UPDATE
Clubs can now sign up for the 3rd annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards, in partnership with media partner Health Club Management. Since their inception in 2011, the awards have captured the imagination of clubs and members, with winners being selected purely based on ratings from members. More than a million health
club members are expected to have the chance to take part in 2013. The awards are open to all private health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in the UK and are free to enter (although there is a £199 entry fee payable if clubs reach the shortlist stage). The competition provides a host of benefits
including a confidential customer feedback report; a ready-made local marketing campaign; a staff incentive scheme; and regional and national benchmarking. As well
The awards night will again take place during Leisure Industry Week
as recognising clubs in 12 regions around the UK, the competition will highlight the efforts of individual members of staff in a category called the People Awards. Entry to the completion is now open and
will run until 31 January. Voting will be live from 1 February. The awards gala night will again take place at LIW in September. Visit
www.healthclubawards.co.uk to find out more.
Fitness First completes restructuring
Health club operator Fitness First has completed its restructuring, following a turbulent two- year period during which the privately-owned group has struggled under a burden of debt. Announcing the company’s full-year results for 2011, CEO Andrew Cosslett said: “It’s no secret that 2011 was a difficult year for us. “We have rationalised our portfolio of clubs
so that we have fewer, more profitable sites across the world.” In February 2012, following a difficult period
of trading, Fitness First parted company with its entire top team – including then chief executive Colin Waggett. He was replaced by turnaround specialist Chris Stone. After setting the restructuring in motion,
Stone handed over to Cosslett, a former CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group. The group is now controlled by Oaktree Capital Management and Marathon Capital. Cosslett says that during the 12 months to 31 October 2011, Fitness First achieved more than
Fitness First chief executive officer Andrew Cosslett
£100m of pre-tax earnings (EBITDA) and that the company’s “troubles are behind it”. He adds: “We have new owners who have completed a financial restructuring of the business that means we’re effectively debt-free. “In addition to our strong cash generation,
we have capital available from our new owners which will allow us to invest in our clubs.” Details:
http://lei.sr?a=X5S5l
Study shows exercise leads to a longer life
Physical exercise can increase life expectancy by up to 4.5 years, according to research from the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health in the US. The research, which examined data on more than 650,000 adults, mostly above the
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age of 40, proved that physical activity could help lengthen the lifespan of everyone, even if they are obese. The US Department of Health recommends adults aged 18–64 undertake 2.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise each week. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=O5P5Y
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