We chat to Fitness Industry founders and luminaries about their dream gym. Find out about their exercise goals, what kind of workouts they like, and what their dream gym set-up would be... what kind of kit is there, what's the vibe, what kind of classes, staff and members, and how they're all maximising motivation. The Collective is a network of fitness industry professionals who get together to share, collaborate and grow.
For the grand finale of series 9, we're delighted to talk to Julie Allen, Business Development Director at Active Insights.
Exercise is all about feeling better for Jules, and it's no coincidence that her dream gym is the same. With the best of the best staff, it's all about the people, the experience, making members feel safe, welcome, and having fun! Healthy options in the cafe are a must, as is the family vibe, and accessibility.
The fun doesn't stop with her dream workout guests either...!
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You arrive as an individual and leave as part of a group.
Marc Jones from Fitronics joins us this week to tell us about Cheers Gym, his dream gym where everybody knows your name, and you have to learn everyone elses!
You get your own space and kit, there's circuits, a rig, pool tennis, and five-a-side, and if you're lucky, you might see Jurgen Klopp and Geraint Thomas working out with Marc.
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Mark Tweedie tells us about his training for Triathlon triumphs, target for a Nice Ironman in three years time, and his dream gym, Nirvana, a log cabin by a lake, with woodlands and mountains nearby, an idyllic training get-away.Thanks to XplorGym for supporting this episode. Running a gym should be less admin and more awesome!
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The brilliant Chloe Kinch from Proinsight tells us about her dream gym this week, as well as her exercise habits and history. Her club is all about the people and amazing service, of course, where everybody knows your name, makes you feel welcome, and helps you to feel part of the club. Staff all take pride in their work and the brand. In her dream lifestyle club, as well as healthy food and drink options, there's wellbeing spaces, classes, and coaches to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health.This episode of Your Dream Gym is supported by Xplor Gym.When you choose Xplor Gym, you’ll get exactly what you need to save time, delight members, and grow your business.Find out more and book a demo at xplorgym.co.uk
This week we hear from Jason Stanton, CEO of MyTime Active, changing peoples lives through mission wellbeing.
His dream club has no booking, no travel, everything in one place, a possible phone ban in the gym, and no wifi in the cafe and communal spaces. Staff have a sixth sense to know what you need. There's a huge outdoor space covering golf, tennis, padel, cycling, football, and more, and the indoor space also pushes boundaries with big multi-purpose halls, pools (waves and slides), a spa, and all genres of GroupX in the studios too.
This one's certainly a dream, but will make you think about what you love, and what you don't want in a dream gym.This episode of Your Dream Gym is supported by Xplor Gym, the best-in-class gym management software solution of choice for ambitious clubs.
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Claire wasn't sporty at school, and tried classes, but just wasn't into fitness... until she attended a Zumba class in her 30s and then had an epiphany which led her to start Clubbercise in 2014.
Her Dream Gym is Cool, but not Supercool. It's also warm and welcoming, with themed zones, great lighting, and an awesome sound system (with Claire on the decks, playing an eclectic mix of David Guetta, the Prodigy, and 90's dance.This episode is supported by Xplor Gym.
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Our bodies are an amazing gift, so Steve believes we should look after them, and that health is the most important thing!
His dream gym overlooks Bondi Beach in Sydney, is more of a Hub of Health than just a gym, with medical, nutrition, education as well as the traditional functional spaces. High ceilings, plants, and great flooring are critical, with spaces to build like-minded tribes, and a co-working space with great food, coffee, and wifi.This episode of Your Dream Gym is supported by Xplor Gym, the best-in-class gym management software solution of choice for ambitious clubs.
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A sporty background is the default in Giorgia's Australian upbringing, and she still loves the routine, competition, and social side of exercise and fitness. Her three dream gym non-negotiables are community (banter), music (R&B), and great coffee. There's a split of strength and cardio training, and a holistic area with sauna and ice baths for recovery.
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MasterMixer Andy Pickles joins us this week on YourDreamGym, to tell us about his background in music and fitness... lifting from an early age, doing step aerobics and LesMills, spinning, CrossFit, and Hyrox. His dream gym is a big warehouse with no heating, but incredible sound and lighting systems. Amongst other features, it has a great spin studio, and an amazing functional space with all the latest kit, gadgets and gizmos. Regular competitions (WODs) keep everyone motivated, and Carl Cox and Tony deVit are on the decks to keep you going too!
In a crossover between YourDreamGym and HealthSeeker Stories, today we hear from Jo Fleming, Physical Activity Ambassador for the UKIHCA (UK & International Health Coaches Association). Jo's dream gym is all about community and social connectedness, nature, and variety... not necessarily exercise. There are lots of lessons and stories in this episode about physical health and social wellness, ways of getting more people into your gym, but also supporting more people outside the traditional gym.
