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History of health clubs: How gyms have evolved through the ages
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Fitness Trends
December 2, 2019

History of health clubs: How gyms have evolved through the ages

Article looking at the history of health clubs and how gyms have evolved through the ages

The community-centred independent gym whose BODYCOMBAT offering is a big hit with members
Les Mills
Case Studies
October 11, 2019

The community-centred independent gym whose BODYCOMBAT offering is a big hit with members

Phase 2 BODYCOMBAT™ classes have steadily built up over time, with classes now reaching capacity of 30 participants.

How 24 Hour Fitness empowers members through BODYCOMBAT
Les Mills
Case Studies
October 10, 2019

How 24 Hour Fitness empowers members through BODYCOMBAT

At 24 Hour Fitness Castle Hills in Dallas, Texas, passion is a quality that runs right through the club, members and Group X Instructors, proving key to its success. 24 Hour Fitness Area Group X Manager Mike Rowe explains how the club has harnessed BODYCOMBAT to empower its members and build a strong sense of community.

How your club can capitalise on the boom in workplace wellness
Les Mills
Acquisition & Retention
October 8, 2019

How your club can capitalise on the boom in workplace wellness

Article explaining how clubs can capitalise on the boom in workplace wellness

Research reveals why the right music is essential to a great group workout
Les Mills
Research
October 1, 2019

Research reveals why the right music is essential to a great group workout

How can clubs tune up their music offering and and reap the rewards?

Hebburn Central BODYCOMBAT launch packs a punch by increasing class occupancy 10%
Les Mills
Case Studies
September 17, 2019

Hebburn Central BODYCOMBAT launch packs a punch by increasing class occupancy 10%

Hebburn Central BODYCOMBAT launch packs a punch by increasing class occupancy 10%

The new rules of Fight Club: everyone’s talking about it
Les Mills
Fitness Trends
September 11, 2019

The new rules of Fight Club: everyone’s talking about it

Trend article explaining why everyone’s talking about combat classes and martial arts workouts

Revealed: The most popular group workout categories for members
Les Mills
Audience Insights
September 11, 2019

Revealed: The most popular group workout categories for members

A new report sheds fresh light on the hottest workout trends in the world and offers a tantalising glimpse at which group workouts will soon be on the rise as Millennials and Gen Z account for an ever-greater share of club memberships.

How can clubs fight back against Apple’s fitness expansion?
Jak Phillips
Fitness Trends
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.

Emma Barry on how outside sectors will help shape the future of fitness
Les Mills
Fitness Trends
August 6, 2019

Emma Barry on how outside sectors will help shape the future of fitness

Group fitness legend Emma Barry explains why trends from outside industries will transform fitness over the next decade.

How to tap into the group fitness boom
Les Mills
Audience Insights
August 5, 2019

How to tap into the group fitness boom

Who’s driving the growth of group workouts? And what do they want from a club? New research reveals the key to tapping into the group fitness boom to boost your club's bottom line.

The Student-centric gym that's a smash HIIT with GEN Z
Les Mills
Case Studies
July 21, 2019

The Student-centric gym that's a smash HIIT with GEN Z

King's College London improve gym member experience with Les Mills GRIT

Haven Point South Tyneside Case Study
Les Mills
Case Studies
July 18, 2019

Haven Point South Tyneside Case Study

Les Mills Virtual increases member retention and class attendance for Haven Point

New research reveals most undervalued resource in a gym
Les Mills
Instructor Insights
July 17, 2019

New research reveals most undervalued resource in a gym

Whitepaper looking at how clubs undervalue group fitness Instructors and how they can work more closely together to enhance member experience

The surprising stories behind the birth of modern fitness equipment
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Fitness Trends
July 11, 2019

The surprising stories behind the birth of modern fitness equipment

From Ancient Greeks and Russian strongmen, to torture devices and dog-walking gadgets, we explore the unlikely origins of the most popular pieces of equipment used in gyms today.