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Could the reporting of daily health form a key part of the UK Fitness industry’s reopening strategy?

June 11, 2020

The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy will shortly be allowing for the reopening of gyms, fitness studios and leisure centres although this may be phased differently across the four nations. Industry bodies and health and fitness operators are busy working on how to safely open and operate their facilities. Considerable ...

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Oxygen Consulting’s new COVID-19 gym recovery financial model

May 23, 2020

Oxygen Consulting has developed a COVID-19 financial diagnostic and support service that will help independent fitness businesses to gain a clearer perspective of their business for the period through to December 2021. Planning for a reopening Although UK fitness venues will begin reopening later in 2020, it remains unclear what the financial ...

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Fitness United is a collaboration of suppliers committed to supporting the fitness industry

Our support for the Fitness United project

May 18, 2020

Several suppliers to the health and fitness industry are coming together to launch the Fitness United project. The purpose of the initiative is to support gym and fitness facility operators during the COVID-19 pandemic which has temporarily closed all UK gyms, studios and leisure centres. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic Although, it is ...

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The extraordinary world that awaits our children

July 21, 2020

10% of respondents said they will not be returning to pubs. This probably means until the discovery of an effective vaccine.

Why this YouGov pub survey may help to build the case for the reopening of leisure centres and gyms across England

July 3, 2020

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England has been undertaking gym inspections to assess their readiness to reopen. Oxygen Consulting

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam undertakes gym inspections as part of reopening process

July 1, 2020

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Does the UK indoor fitness industry need to reframe the coronavirus pandemic as a marathon rather than a sprint?

June 25, 2020

Boris Johnson confirms that indoor gyms and leisure centres across England to remain closed.

Boris Johnson advises that gyms and many other indoor leisure venues to remain closed

June 23, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon signals a potential delay to the reopening of leisure venues across Scotland

June 22, 2020

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New book: The Global Private Health & Fitness Business

June 8, 2020

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Covid-19 contact tracing course at John Hopkins University

May 31, 2020

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Fitness Illuminated – A strategic exploration of the world’s fastest growing fitness brands

May 22, 2020

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Successfully navigating your gym business through the reopening

May 7, 2020

Gyms comprise step three of the UK Government's COVID-19 recovery strategy

Press comment for The Evening Standard

May 4, 2020

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What all business leaders can learn from pilots during a crisis

April 30, 2020

What clients say

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

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