Charlton's dream gym is all about variety, starting outdoors with ALL of the sports fields, pitches, and courts you can think of, an olympic outdoor pool and golf course, and then even more great stuff inside the facility.
Staff are multi-faceted... all of them have all the skills needed to run any area of the club, and then specialities too. And of course, there's are big impressive studio spaces for Les Mills workouts!Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
Mark's dream gym has a warm welcome from a great team, and an dream pre-workout experience where everything you need is covered, from the looks, lighting, smells, to the lockers and changing rooms - everything just works.
The gym is split into areas or zones with different music and vibes like HIIT studios, TRX workouts, EGYM, etc.
Tech and data are key USPs, Body Composition helps you to understand your body, your training, and your progression. But who would be Mark's dream workout buddies?Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
He works in tech, but Will Cheeld's dream gym has very little tech... no music, no phones, and limited cardio kit. Will likes to keep things simple with turf, track, kettlebells, rig and ropes.
There's a sport zone, 5 aside, punchbags, a rig, and bouldering, and views out to the warm beach and sea from the front, and cold mountains and lake at the back.
Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
Rosanna has already built her dream gym (Studio Society), so we reflect on the features and changes she would make in hindsight.
There are no mirrors, but an immersive, multi sensory experience in all classes. Body Analysis+ helps members and staff to understand themselves better and tailor every workout.
Add recovery and a kitchen for the full fit body, fit mind and you have the next Studio Society.Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
This week on YourDreamGym, you get to hear from James Griffiths the founder of WILD Training.
He talks about making fitness fun, how the variety of workouts and training modalities keep him and his members motivated and build communities.
His Dream Gym is a big open space with incredible staff who love working there. The space and high ceilings mean that there's every opportunity to get members upside down, spinning in silks, climbing ropes, or swinging from rings.
There's a lounge area to chill, snack, chat, and build and reinforce that community spirit.
Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
John Leaver from Alliance Leisure joins us this week to talk about his PE teacher aspirations, then commercial development in the fitness industry, while keeping education, coaching and training alive in his hobbies.
His dream gym disguises exercise in all sorts of fun activities from go-karting, tag active ninja warrior, cinematic studios, flumes and wave machines in the pool, and, of course, a 3G football pitch with Blackburn's class of '95 team playing.
Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
Maddie's dream gym is a gym Disneyland, with a wellness space, a traditional gym floor, and a community space, complete with Carl Cox on the decks!
Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
Natalie from LeisureDB tells us about her basketball, cycling, and skiing exercise stories, before designing her dream gym...
Big windows on either side of the building with snowy mountain / beach views, an indoor/outdoor pool/lake, a diverse range of staff for everyone, super studios and small group PT offering, and treatment rooms like The Body Holiday!Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
Paul is the founder and CEO of Speedflex, and has a fascinating back-story documented in his award winning book The Boy On The Shed.
In this episode we get into how exercise is literally life, dip into Paul's footballing history, his heart attack at 48, and forthcoming knee replacement.
His dream gym has people just like him working out alongside athletes, so is super inclusive. Staff are critical to creating a sense of belonging, there's indoor and outdoor spaces, and a focus on social with a bar, coffee area, and events to build the community.Thanks to Les Mills for their support with this series of the podcast. Take Fitness to the Next Level, and Feel the Happiest you can Legally Feel... with Les Mills.
Carl McCartney from Les Mills joins us to launch series 8 of the Your Dream Gym podcast, and tells us about 30 years of teaching BodyPump(TM) and RPM(TM).
His Dream Gym is welcoming but dark, with awesome instructors, a state of the art GroupX studio (no surprise), but also has relaxation and recovery space, a plunge pool, and outdoor areas.
Overall, it's inclusive and social, with something for everybody.
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Neil from RISK HQ joins us for the final episode of series, talking about his dream gym - a community health hub for everyone throughout their lifetime.
There's a big focus on functional training, with experts to guide you in your mobility, an amazing small group PT set-up to encourage and motivate more people, and inclusive events and challenges to appeal to everyone!
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Blake Fletcher, UK Country Manager at IFIT joins us this week to talk about his dream gym. It's focused on people and communities, has an amazing atmosphere that makes you want to come back every time you visit, and is built on many levels for different focus zones.
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Caroline Richings' Dream is not just a Gym, but a Wellbeing Destination, focusing on more than fitness, bridging the health club, spa, and holistic health worlds. A buddy system ensures everyone feels included and welcome, and there's a big focus on gym design to get the spaces right.
