Important Notice...During the Covid-19 pandemic it is important that you accept and follow the advice and guidance being given by your national government and health authorities. This advice may vary from country to country. Our news and stories are to help keep you informed on what is happening in the fitness sector, but they are not intended to replace, or to surpass, the advice intended for people or organisations in your country.
Jun 17, 2020
Moderated by Board member Jennifer Halsall (Basic-Fit International) our second Meet the Press webinar will give you insight into EuropeActive’s strategic planning for 2020 - 2021 and beyond, as our press contacts and media partners will have a casual conversation with the EA leadership on EuropeActive’s C19 initiatives, current projects and long-term goals. With: David Stalker, President, EuropeActive, Andreas Paulsen, Executive Director, EuropeActive, Inés Ledo, Gym Factory, Barbara Smit, Fitness News Europe and Liz Terry, Health Club Management. Q&A and draft strategy paper to be posted within a few days.
Strategy_2020_Final.pdf (578.02 KB)
Jun 11, 2020
The role, value and impact of a proactive and responsible health and fitness industry
EuropeActive_Economic-Social-Impact_050620_v2.pdf (626.1 KB)
Jun 11, 2020
This publication contains insights from many high level industry leaders and will be available from EHFF onwards.
Jun 11, 2020
Join EuropeActive Director of Standards, Julian berriman, John van Heel (New Health Project, Netherlands), Colin Huffen (CIMSPA, UK) and Alfonso Jimenez (GOfit Lab, Spain) as they discuss a new role for the fitness and physical activity sector, a Healthy Lifestyle Promoter
HealthCounselling_Webinar_110620.pdf (2.88 MB)
Jun 11, 2020
This report by ukactive, 4Global and DataHub explores the impact that the COVID-19 virus has had on the UK sector in three parts: Part One: looking at how participation at facilities changed in the weeks leading up to lockdown. Part Two: discovering what exercise and physical activity has looked like for the public during lockdown. Part Three: 4global modelling to understand what participation at leisure facilities could look like as the sector reopens
Jun 11, 2020
English & German - In a study commissioned by German Association DIFG, authors Prof. Dr. Niels Nagel & Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken discuss the Psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Eindämmung psychosozialer Folgen von COVID-19 - Beitrag der Fitness-Clubs zum sozialem Fr ieden_final.pdf (315.62 KB) Mitigation of psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 through physical activity - contribution of fitness clubs to social peace and quality of life_final.pdf (309.57 KB)
Jun 11, 2020
Leisure-net Solutions release a summary of findings from their 'Post Lockdown Recovery Survey'
Post Lockdown Recovery Survey - Summary May 2020 L.pdf (2.41 MB)
Jun 11, 2020
In this article found on www.mckinsey.com authors Tera Allas, David Chinn, Pal Erik Sjatil, and Whitney Zimmerman discuss a decline in life satisfaction due to Covid-19.
Jun 10, 2020
Join EuropeActive President, David Stalker, Moderator Herman Rutgers (EuropeActive Ambassador) and 3 of Europe's top CEO's, Glenn Earlam, CEO, David Lloyd Leisure, Juan del Rio Nieto, CEO Viuvagym Group and Martin Seibold, CEO, Life Fit Group as they discuss reopening of clubs in Europe.
TakingTemperature_webinar_100620.pdf (6.47 MB)
Jun 9, 2020
Jun 9, 2020
National Association, France Active, shares their guide for reopening - Se référer au protocole national de déconfinement pour les entreprises pour assurer la santé et la sécurité des salariés, du Ministère du travail
Jun 4, 2020
EuropeActive launches a new online learning programme covering best practices to help guide fitness club owners and operational staff on what needs to do be done to re-open, and run your club in consideration of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and limitations. Take advantage of the limited timeintroductory offer and save 20% off the course price.
Jun 4, 2020
During this session we will review the critical elements of fitness operations during COVID 19 and how they have been administered by member management systems and how these systems can support the changing environment as we manage post COVID - 19 re openings. We will hear from Nathan Dennis (Director of Customer Experience at Perfect Gym), from Rémi Nodet (CEO at Exerp) and Mads Skovsgaard (CEO at Sport Solution) on their learnings from the COVID 19 period. Peter Croft (Chair of the EuropeActive Digital Transformation Steering Committee) will lead the panel in a discussion focusing on the future and how operators might build their digital strategy.
Jun 4, 2020
David shares his experiences, tactics, successes and failures from 8 years of online training. He covers service options, getting results online and most importantly how to acquire new clients even if you don’t have a large online following.
Jun 4, 2020
June 3, the Belgian National Security Council, extended to include the Ministers-President, approved the transition to Phase 3 of the phase-out plan starting on 8 June. This includes the opening of fitness centres.