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.
May 8, 2020
EuropeActive Director of Standards, Julian berriman, is interviewed by Italy's National Association, ANIF
May 7, 2020
ukactive sets out the framework for opening gym and leisure facilities during an anticipated period of "social distancing" following the full closure of the sector due to COVID-19. It also provides the basis for individual operators to develop their own required technical operating guidance for customers, staff and supply chains once the Government has said facilities, or parts of facilities, can open.
ukactive unveils recommended framework for reopening the fitness and leisure sector safely - Press Release.pdf (284.67 KB) Covid-19 - A framework for the re-opening of the gym and fitness industry (V1) FINAL.pdf (1.57 MB)
May 7, 2020
Join ben Pratt, Join Ben Pratt, Programme Coordinator, Nordic Fitness Education, for an eye-opening presentation on why sleep is the forgotten elixir of good health and the most powerful tool for exercise recovery.
Sleep_presentation.pdf (1.54 MB)
May 6, 2020
Join Adrian Xu, Director Deloitte China and Ronnie Cai, VP of leading Chinese operator Will's Group, as they update us on the current picture in China following reopening of clubs at the beginning of March. Sondre Gravir, CEO SATS Group, gives insight in to the unique events in the Nordics; where clubs in Sweden and Finland are open whilst in Norway and Denmark clubs remain closed.
WorldTour_PPT_web.pdf (3.4 MB)
May 5, 2020
Reopening Guidelines presented by Virke Trening - Norway
May 5, 2020
Reopening Guidelines presented by DFHO - Denmark
May 4, 2020
ukactive CEO Huw Edwards speaks to BBC Radio 5 about reopening fitness and leisure facilities
Apr 30, 2020
The 4th in a series of articles looking at the implications of Covid-19 on the fitness & physical activity sector composed by Herman Rutgers, EuropeActive Ambassador and David Stalker, EuropeActive President.
Covid-19_BC_versus_AC.pdf (256.52 KB)
Apr 30, 2020
David Stalker, EuropeActive President, introduces Paul Bedford, the Retention Guru, and Jamie Edwards, Trained Brain & Peak Performance Coach as they share their views on communication with both members and employees in preparation for re-opening. 'It's not what we need to do, it's who we need to be' Dr Paul Bedford: www.retentionguru.co.uk Jamie Edwards: www.trained-brain.com
Connecting_People_300420.pdf (2.07 MB)
Apr 29, 2020
View the recording of today's webinar as Moderator Herman Rutgers (EuropeActive Ambassador) introduces a panel representing some of the largest European operators including Rene Moos, CEO Basic-Fit International, Humphrey Cobbold, CEO Pure Gym and Gabriel Saez, CEO Ingesport GO fit as they present their Covid19 response and reopening strategies. The webinar commenced with a welcome by Silke Frank (Event Director FIBO) and an introduction by Nerio Alessandri (Founder and President Technogym and The Wellness Foundation).
Apr 27, 2020
Measures taken by the National Security Council of 24 April 2020 - On the basis of recommendations from the Group of Experts in charge of the Exit Strategy (GEES), the National Security Council met today, Friday 24 April, in the Egmont Palace to determine the exit strategy from the corona crisis.
Apr 27, 2020
Natiuonal Association Partner, Česká Komora Fitness (Czech Chamber of Fitness), shares information on re-opening clubs
CZ_Doporučení_pro_účinný_úklid_a_dezinfekci_240420.pdf (167.66 KB) CZ_manual_otevreni_provozu_fitness_240420.pdf (1.88 MB) CZ_Fitness_Guidance__240420.pdf (418.02 KB)
Apr 23, 2020
Huw Edwards (CEO of ukactive) presented the strategic planning that is going on in the UK to raise the profile and promoting the importance of fitness in a 4-point action plan and Peter van den Brink (KlubbSverige) shared experiences in Sweden where clubs have remaned open during the pandemic. Click the link below to view the recording.
Importance_of_Fitness_Webinar_230420.pdf (4.12 MB)
Apr 22, 2020
Powerpoint slides and live recording from today's webinar on Digital Evolution. To watch the recording click 'open link' below.
Europe_Active_Digital_Evolution_Webinar_2204-2020.pdf (1.9 MB)
Apr 22, 2020
Basic-Fit International report on specific measures to undertake for club re-opening
Basic-Fit_Re-Opening.pdf (6.16 MB)