Compelling strategic insight for organisations connected to the global health & fitness industry
Below you will find a selection of recent content such as reports, conference presentations, articles and infographics. Most of the content is mine, with some of the infographics sourced from other contributors.
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Infographic showing obesity rates and underlying behaviours: View a larger version of this infographic. Source: Hartman Group
Milan was the host city for the 11th annual IHRSA European Congress. Nearly 500 delegates from 35 countries attended this year's event. Industry federations from across Europe as well as South Africa and New Zealand ... Read more »
During October 2011, I presented findings from my 2011 Global Low-cost Gym Sector Report at two events in London and Manchester. Below is a copy of my presentation. This is a very large file so ... Read more »
Interesting infographic that tracks the emergence of body building: Source: Visual.ly
This is the second article published by Il Nuovo Club magazine. Click on 'expand' to read the full article.
Il Nuovo Club magazine in Italy requested permission to reproduce parts of my 2011 European Health Club Industry Web and Social Report for their magazine. Two articles were produced. This is the first.
This infographic summarises some of the global obesity statistics: Source: Visual.ly
This image is taken from my 2011 Global Low-cost Gym Sector Report and illustrates how the definition of a low-cost or 'budget gym' can range from narrow to broad. Source: Ray Algar 2011
Click on the title to view infographic. This infographic explains the difference between the claims made by a fitness shoe manufacturer and the evidence. Source: Visual.ly
This report follows on from my 2010 UK Low-cost Gym Sector Report. The report investigates how the low-cost gym sector is growing internationally. The report features a series of out-of-sector interviews as well as several ... Read more »
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2011 Global Low-cost Gym Sector Report – now published
My new report into the international growth of low-cost gyms is now published. You can register for a complimentary copy of the report by joining the report group. There is a one-time registration after which you will become a permanent member of the Oxygen Consulting Think Tank.
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