launches in Taiwan, while boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp unveils plans for further international expansion View on turning pages   34   IHRSA update: One million strong An in-depth study of health club retention in North America identifies the factors that spell the difference between winning and losing View on turning pages View online   36   ukactive update: What makes a member more likely to leave? Executive director of ukactive, Steven Ward, presents a sneak preview of the Flame survey findings, which will form part of the inaugural Consumer Insight report due this September View on turning pages View online   37   Diary dates: Leisure Industry Week takes place at the Birmingham NEC this month, while Marseille, France, hosts the IHRSA European Congress in October View on turning pages   38   Promotional feature: Escape Escape Fitness explains how to spot a dumbbell from a smart one View on turning pages   40   Interview: Getting the UK active Steven Ward and Tanni Grey-Thomspon, executive director and chair of ukactive, are challenging the activity sector to strive for greater things. Kate Cracknell reports View on turning pages View online   48   Talkback: A testing time Is fitness testing in UK primary schools the answer to the ticking timebomb of childhood inactivity and soaring obesity rates? View on turning pages View online   52   New opening: Bound for success Jak Phillips visits Oxygen Freejumping in Acton and explores whether it can jumpstart the UK’s fledgling trampoline park market View on turning pages View online   54   Promotional feature: Gladstone Behind every seamless customer experience lies a raft of back-of-house admin tasks that are no less essential to business success – and Gladstone can help View on turning pages View online   56   Activity tracking: Training like a champion How are elite athletes using activity tracking devices to make progress? We talk to four well-known names View on turning pages View online   On the cover: Daley Thompson aims to make fitness fun at his new back-to-basics gym   60   Interview: Sir Graham Watson The former Lib Dem MEP and now president of EuropeActive talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the ‘Cinderalla sport’ of fitness View on turning pages View online   64   New opening: A Daley dose of fun Jak Phillips visits Olympian Daley Thompson’s new gym in Putney to see how he’s putting the fun and old-school values back into fitness View on turning pages View online   68   Promotional feature: Wattbike Operators explain how they make the most of the Wattbikes in their facilities View on turning pages View online   70   Retention series: Warm welcome & fond farewell Are your reception staff your most undervalued retention resource? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates View on turning pages View online   74   Virtual fitness: Here to stay Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual? View on turning pages View online   78   Virtual fitness: fitness-kit.net special A round-up of some of the main suppliers bringing virtual classes to the health and fitness market View on turning pages View online   82   Supplier showcase: We look at recent installations from Technogym and Total Gym View on turning pages View online   86   Promotional feature: Matrix Matrix Fitness outlines the new products being launched at its Matrix International Show, taking place alongside LIW 2015 View on turning pages   88   Show preview: LIW 2015 Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year View on turning pages View online   92   Promotional feature: iDEA For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment View on turning pages View online   96   LIW exhibitor news: Find out about the latest product launches and innovations to be showcased at LIW this month View on turning pages   102   Promotional feature: Cybex Cybex unveils its new Sparc Trainer – the next evolution of high intensity training View on turning pages View online   124   Research: Mind & movement Several international pilot studies look at the link between exercise and dementia across a lifetime View on turning pages View online Published by Leisure Media Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 | Contact us | About us | © Cybertrek Ltd