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Treharne eyes ‘EU and beyond’
Irish health club becomes largest in énergie estate
énergie now has 15 clubs in Ireland The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has big plans for the chain over the next 12 months
The Gym Group is “positively exploring” foreign markets and engaging in discussions with a number of parties, as it bids to banish the ghost of its failed merger with Pure Gym by way of an overseas expansion. The Gym Group CEO John Treharne told
HCM the gym chain is exploring a number of markets “in Europe and beyond” with a view to sealing deals sooner rather than later. “It’s tough to say whether it would be in the
first six months or the next, but certainly we’d be disappointed if things hadn’t progressed one year from now,” said Treharne. “We’re reviewing and researching all markets and not
ruling out any options at this stage. We could enter a market solo or go in on a joint venture – all possibilities are open at this stage.” On the home front, Treharne doesn’t expect the UK recovery to have an impact on the low- cost gym sector, citing industry analyst Ray Algar’s view that the budget concept is here to stay, akin to low-cost airlines and hotels. Treharne added: “The plan is to continue
rolling out 20–25 gyms a year, and at some point in 2016, we’d like to be approaching the 100-club mark in the UK – regardless of any opportunities we pursue overseas.” Details:
http://lei.sr?a=P5Z8q
Health neglect a ‘time-bomb’ for NHS
Britain is in the grip of a perilous health crisis, with the average person failing seven out of eight basic health guidelines, says a new report. The National Health Report 2014 by Benenden Health questioned 4,000 people across the UK on their health habits, concluding that “wilful neglect” of health guidelines is leading to a population that is overweight, overtired, unfit and dehydrated – presenting a “ticking time-bomb” for the NHS. The report finds the average UK male
eats 3.3 portions of his ‘5 a day’; has an ‘overweight class’ BMI of 26.2; only drinks 953ml of water a day; sleeps for 6.4 hours a night; does 73 minutes of cardio a week and 1.4 muscle strengthening workouts; smokes 3.8 cigarettes a day; and drinks 13.6 units of alcohol a week. Of these eight measures, only the level of alcohol consumption falls within recommended guidelines. Those behind the report said the public is aware of what should
September 2014 © Cybertrek 2014 The NHS is currently under severe strain
be done to maintain good health, but chooses to ignore guidelines in the knowledge that the NHS is on hand to “pick up the pieces.” “This laissez-faire approach is massively
overburdening our country’s health service,” said Benenden medical director Dr John Giles. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=g6M2y
View the top 10 gripes at the link below
Selfie-snapping narcissists are the biggest pain in the gluteals for British gym-goers, according to a survey uncovering the nation’s most annoying health club habits. In the survey, 76 per cent of gym users
listed fellow fitness enthusiasts taking endless photos of themselves during workouts as their biggest pet peeve, while equipment hogging, excessive changing room nudity and late fitness class arrivals all made the top 10. However, in true Brit style, a whopping 84 per cent admitted they wouldn’t voice their gym concerns to a member of staff. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=r6c4M
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énergie Fitness is the new operator of Naas Health and Fitness, a 2,880sq m (31,000sq ft) health club in North Kildare, Ireland, which replaces Wilmslow as the largest club in the énergie estate. Abbey Fitness and Wellness, the master
licensee for the énergie franchise in Ireland, has taken over the club on the outskirts of Dublin on a 10-year lease for an undisclosed sum. Naas Health and Fitness includes a gym, 25m pool, studios, indoor climbing wall and squash courts. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=G3w9d
Revealed: Britons name biggest gym pet peeves
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