Caroline is the Head of Partnerships & Growth at ukactive
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Jon's Dream Gym is on a cruise ship, with wonderful views of the sea and the mountains, a fairly traditional gym set-up, but amazing coaches that are attentive and help with your goals and training. There's a small group training area, and encouragement to stretch more, but no need for a group ex studio, more an area to chill out and bond with team members after a great workout.This episode is supported by XplorGym
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Bryan K O'Rourke, CEO at CORE Health & Fitness joins us this week to tell us about his Dream Gym. It's a calm, quiet facility, with plate loaded strength kit, dumbells, kettlebells, bands, and cardio equipment. He know what he's doing, so would prefer staff to leave him alone, especially when he jumps into the cold plunge pool after his workout!This episode is supported by XplorGymThere's never been a better time to take control and optimise your business for success with Xplor Gym.Sign up for Xplor Gym before November 30th and get three months of gym management software free.
Born to Move and Compete, Iron Man Ian Daniell joins us this week on the podcast to talk about fitness, health, and dog walks.
His Dream Gym is a series of boxes within a box... for swimming, relaxation and recovery, groupX, outdoors, S&C, bootcamp, and golf. It also has a space for testing, education, and a charity angle too.
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Marina's Dream Gym is LIGHT - listen to find out more about the acronym describing this fantastic Yoga, Pilates, and wellbeing space.
The staff all LOVE their jobs, and are intuitive, so they understand your different needs on each visit. There are digital detox spaces, and sessions for self development, or reaching a state of total chill-out!
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Dr Samir Kapoor, president of India Active, member of the World Active Council, and co-founder of MultiFit tells us about his dream gym, F1tCo, or Fit One Community.
It's a simple set-up with battle ropes, tyre flips, but has a vibe and a soul based on great staff, the backbone of a dream gym! Sauna, steam, ice baths, cryotherapy, and a healthy cafe round things off. This episode is supported by Independent Gyms and XplorGym
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This week we hear from Hannah Lewin, International Marketing Director of Keiser UK & Keiser Corp. She takes us through her fitness journey from being netball captain and running the 1500m at school to training for HYROX and joining her favourite gym (so far), the CrossFit box Goat Shed.
Hannah's dream gym is all about inclusivity, welcoming new members and new exercisers, helping people see their progression and results, and has fluffy towels and big cubicles in the great changing rooms! But she needs your help with the name... what should it be called?Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
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Matthew Januszek joins us to kick-off series 7 of YourDreamGym, and tells us about how he started body building at 15, founded Escape Fitness in 1997, and runs us through his weekly workout routine - a long run at the weekend!
His dream gym(s) are located all over the world, as a tonic to travel (and an excuse too). Live DJs and live music keep the vibe alive, and ensure everyone's having a great time!This episode is supported by Xplor Gym and Independent Gyms...
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Adam Daniel (MBA), host of the Business of PT podcast, coach, consultant, and speaker joins us to talk about his dream gym.
We get into his exercise background, playing sport since 5 years old, playing Eton fives, Rugby sevens, to road cycling.
Adam's dream gym took shape as the conversation progressed, as an outdoor space with sheltered areas, a natural lake, chill out areas, and a log burning outdoor sauna.
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Dave Gerrish tells us about his PE teacher Mum, inspiration from Roger Bannister, going on some long runs and superhuman events.
War and Peace, Dave's dream gym has an eclectic mix of members, equipment, and training modalities and is both energising and holistic to meet his needs.
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Aaron McCulloch is the co-owner and director of Your Personal Training.
His dream gym, the Fortress of Solitude is a warm-up walk away, and is connected to all of his friends gyms around the world, so he can work out on his own, but be together to compare, motivate and challenge each other.
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Elena Lapetra, Chief Energy Officer at Stronger Wellness joins us this week on YourDreamGym.
Her club is all about how it makes members feel and think, building energy, the best instructors, flooring as important as kit, and cinematic sound than always boosts your mood after a visit.
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Fitness Industry Legend David Stalker tells us about his dream gym, which doesn't yet have a name, but a mission statement - Your Goals are Our Mission.
It has inspiring views across game reserves and mountains, and is all about delivering results, focused on a specific market and building a community around fitness, but not exclusively fitness.
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Ryan Palmer, CEO at Central YMCA builds his dream gym, The Collective (!)
It's not just a gym, more of a social space offering music, food, wellbeing, arts, business, and a gym.
There is some funky tech (like a swimcube) to help Ryan's IronMan training, and aside from the kit (sleds, battle ropes, lots of space), there's lots of talk about music and guitar bands.
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Jack Thomas joins us this week to talk about Concrete Jungle, his NYC based, Multi-Discipline, Premium, Experiential Gym and Studio.
Jack is a co-founder of The Fit Guide, and CEO of Base, Asia's Gym of the Year and Class Pass's Bangkok's best studio.
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We finally got Dr Glenda Rivoallan on the podcast to talk about Zanzi, her dream gym on the sandbanks of Zanzibar.
It's a simple set-up, without much in the way of tech, but she does have a PT for accountability, a food and drink area for nourishment, and onsite coaches to help with all aspects of health.
