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Infographic: How to build retention-boosting habits
Les Mills
Acquisition & Retention
October 24, 2024

Infographic: How to build retention-boosting habits

50% of new members leave their club within the first six months, meaning operators must spend big on member marketing just to stand still. As clubs prepare for an influx of new members in January, how we help them start working out will be key to stopping them from walking out soon after, setting the foundations for sustainable growth.

No pain, all gain: The mood-boosting strength program with guaranteed results
Jo Bryce
Research
October 22, 2024

No pain, all gain: The mood-boosting strength program with guaranteed results

As members seek new ways to reach strength goals and maximize motivation, new research findings point to a promising approach for boosting both power and enjoyment with measurable results.

How this university is inspiring new generations of fitness fans
Emma Hogan
Case Studies
October 8, 2024

How this university is inspiring new generations of fitness fans

Case study looking at how ECU is inspiring new generations of fitness fans

Landmark report offers solutions to industry’s recruitment challenges
Jo Bryce
Instructor Insights
September 18, 2024

Landmark report offers solutions to industry’s recruitment challenges

One of the most pressing issues facing club operators is attracting the next generation of group training Instructors. A new report sets out to tackle misconceptions and provide an actionable blueprint for operators to recruit up-and-coming talent.

Freedom Leisure is inspiring young people to get moving – and the results are seriously impressive
Jo Bryce
Case Studies
August 20, 2024

Freedom Leisure is inspiring young people to get moving – and the results are seriously impressive

Case study looking at how Freedom Leisure is inspiring young people to get moving

Pilates reimagined: A fresh take on the timeless training style
Emma Hogan
Acquisition & Retention
August 20, 2024

Pilates reimagined: A fresh take on the timeless training style

LES MILLS PILATES™ re-imagines the classic training style in an exciting new format to help clubs attract younger members with a boutique offering. The team behind the program explain what clubs can expect.

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.

Introducing LES MILLS SHAPES: The bang-on-trend boutique workout lighting up timetables
Emma Hogan
Fitness Trends
July 15, 2024

Introducing LES MILLS SHAPES: The bang-on-trend boutique workout lighting up timetables

Erin Maw, the fitness mastermind behind LES MILLS GRIT™ and LES MILLS STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT™, has cooked up a new workout combining the choicest cuts of the hottest training trends. She explains why LES MILLS SHAPES™ is designed to delight younger members and send them streaming into the studio.

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

Introducing LES MILLS+, the fitness app driving users to live club workouts
Les Mills
Fitness Trends
June 10, 2024

Introducing LES MILLS+, the fitness app driving users to live club workouts

Introducing LES MILLS+, the fitness app driving users to live club workouts

New research reveals major opportunity for clubs to support sufferers of lower back pain
Jo Bryce
Research
June 9, 2024

New research reveals major opportunity for clubs to support sufferers of lower back pain

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.

7 top tips for creating a killer class timetable
Jo Bryce
Acquisition & Retention
May 15, 2024

7 top tips for creating a killer class timetable

A thriving group training studio is the beating heart of the retention strategy for successful clubs – and it all starts with a rock-solid timetable. Here are 7 simple steps towards creating an irresistible timetable.