Gymtopia is a community-focused initiative that tries to encourage charity work, volunteering and fundraising in the fi tness industry


A GOOD WORKOUT


Gymtopia was set up with a simple aim – to spread the word about how the fi tness industry is helping communities across the world. Here founder Ray Algar shares a few amazing stories


Gymtopia:


a place where clubs do social good


Gymtopia was conceived by founder and chief engagement offi cer Ray Algar, who believes the global health and fi tness industry has enormous infl uence and potential to do good in the world, beyond its


immediate customers. The idea of Gymtopia is simple: to curate and spread remarkable stories in which the fi tness industry uses its infl uence to reach out and support an external community in need. It was created with the generous support of fi ve organisations: Companhia Athletica, Gantner Technologies, Les Mills, Retention Management and The Gym Group. Gymtopia received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the ukactive Matrix Flame Awards 2014.


Read more stories and submit your own: www.Gymtopia.org


These stories fi rst appeared in Health Club Management as part of an ongoing Gymtopia series showcasing best practice in corporate social responsibility 40 Read Leisure Management online leisuremanagement.co.uk/digital ISSUE 4 2014 © cybertrek 2014


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