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Charlie from FMA (Fitness Marketing Agency) joins us this week to tell us all about his dream home gym, just a door away, with simple functional kit, a few cable machines, but a great recovery zone with sauna and cold plunge. Find out who his dream gym buddies are, and how he'd keep accountable to his PT for his workouts...
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To kick-off Series 6, we're joined by fellow podcast host, and CEO of Love Recruitment, Lawrence Everest.
Lawrence's Dream Gym is all about the people, and he has a very specific list of staff that he needs to have working there, featuring colleagues and best in class trainers.
Like Marianne Boyle, it is a collection of facilities, specialising in different activites, and is a green, climate conscious social enterprise.
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Steve's Dream Gym is all about being STRONG, in Body, Mind, and Choices.
He tells us about his 3 mantras for training, Longevity, Inspiration, and Mental Strength, with another shout-out to Dr Attia. Every exercise or activity pays into his "Health Pension", a great concept that lots of us already unconsciously adopt. His dream gym is huge, with zones for everybody, and DJs and bands playing live for an amazing atmosphere.
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Simon Wilkinson from Tanita talks to us this week about his exercise background, school sports football, rugby, and cricket, and how his exercise routine now matches his dream gym to focus on health and mental well-being.
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Catherine's dream gym is a place where Every Body Fits.
Chilled, relaxed, and inclusive (of course), it has different layers for different people, and a fantastic, bespoke onboarding journey that sounds like a retention masterpiece! The sense of community is enriched with events, member nights, and parties.
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Rob Johnson joins us this week to tell us about FUNctional Al Fresco, a Fun Gym without the faff.
It's based in the mountains, with limited kit, but very social... all about group activities, bike rides, runs, and skiing, and being out in the elements.
Rob is CEO and Founder at The Future Fit Group, the Education Partner for Elevate.
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Frank Valencia from HYROX tells us about "Freddies", his Dream Gym with an amazing atmosphere delivered by terrific trainers, who are supportive and inclusive, as well as upbeat music and lighting that makes the club bright but dark and cool.
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Sohail Rashid's Dream Gym is not as tech-heavy as you'd think, but it doesn't disappoint on the heavy power-lifting.
As with many other dream gyms, this one's more about the people than the kit, although The Lab does have an R&D corner.
Sohail is another early riser guest, often working out around 5 am and finding time for meditation before the day's work.
If you enjoy Sohail's dream gym, check back a couple of episodes for Sal Pellegrino, or Kate Corfield in series 4 ep3, or S3 ep5 for Andy Smith.
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Rob Jones from Xplor talks to us this week about his early days cycling with Brian Rourke and Steve Farrell around Stoke on Trent, and latterly munro bagging, cave diving, lake and sea swimming, with a little yoga throw into the mix too, followed by tapas and Rioja!
His dream gym, Vita, is in Costa Rica, next to a lake and a forest, so all about the outdoors, but it also has a yoga room, relaxation space, and great workspace.Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
This week on Your Dream Gym, we're joined by industry legend and veteran, Sal Pellegrino.
Sal is the Executive Director of the Fitness Industry Suppliers Association (FISA).
He talks about strength training, mixed with a little cardio and stretching, and hiking at weekends. His dream gym, The Pellegrino Fitness Institute, has indoor and outdoor training areas, where no-one 'works-out', there are heaps of weights and racks, and always good, fresh coffee! Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
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Smiles are Vital is Craig's Dream Gym, a country club that is all-inclusive (i.e. includes everyone, not free drinks round the clock, although...)
Before you even visit, the app checks your mood, and welcomes you accordingly when you arrive, either through the tunnel, or down the slide! The pool changes theme throughout the day, from aqua classes to a pool party, to a storm theme to swim in. The spa and sauna are also themed, and the cycling studio has a fully immersive 4D cinema feel, with heat, wind, and rain. Themed activity rooms, a luxury club room with a snug, and shower cubicles are soundproofed so you can sing your heart out after your workout.
We hope this one makes you smile... smiles are vital!
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This is YourMove, Jack's Dream Gym.. a place to go and get straight on with your workout or exercise, but also a very inclusive space, with super staff members who know what you need, from advice to assistance, guidance, and education. They know that usage is directly linked to meeting expectations, and are all about getting everyone moving!
Music is the other non-negotiable, creating a great atmosphere.Jack Shakespeare is the Director of Research, and Communications at ukactive.
Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
Mike Hill from Leisure-net joins us on this bonus episode to talk about Breathe Gyms - his outdoor gym that focuses on movement and meditation.
Mike runs us through his exercise background, from racquet sports to running, biking and swimming, and to practising Qigong daily.The UK Active-net event this week is fully booked, but you can still register for the live stream keynote and breakout sessions here.
As well as supporting the podcast, Proinsight Mystery Shopping are attending Active-net this week.
