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Content, PR & Growth Director

Jak Phillips is a content expert who specialises in the global fitness market and has produced countless industry-leading reports during his 13 years working in the global fitness industry. Based in London, Jak’s role as Global Director of Content, PR & Growth Marketing for Les Mills sees him work with leading brands from around the world, offering rare insight into what it takes to win in the modern fitness industry. 

As a journalist, Jak has worked for a slew of national and international titles, with his work appearing in TIME Magazine, VICE, The Huffington Post, The i Newspaper, and various fitness industry publications. A speaker at numerous fitness industry conferences, Jak is also a qualified personal trainer, BODYPUMP and CEREMONY HYROX Instructor.

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Articles by Jak

7 Key Trends Shaping Fitness in 2026
Jak Phillips
Latest Research
December 7, 2025

7 Key Trends Shaping Fitness in 2026

From JOMO and digital twins, to smarter gyms and community connections, what’s next for the world of fitness?

Beyond ChatGPT: How clubs can attract high-value members with AI
Jak Phillips
Acquisition & Retention
March 24, 2025

Beyond ChatGPT: How clubs can attract high-value members with AI

Article about how clubs can attract high-value members with AI

Inside Martin Seibold’s bold strategy to grow LifeFit Group by 79% in four years
Jak Phillips
Acquisition & Retention
February 13, 2025

Inside Martin Seibold’s bold strategy to grow LifeFit Group by 79% in four years

Martin Seibold reveals how LifeFit Group is driving attendance, retention, and growth through group exercise, instructor education, and a positive approach to industry disruption.

How Fitness & Lifestyle Group is inspiring new audiences with group training
Jak Phillips
Case Studies
January 23, 2025

How Fitness & Lifestyle Group is inspiring new audiences with group training

Case study looking at how Fitness & Lifestyle Group is inspiring new audiences with group training

7 Trends Set To Shake Up Fitness In 2025
Jak Phillips
Fitness Trends
December 11, 2024

7 Trends Set To Shake Up Fitness In 2025

Uncover the 7 key trends shaping fitness in 2025.

BODYCOMBAT 100: Inspire your club’s members with an epic event
Jak Phillips
Acquisition & Retention
July 25, 2024

BODYCOMBAT 100: Inspire your club’s members with an epic event

As BODYCOMBAT reaches its 100th release, Les Mills has created a bulletproof blueprint for inspiring events to help clubs drive impact across both members and prospects.

How this pioneering chain uses data to drive group fitness numbers
Jak Phillips
Audience Insights
June 11, 2024

How this pioneering chain uses data to drive group fitness numbers

Despite launching their fitness facility in the midst of a pandemic, the team behind Germany’s 20 “20 have combined determination with innovation to build a promising business. Tobias Unger and Melanie Schäfer share their unique sporting philosophy and explain why outdoor workouts will be key to the 20 “20 concept through COVID and beyond.

How China's hottest club used immersive fitness to fire up its membership
Jak Phillips
Case Studies
June 11, 2024

How China's hottest club used immersive fitness to fire up its membership

Brave new workout world: Retention Guru Dr Paul Bedford explains why clubs will never be the same again
Jak Phillips
Acquisition & Retention
June 6, 2024

Brave new workout world: Retention Guru Dr Paul Bedford explains why clubs will never be the same again

Retention Guru Dr Paul Bedford on the seismic shifts shaking up the fitness landscape, the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and the forgotten art that could transform clubs’ fortunes.

8 fundamentals for designing a dynamite fitness studio
Jak Phillips
Fitness Trends
May 22, 2024

8 fundamentals for designing a dynamite fitness studio

Great studio design is essential for elevating the in-club experience and inspiring members to march through your doors. So what does it take to create an awe-inspiring space that members can’t wait to sweat in? Based on key insights and expert advice, here are 8 secrets for designing a killer workout studio to drive your club’s success.

Will dance be a key growth driver for clubs in 2024?
Jak Phillips
Fitness Trends
April 5, 2024

Will dance be a key growth driver for clubs in 2024?

A social media sensation with plenty of cultural cachet, dance fitness appears to be getting its groove back. We look at 4 areas where dance could be a key driver of club growth in 2024.

New fitness research reveals why people choose indoor cycling classes
Jak Phillips
Audience Insights
April 5, 2024

New fitness research reveals why people choose indoor cycling classes

The number one reason why people choose an indoor cycling class. Fresh industry research has revealed a raft of key consumer insights for the fast-growing indoor cycling segment. We dig deep into the findings and explore how clubs can capitalise to pack out their cycle studio.

Making sense of the metaverse: A new frontier for fitness?
Jak Phillips
Fitness Trends
April 5, 2024

Making sense of the metaverse: A new frontier for fitness?

Landmark report lifts the lid on Gen Z fitness
Jak Phillips
Fitness Trends
April 5, 2024

Landmark report lifts the lid on Gen Z fitness

A new global report – Gen Z Fitness: Cracking the code – provides a comprehensive picture of what Gen Z want from a workout and how to engage this key demographic. From the trends making them move, to the barriers holding them back, we surface 7 key Gen Z insights every club needs to know.

One smart decision and strong execution helped this YMCA boost monthly revenue by US$27K
Jak Phillips
Case Studies
December 20, 2023

One smart decision and strong execution helped this YMCA boost monthly revenue by US$27K

Case study looking at how One smart decision and strong execution helped this YMCA boost monthly revenue by US$27K