I have followed Ray’s industry research for many years. In fact, I was inspired to create Liikku after I read his UK low-cost gym sector report. It opened my eyes to the possibility that Finland could be ready for a simpler and more affordable year-round fitness experience. It is a tremendous asset for Liikku to be able to tap into Ray’s experience and insights.
Johanna Riihijärvi, CEO, Liikku
Ray’s two presentations at the IHRSA Convention in the United States were well-received. His message was clear, topical and future-oriented.
Hans Muench, Director of Europe, IHRSA ( International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association), Germany
I first met Ray when we were co-presenting at the IHRSA track at the Rimini Wellness Conference in Italy May 2007. Ray has an enormous insight in the fitness industry and can take both an analytical and practical approach to all issues, which gives him high credibility as a service consultant and as a commentator of the industry.
Rasmus Ingerslev, Founder Wexer and Chairman Barry’s Bootcamp Nordic
Ray had sufficient foresight to recognise the impact of social media on reputation before many others and an open mind that allows him to see how leisure sector organisations can extract insight and actions from consumer-generated media.
Jonathan Moody, Social Media Strategist, Socialware, Spain
Ray is one of the great strategists and researchers in the fitness and health club industry today. I follow all of his work and you should too. His research is fresh and unmatched and this new mid-market report is a wonderful piece of work.
Bryan O’Rourke, President, Fitness Industry Technology Council
Thank you for your wonderful contribution to Intelligent Life
Ingrid Esling, Managing Editor, Intelligent Life Magazine (Part of the Economist Group)
Ray is hard working, bright and a no nonsense power source of professionally compiled insights into the European leisure industry
Sean Maguire, Managing Director, Legend Club Management Software
I just finalized my first round on the report. I would say a great, down to earth, description of today’s health and fitness industry.
Peter Byman, Founding Partner, Fitness Group Nordic
I wanted to let you know that the work you have done recently on your “Health Club Industry Active Ageing Report” really resonates with me. It’s a wonderful report. Rarely do I feel such a strong affinity to a published report.
Kristen Green, Board Member – Fitness Australia
Ray’s passion and unbridled optimism are contagious. Combine that with his ability to think analytically and apply complex research in the health and fitness field, and you’ve got a powerful and thought-provoking consultant.
Kevin Foley, Web Content Manager, IHRSA, United States
Thank you for the opportunity to contribute (Fitness Sector Social Good Report). Without a doubt, it will be an impactful and well-received report.
Ioannis Ioannou, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, London Business School
This is outstanding and a very comprehensive report (UK boutique fitness sector report). Well done to you and your team.
Kevin Yates, Investor and Director, 1Rebel
Your report (Health Club Industry Mid-market Report) has had a huge impact on how Precor thinks about the market and from operators as well. I think it’s a landmark piece.
Brian Kane Senior Manager, Commercial Management & Consumer Insights, Precor
Great work Ray, an excellent, comprehensive report on the mid-market sector of the fitness industry.
Chuck Runyon, CEO, Anytime Fitness
Thank you for making your low-cost gym reports available to me. It has had a marked effect on my thinking and my future. I have taken the plunge and ended my corporate career to open a low-cost gym chain in South Africa.
Waldemar Smit, Managing Director myGym (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Oxygen Consulting has established itself as an authority on the UK low-cost gym sector and its reports are essential reading for anybody interested in the space. Ray Algar’s personal relationship with the leading players gives him an insight that few others possess.
John Harper, Investment Director, LDC (part of the Lloyds Banking Group), UK
Ray really has his finger on the pulse of the fitness industry and I often call upon him for expert comment and analysis in Workout magazine.
Mary Ferguson, Editor, Workout Magazine, UK
Looking through your new report now (Fitness Sector Social Good Report). Really well done and quite extensive. Love it!
Thomas Kolster, author of Goodvertising, Denmark
Ray’s ability to access the most complex issues and offer options for a resolution has been so important
Peter Crowley, Managing Director, Wave Leisure Trust
Do you have any objections to me sharing the mid-market report with others (mostly media outlets) to give them a better understanding of the state of the industry? Congratulations on a fantastically insightful report.
Mark Daly, National Media Director, Anytime Fitness
Congratulations Ray, a great piece of work – mandatory reading for anyone with an interest in the fitness industry.
Steven Ward, CEO, ukactive
All the delegates I was talking to thought that you were among the top speakers. I think you really caught their interest and opened their eyes with your presentations. That was further confirmed in the big interest in your book.
Stefan Tingwell, Club Sweden (Healthy Business Conference, Gothenburg)
Ray is one of the best researchers that I know. His insight into new trends is invaluable and ensures that he is at the forefront of new developments. Ray has a strong marketing background and knowledge of the web is definitely one of his strengths.
Rob Gregory, Managing Director, Lifetime Health Ltd
Ray is a breath of fresh air to the leisure world. He brings an intelligence to the consultancy world that I haven’t seen very often. His seminars are brilliantly crafted, innovative and precise in delivering the message.Its no surprise to me that he is so busy across Europe.
Duncan Green, Managing Director, Momentum Business Development, UK
Concise, relevant but remarkably comprehensive. Great stuff.
John Oxley, Managing Director, Active Nation
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