Arguably one of the most important services your gym, fitness franchise, PT studio, crossfit studio, fitness centre, health club or even outdoor fitness business offers its members or clients. Group fitness is high on the priority list of over 60% of members and can easily transform your facility into the go-to place for exercise goers and work magic for member retention and longevity. Here we showcase new equipment, new programs, new circuits, new training systems, new classes and even new strategies for running group fitness in our facility.
Article updated September, 2023. The team behind LES MILLS are always finding ways to improve group fitness, whether its’ incorporating Virtual Fitness into their offerings, finding ways to engage with the next generation, or engineering equipment to be the best version it can be. Launched in 2018, the LES MILLS SMARTBAR 2.0 is an evolution […]
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This article was updated September 2024. The mix of high intensity cardio intervals (bike, treadmill, rower, cross trainer, jumping rope and plyometrics) and metabolic resistance training (dumbbells, kettlebells, slam balls, medicine balls, suspension straps and bodyweight exercise and more) make up the ingredients for an HIIT session. Although it may be less appealing for those
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9Round, the 30 minute kickboxing fitness franchise, hit a milestone this week, opening its 600th location in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. 2017 was a record year for 9Round with a total of 150 clubs opening plus an expansion into four new countries: Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Costa Rica. Founded nine years ago by Shannon Hudson
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Wexer acquires Fitness First subsidiary, Connected Fitness Labs, to create ‘one-stop shop for digital fitness’ Wexer, a global leader in digital fitness technology, has confirmed its acquisition of London-based mobile app development company Connected Fitness Labs (CFL). The move is further evidence of Wexer’s strong growth ambitions, consolidating its position as a one-stop shop for
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Tap into the flexibility that a functional training bridge set-up can offer and transform your workout space. Regardless of which ‘category’ you fit into – full service gym, ladies only gym, 24 hour gym, budget gym, boutique gym, PT studio or CrossFit box, the training experience you offer can have a huge effect on a
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This article was updated. March 2024. A 2017 gamification study performed by 12RND Fitness in Australia showed an increase in every single metric, for every club that participated, with members training for longer periods, more often, and at a higher effort level. How did the fitness gamification study work? The study took place over 21
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New mums and pregnant women are a growing demographic that many fitness professionals are eager to work with. If you’re one of those fit pros, then check out this suite of programs and services that can help you establish a thriving and successful business. Jen Dugard of Body Beyond Baby has launched Affiliates, White Labels,
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Rowing for gold with the launch of the new SKILLROW from Technogym. Technogym, the world leading producer of design and technology-driven fitness equipment solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SKILLROW, the first indoor rowing equipment designed to improve anaerobic power, aerobic capacity and neuromuscular abilities in one solution. SKILLROW has been designed to
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Global dance-fitness leader Zumba is redefining high intensity workouts through music with the launch of STRONG by Zumba®. This all-encompassing one-hour group exercise class combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves, all synced to original music designed to match every single move. The beat acts as the ultimate motivator, so that means
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LONDON – June, 2017 Offering virtual fitness classes in your gym can drive significantly higher levels of member engagement and retention. This is one of the top line findings of new research conducted by global market leader Wexer. The study of 1,400 members, published this month, found that:- 52.2% of virtual users visit the gym
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Consumer demand for virtual fitness reaches new heights as Wexer launches unseen virtual training concepts. Leading fit-tech company Wexer, have today announced a suite of brand new virtual classes. Produced by Move 123, the new content has been created to meet the growing demands of today’s consumer. Demand for Meditation Training and Mindful Exercise Meditation
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This article was updated in July 2023. With over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Marietta Mehanni is as passionate as ever about sharing her love of movement with others. Marietta has presented at both National and International conferences since 1994 and enjoys teaching other fitness professionals to be a part of the
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