If you're going to build or run your dream gym, you need to know what is happening on your front line. Proinsight turns everyday insights into profit through mystery shopping, audits, and research programmes.
To arrange a complimentary standard sales mystery shop for your club, worth over £150, visit proinsight.org and quote YourDreamGym. [Offer valid until 30 April 2023]
For the final episode of Series 4, we're joined by Marianne Boyle, Director of Memberships and Sector Development at ukactive.
She takes us through her sport and fitness journey from school sports day and running in Donegall, all the way through to 3 marathons and parents sports days! Her dream gym has a philosophical name coined by Artistotle, but is colourful, fun, accessible to all, and has 33 facilities across all the most deprived inner city boroughs to help more people be more active more often (of course), but also help with opportunities, confidence, and community.
Thanks to Johnson Reed Fitness Finance. Get your quote for that Lease, Loan or Asset to build your dream gym, and don't forget if you mention the YourDreamGym podcast, they'll waive the arrangement fee of the deal up to the value of £200.
Thanks also to Proinsight Mystery Shopping. Arrange a complimentary standard mystery shop for your club, worth over £150; visit proinsight.org and quote YourDreamGym. [Offer valid until 30 April 2023]
Baz Moffat is an inspiring womens' health and fitness coach, GB womens 8 rowing medalist, and co-founder and CEO of The Well HQ
Baz's Dream Gym is all about People - she wants a trainer that understands her, celebrates her arrival and turning up, and there are definitely no pink kettlebells!
"Catch Her If You Can" at PerformX, helping us to understand how to talk about women's health at several sessions.
Baz's book, The Female Body Bible: A Revolution in Women’s Health and Fitness Hardcover is out on 11 May 2023, and available to pre-order now at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-Body-Bible-Revolution-Fitness/dp/1787636194
With thanks to our supporters
Johnson Reed Business Finance (mention YourDreamGym on your enquiry, they'll waive their arrangement fee up to the value of £200)
PerformX Live on 17-18 March at London's Tobacco Dock, the ultimate experience for PT’s, fitness & wellbeing enthusiasts and professionals. Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eNXZCpq2
Oli Patrick joins us this week ahead of his talks at PerformX. As a hugely experienced physiologist who's worked in and around the fitness industry for years, Oli has a very specific focus on Cardio, Strength, and Mobility. His dream gym, Growth Hub looks at all three, challenging you on your weaknesses, so you can enjoy your strengths, and be a bit less "Tin Man".
Catch Oli's talk on Workplace Wellbeing and also his panel debate at PerformX on 17th and 18th March 2023, or find out more at Future Practice.
With thanks as always to our supporters
PerformX Live on 17-18 March at London's Tobacco Dock, the ultimate experience for PTs, fitness & wellbeing enthusiasts, and professionals. Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eNXZCpq2
Johnson Reed Business Finance (mention YourDreamGym on your enquiry, they'll waive their arrangement fee up to the value of £200)
Preview of The Business of PT Podcast with host Adam Daniel and producer Guy Griffiths.
They discuss why The Collective has created this podcast, the PT Journey, and the education and insights the podcast plans to deliver.
Find out more at anchor.fm/TheBusinessOfPT
Vern Hill, aka The Baby Man tells us about his dream gym this week, working title The Donut!
Vern is the founder of Carifit, originally a baby-wearing workout, now a complete baby-wearing fitness experience! From being a PT who wore his clients' babies as they exercised, Vern has now developed a branded Carifit baby carrier, along with an app, live workouts, and support for all the health needs of the new parent.
He talks about postnatal, well-being, baby wearing, and mental health, as well as exercising with the kids, and his early years playing cricket and LesMills RPM classes.
Thanks to our supporting partners this week...
Johnson Reed Fitness Finance. Get your quote for that Lease, Loan or Asset to build your dream gym, and don't forget if you mention the YourDreamGym podcast, they'll waive the arrangement fee of the deal up to the value of £200.
Visit PerformX for the ultimate experiential event on 17 & 18 March at London's Tobacco Dock. Click here to book your tickets now, and we'll see you there!
Jess Lever from Proinsight joins us on the podcast this week to tell us all about her background working in leisure centres, and competing as a bikini athlete, with her Mum!
Her dream gym, Lotus Fitness (or Lotus Group - aspirations for multi-site!) caters for strength of mind, body, and health. As you arrive, a weight lifts off your shoulders, and you can take part in yoga, pilates, meditation, strength & conditioning, or mobility classes and workouts, while a mood wall projects woodland, beach, or other scenes to transport you to another place!
Thanks to PerformX for supporting this episode. Join us for the ultimate experiential event on 17 & 18 March at London's Tobacco Dock.
