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jak phillips

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 Trends, die 2026 die Fitnessbranche bestimmen
Jak Phillips
Forschung & Fakten
December 7, 2025

7 Trends, die 2026 die Fitnessbranche bestimmen

Angebotserweiterung, digitale Umbrüche und politische Veränderungen treffen 2026 aufeinander und eröffnen Fitnessstudios große Chancen, neue Mitglieder zu gewinnen. Diese 7 Trends werden 2026 die Fitnessbranche bestimmen.

7 Trends, die 2025 die Fitnesswelt verändern werden
Jak Phillips
Les Mills Germany
Fitness-Trends
January 8, 2025

7 Trends, die 2025 die Fitnesswelt verändern werden

Dynamische Innovationen im Training, kulturelle Verschmelzungen und gesellschaftliche Veränderungen stehen kurz davor, die Fitnessbranche zu revolutionieren und neue Wachstumschancen zu schaffen. Hier sind 7 wichtige Trends, die das Fitnessjahr 2025 prägen werden.

Eine kluge Entscheidung und eine starke Umsetzung halfen diesem YMCA, den monatlichen Umsatz um 27.000 US-Dollar zu steigern
Les Mills Germany
Jak Phillips
Fallstudien
December 20, 2023

Eine kluge Entscheidung und eine starke Umsetzung halfen diesem YMCA, den monatlichen Umsatz um 27.000 US-Dollar zu steigern

Wie eine kluge Entscheidung und eine starke Umsetzung diesem YMCA geholfen haben, den monatlichen Umsatz um 27.000 US-Dollar zu steigern

8 key fitness trends for clubs in 2024
Jak Phillips
Fitness-Trends
December 12, 2023

8 key fitness trends for clubs in 2024

Article looking at 8 key fitness trends for clubs in 2024

So tickt die Gen Z: Brandneuer Report lüftet Geheimnisse
Jak Phillips
Les Mills Germany
Fitness-Trends
August 6, 2023

So tickt die Gen Z: Brandneuer Report lüftet Geheimnisse

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.

Attract the next generation into your classes
Jak Phillips
Instructor-Entwicklung
June 27, 2023

Attract the next generation into your classes

Article looking at a new Les Mills global report into Gen Z Fitness

BODYBALANCE 100: Inspire your club’s members with an epic event
Jak Phillips
Akquise und Bindung
April 20, 2023

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

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

Could Les Mills Core Be The Answer To Lower Back Pain?
Jak Phillips
Instructor-Entwicklung
January 17, 2023

Could Les Mills Core Be The Answer To Lower Back Pain?

New research suggests core targeted workouts could be the antidote to lower back pain caused by sedentary modern lifestyles.

The Gold’s Gyms embracing Omnifitness to drive growth and attract younger members
Jak Phillips
Fallstudien
October 18, 2022

The Gold’s Gyms embracing Omnifitness to drive growth and attract younger members

Case study article explaining how Gold's Gym Newburgh and Middletown in New York are embracing innovation to stay ahead.

How to reap the rewards of the September fitness surge
Jak Phillips
Akquise und Bindung
August 16, 2022

How to reap the rewards of the September fitness surge

Always a key month in the club calendar, macroeconomic factors mean this September could be crucial for accelerating recoveries and setting a platform for long-term success. But with fitness competition now fiercer than ever, how can clubs stand out from the crowd, while staying true to their brand and current members? Here are 8 key plays.

Science shows why live classes kick harder than home workouts
Jak Phillips
Forschung & Fakten
Instructor-Entwicklung
June 21, 2022

Science shows why live classes kick harder than home workouts

New research from the Les Mills Lab shows taking a class at the gym brings better results and more enjoyment than doing the same workout digitally at home.

In club vs digital: What’s the most effective way to work out?
Jak Phillips
Forschung
June 20, 2022

In club vs digital: What’s the most effective way to work out?

A new study from the Les Mills Research Lab compares exertion and enjoyment levels between a live class in the gym and two digital formats (livestream and Video on Demand) of the same workout, bringing hard facts to the hotly-contested live vs digital debate.

6 steps to give your club a boutique boost
Jak Phillips
Fitness-Trends
May 16, 2022

6 steps to give your club a boutique boost

Legendary operator Jaci Griffin shares 6 key learnings from building a boutique within her mid-market club to kickstart a strong COVID recovery.

Group workouts: How to raise revenues and reward Instructors
Jak Phillips
Instructor-Insights
May 15, 2022

Group workouts: How to raise revenues and reward Instructors

Few in fitness would argue that great group fitness Instructors don’t deserve better pay, but finding the budget to reward them remains a major headache for health clubs. We look at five positive steps clubs can take to unlock the extra cash that can safeguard star performers and attract new talent.

New Study Reveals The Secret To Staying Fit For Life
Jak Phillips
Instructor-Entwicklung
Forschung & Fakten
March 24, 2022

New Study Reveals The Secret To Staying Fit For Life

Exercise experts have cracked part of the code to exercise motivation and revealed the secret to staying fit for life.