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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

How can clubs fight back against Apple’s fitness expansion?
Jak Phillips
Fitnesstrends
September 5, 2019

How can clubs fight back against Apple’s fitness expansion?

Apple’s betting big on fitness, bringing increased pressure on clubs to stay relevant in a fast-changing market. Here are 8 key plays for operators to defend against digital threats and give your club the edge.

How to transform lives and heal communities through group fitness
Jak Phillips
Inzichten voor instructeurs
May 20, 2019

How to transform lives and heal communities through group fitness

Article on how Studio Superstar Daren Darby transforms lives through group fitness

The club with a bullet-proof member acquisition strategy
Jak Phillips
Case Studies
May 14, 2019

The club with a bullet-proof member acquisition strategy

The club with a bullet-proof member acquisition strategy

Global Spotlight - Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub
Jak Phillips
Case Studies
April 2, 2019

Global Spotlight - Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub

Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub has made group exercise a central pillar of its recent £16m redevelopment, and is already reaping the rewards

Why don’t the world’s biggest chains create all their own programming?
Jak Phillips
Fitnesstrends
April 2, 2019

Why don’t the world’s biggest chains create all their own programming?

Why the world’s biggest gym chains don’t create all their own workouts

Why the next big thing in fitness needn't cost a fortune
Jak Phillips
Ledenwerving & ledenbehoud
April 2, 2019

Why the next big thing in fitness needn't cost a fortune

LES MILLS has launched a range of affordable solutions for its indoor cycling experience THE TRIP, putting immersive fitness within reach of all clubs.

Research reveals the truth about knee push-ups
Jak Phillips
Onderzoek
April 2, 2019

Research reveals the truth about knee push-ups

Despite misconceptions, new research shows knee push-ups are in fact an effective way of building strength and a useful gateway for members to progress towards push-ups on their toes.

New fitness research reveals the surprising secret to long-term member loyalty
Jak Phillips
Ledenwerving & ledenbehoud
April 2, 2019

New fitness research reveals the surprising secret to long-term member loyalty

With health club competition fiercer than ever and consumers increasingly fickle when it comes to fitness habits, new research has shed fresh light on the vital role that group exercise can play in inspiring member loyalty and generating referrals.

Fitness and CSR – running on empathy
Jak Phillips
Fitnesstrends
April 2, 2019

Fitness and CSR – running on empathy

By its very nature the fitness industry supports a healthier planet, but in an age of heightened social awareness, and scrutiny of business ethics, is this still enough? We spoke to fitness CSR expert Ray Algar, who says to truly thrive in the 21st century, the fitness industry must move beyond memberships and P&L, and strive for greater social purpose

Business advice from fitness leaders: Magnus Wilhelmsson talks growth and tactics
Jak Phillips
Case Studies
April 2, 2019

Business advice from fitness leaders: Magnus Wilhelmsson talks growth and tactics

Leaders Series – Magnus Wilhelmsson

How virtual is disrupting your club
Jak Phillips
Fitnesstrends
February 4, 2019

How virtual is disrupting your club

From blockbuster workout experiences to entirely new types of participants, Jak Phillips explores how next-generation virtual fitness is transforming the market and what clubs can do to stay ahead of the curve.

Finding fitness motivation for the masses
Jak Phillips
Fitnesstrends
February 4, 2019

Finding fitness motivation for the masses

As a scientist exploring the dynamics of exercise, as well as a fitness studio operator, Dr Jinger Gottschall has an unprecedented perspective on the practical challenges our sector must overcome to bring fitness to the mainstream masses. She shares her unique insights on how to grow the fitness market by combining club smarts with cutting-edge science.