Click here to book your tickets now
Thanks also to Johnson Reed Fitness Finance. Get your quote for that Lease, Loan or Asset to build your dream gym, and don't forget if you mention the YourDreamGym podcast, they'll waive the arrangement fee of the deal up to the value of £200.
Amy tells us this week about turning from a non-runner into a London Marathon finisher, and all kinds of workout from functional to pilates.
Her dream gym is sustainable, eco-friendly, upcycled, and has lots of greenery to go with its green credentials. All about the experience, there's also an immersive studio for spin and Boxing (a BOX12 rig, of course), as well as smoothies, supplements, and a clothing line.
Thanks to our supporters this week - Johnson Reed Fitness Finance and Proinsight Mystery Shopping. Get in touch with one or both to help turn your gym into your dream gym!
Great to hear from Paul "Woody" Woodford from Alliance TA6 this week on YourDreamGym.
Woody's exercise regime is all about health - keeping the weight off and being mentally fit. He loves playing football, and mostly works out in his home gym - training like no one's watching.
His dream gym is a "third space" all about exercise and being active. There's a variety of machines, Y-bells, a boxing space, and an amazing sound system. Key to the dream is the staff support - well-trained, motivated instructors and PTs who meet people where they are.
Thanks to our supporters this week - Proinsight Mystery Shopping and Johnson Reed Fitness Finance. Get in touch with one or both to help turn your gym into your dream gym!
We're joined this week by the Head of Fitness Development at The Ministry. Kate Corfield tells us about her professional dance background, injuries, and how logging her lifting with BRAWN takes a "Weight Off Her Mind".
Her dream gym is big on space, atmosphere, and music (unsurprisingly), but does have a surprising magic door (like stars in their eyes, not Mr Ben!), and puppies...
Thanks to Proinsight Mystery Shopping and Johnson Reed Business Finance for supporting this episode.
Arrange a complimentary standard mystery shop for your club, worth over £150, by visiting proinsight.org and quoting YourDreamGym. And wherever you are in your business journey, head to johnsonreed.co.uk today and get a quote for that Lease, Loan, or Asset.
Andy King claims to be an average sportsperson but was nonetheless captain of the football team, showing great leadership at an early age. He has completed 3 London Marathons, one LEJOG, take part in triathlons, and swims outdoors regularly.
As CEO of YourTrust (Rochdale) and Chair of GM Active, his Dream Gym is of course free to everyone, sustainable, and blends outdoor and indoor activities. YouTopia can be found on the banks of Hollingworth Lake, and as well as a raft of physical activity options, it also offers a venue with a proper bar (for events and gigs), a restaurant, walking/cycling trails, paddleboarding, fishing, tennis, and a state of the art ZWIFT studio with fresh air. Andy's mates will be disappointed there's no golf simulator, but will be happy at the bar!
Thanks to Johnson Reed Business Finance and Proinsight Mystery Shopping for supporting this episode.
Wherever you are in your business journey, head to johnsonreed.co.uk today and get a quote for that Lease, Loan, or Asset.
and to arrange a complimentary standard mystery shop for your club, worth over £150, visit proinsight.org and quote YourDreamGym.
[Offer valid until 30 April 2023]
Fitness Industry Legend and self-proclaimed Duracell Bunny Rachel Young joins us this week to kick off series 4 and tell us all about her dream gym!
Rachel is the Director of Business Development at myzone, as well as the Chair of EuropeActive's advisory group for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her passion for fitness and the fitness industry is amazing, and it's great to hear more about her exercise and fitness back story, and her 'buffet' style dream gym, open style, for everybody, with a concierge and programming from both apps and real-life coaches. But will she add a bar, or a library...?
Thanks to Proinsight Mystery Shopping for supporting this episode. If you want to get under the skin of your business, brand, or processes, Proinsight can help. To arrange a complimentary standard visit/digital/telephone mystery shop for your club, worth up to £150, visit proinsight.org and quote YourDreamGym. [Offer valid until 30 April 2023]
Thanks also to Johnson Reed Business Finance for their support. Their expert team is ready to help discuss the funding you need to build your dream gym. for any number of projects. Wherever you are in your business journey, head to johnsonreed.co.uk today and get a quote for that Lease, Loan or Asset.
Clips from conversations on Series 2 of the #YourDreamGym #Podcast
Featuring Phil Horton, Jamie Owens, Gemma Williams, Rob Handy, Ross Manester, Shelley Dell, David Minton, Tamara Bailey, Dave Monkhouse, and Alina Cooper.
Listen to all episodes at anchor.fm/yourdreamgym
Thanks to our series 2 sponsors Future Fit for Business and OliveX
Highlight clips from all the guests in series 3 of Your Dream Gym on The Collective.
Thanks to Xplor Gym for their support with this series.
Xplor Gym is a flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software.
Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
Chris Sharman from Topodium Group joins us this week to talk being active since an early age, teaching step and spin classes, and cardio tennis.
His dream gym is modern, big, outdoor, and has activities for all, sports, music and a great food and beverage offering. But who would be his dream workout buddies?...
This episode is supported by Xplor Gym, a flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
Paul Swainson from Future Fit Training tells us this week about his background in rowing, building lockdown gyms, dog walking, and stretching, before we get on to his petrol-head gym, "Reps and Revs".
Simplify gym management and do more of what matters for your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
Andy Hall from brandXchange tells us this week about his Dream Gym... but first he goes into his sporting background, talking about running versus football, getting into the gym, and focusing more on wellbeing these days.
Andy's Dream Gym is a small, social, community, boutique style club, with good music, great coffee, nutrition, and a nifty line of clothing and accessories. But does it exist in the real world, or the metaverse...
This episode is supported by Xplor Gym, a flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
A great chat with Peggy Vo from iFIT and Freemotion this week - we talk about how activity is Peggy's life, whether she's out cycling early in the morning, or on a virtual workout.
Her dream gym is not a studio, more of a space or area with a fresh organic cafe, and pods for pilates, HIIT, and other modalities of training. Bright and inviting, with friendly staff, the gym is all about living better!
This episode is supported by Xplor Gym, a flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
Glen is an ex-athlete and athletic performance coach, and co-founder of the Human Health Group, incorporating the Training Shed, MiOp, and Wellonomics.
The gym is an essential part of what Glen is all about, so it was great to hear about his dream gym, with HIIT, functional training, classes, yoga and core workouts, and boxing. The location is amazing, and it somehow has an eco- self-sustainable angle to it too. Hey, anything's possible in Your Dream Gym!
This episode is supported by Xplor Gym, a flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
Our first acutal gym owner guest, Andy Smith of LIFT Gyms and BRAWN Power tells us about his sporting background, running, cycling, rugby, and much more, and shares plans for his enormous dream gym; a sports performance centre with functional performance, referral, rehab, conditioning, physio, lounge, pool, and much more.
But who would be his dream gym workout buddies?
Thanks to Xplor Gym for supporting this episode. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
This week, we hear from Joe Gaunt, founder and CEO of hero and heroPro, health psychologist, and researcher.
Joe is a fascinating and driven person, focused on positively impacting individuals, companies, and communities by supporting health behaviour change. His dream gym has a boutique feel, with specialist areas for cycling, HIIT training, and boxing, has a pool, and is all about community and inclusion.
Thanks to Becca Douglas at AIM Content Marketing for the intro to Joe.
This episode is supported by Xplor Gym, a flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
This week, we're joined by Danny Melling, Head of Membership Experience at ukactive.
Danny's dream gym focuses on being social, building habits, and getting more people more active more often (naturally)! Boxing, Music, and kids activities are important factors in his dream club.
This episode is supported by Xplor Gym, a flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
This week, we're joined by Dave Alstead, Head of Strategic Account Management at xplor.
Dave tells us about his Rugby League career, measuring progression, and more recently getting into Triathlon training.
His Dream Gym caters for lots of people, has a Cross-Fit / Hyrox strength vibe, with focus on functional, strength, and recovery. It has a cafe/bar too!
Thanks to Dave's colleagues at Xplor for supporting this episode of YourDreamGym. Simplify gym management and do more of what matters for your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at https://www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/products/gym-management-software
To launch series 3, we're joined by our first Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) guest, Georgie Delaney, the founder and Managing Director of the Great Outdoor Gym Company.
Listen to find out how Georgie's Dream Gym will build motivation, energy, and togetherness, using strength, callisthenics, dance, and dogs!
And will Georgie's Great Outdoor Dream Gym be on the side of a loch, or next to a safari park...?
Alina Cooper tells us about her dream gym in this final episode of series 2.
Co-founder of The Collective, and Director and Co-founder at GetSetGo Family Clubs, Alina's dream gym incorporates sport, health, wellbeing, and spa, for kids and adults to exercise together. It has a super exciting location too!
Thanks to OliveX for supporting this episode. Find out more about their Fitness Metaverse and how they help to blend real-world fitness with the digital universe to create your members' Dream Gym at www.olivex.ai
David Monkhouse from LeisureNet joins Guy this week to talk about shotput, rugby, and keeping up and running around with his daughter.
David's Dream Gym (LIFE) is a connected, engaged, community, the purpose of which is to motivate and reward each other.
A big thanks to our supporters on this episode:
This week we speak to Tamara Bailey from TA6 (Powered by Alliance Leisure) about finding connection within the fitness space - connection between the team, members, and technology.
In her dream gym she would focus on pushing outside her comfort zone, recovering afterwards, and education.
Thanks to OliveX for supporting this episode. Find out more about their Fitness Metaverse and how they help to blend real-world fitness with the digital universe to create your members' Dream Gym at olivex.ai
This week David Minton from The Leisure Database Company tells us about OK Boomer, his dream outdoor gym. We talk boxing, group exercise, mobility classes with dogs (you'll even get to meet David's dog, Pinot), and of course, the environment. Why the industry needs to look beyond its traditional target market of 18-34-year-olds, and how David's mother just wanted to get her balance back.
Thanks to our supporters for their help with this episode.
This week we talk gymnastics, marathons, barre, and Olympic lifting with Shelley Dell from The Gym Group
Shelley's Dream Gym is super inclusive for all, has very little in the way of cardio kit, but sounds amazing.
Thanks to OliveX for supporting this episode. Find out more about their Fitness Metaverse and how they help to blend real-world fitness with the digital universe to create your members' Dream Gym at olivex.ai
This week, Guy talks with Ross Manester from Indigo Fitness about Sports Science, Performance, and designing his dream gym.
Called INSANITY, Ross' gym features indoor and outdoor areas, offers lots of variety and modalities of training, and looks and sounds a lot like MOVE HQ - www.move-hq.uk.
This episode is supported by Future Fit for Business. Empower your workforce, build a legacy, and create your members dream gym. Click futurefitforbusiness.co.uk for more info.
Rob Handy, founder of the Independent Gyms group, tells us about his dream gym this week.
It's an independent venue (no surprise) with lots of space, lots of cardio, and a small group training area.
Find out more about Independent Gyms at independentgyms.co.uk, and get your tickets for the summer conference on Tuesday 5th July.
Gemma Williams is the Member Experience Manager at ukactive, and it's great to hear about how she's always been active (can't keep still). She loves teaching classes, spin, strength training, and crossfit style workouts.
Her dream gym "The Hub" is all about Community and Camaraderie, with small rigs and a cafe.
This episode is supported by Future Fit for Business. Empower your workforce, build a legacy, and create your members dream gym. Click https://futurefitforbusiness.co.uk/ for more info.
Jamie Owens, Director of Fitness Partnerships tells us about his Dream Gym this week.
We cover his background selling memberships at Nuffield, Virgin Active and LA Fitness, and talk about health and wellbeing, focusing on his workout with earphones, and motivating his boys to be active.
This episode is supported by Future Fit for Business. Empower your workforce, build a legacy, and create your members dream gym. Click https://futurefitforbusiness.co.uk/ for more info.
Phil Horton, one of the nicest guys in the Fitness Industry, talks to us this week about his well-being goals, running as a habit, playing tennis, and EMS training.
His dream gym features great people, uses outside spaces, and recovery zones...
Welcome back to Your Dream Gym, where we have a teaser of some of the companies and people who will feature in series two.
Please subscribe, like, and share the podcast, and join the conversation online with the #YourDreamGym
Here are a few clips from season one where we spoke to Kevin Yates, Steve Orton, Katie Bulmer-Cooke, John Oxley, Steve Scales and Lucy Findlay about their exercise motivation, their favourite workouts and what their dream gym looks like. I hope you enjoy these clips.
If you do, look out for the full episodes by searching for Your Dream Gym in your podcast player, and like and subscribe
Lucy Findlay, Director at Elevate talks to us about her exercise motivation, her favourite workouts such as hot yoga, group exercise and cross-fit, and how her seaside dream gym would have smoothies, shakes, healthy food, and space for networking and events (of course).
Find out more about Elevate on 15-16 June 2022 at https://www.elevatearena.com/
This week on Your Dream Gym, we talk to ukactive's Director of Membership and Sector Development, Steve Scales about what motivates him, working on flexibility, and cross-fit workouts.
John Oxley, Centre Forward at Brand Oxley, former COO at Places Leisure, and MD at Active Nation joins us this week to talk about what motivates him and the kind of workouts he enjoys.
Listen to his love of cycling, 50 sports in his 50th-year challenge, and an open plan gym around a cafe, with views into the workout areas...
This week on Your Dream Gym, we talk to multi-award-winning personal trainer, fitness presenter and speaker, and hardworking northern lass, Katie Bulmer-Cooke.
She tells us about how she loves to have variety in her workouts, and how education workshops would motivate her and the members in her dream gym.
Find out when Katie last worked out, what her post-workout fuel strategy is, and can you guess what are her three gym kitbag essentials?
Steve Orton of Sorts Consulting tells us about his exercise motivation, favourite workouts, and his dream gym.
Find out more about Steve's rugby background, how he loved and hated training, and how networking would be a big feature in his dream club.
We talk to Kevin Yates, founder of TRIB3 about his exercise motivations, favourite workouts, and his dream gym.
Listen now to find out more about Kevin's running challenges, leaving memos for staff while exercising, and his need for leggings!
Guy's here to introduce the concept and plans for this exciting new podcast from The Collective