Education and News For The Fitness Industry
Building a Thriving Group Fitness Team
If you’re a business owner listen to this show as we talk about making group fitness an income line on your P&L rather than an expense line – oh and don’t forget to forward this ep to your group X managers!
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Strength Training is Taking Over: How Your Gym Can Ride the Wave!
Strength training is HOT right now and toward the end of 2024, Harrison Company published a phenomenal report on the growth of strength training and today we have one of the authority figures behind that report joining us to discuss the findings and then subsequent ideas for your gym, club or studio!
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A New Era of Fitness Leadership: REX Leadership Academy 2025
The health and fitness industry is set to witness a transformative event with the introduction of the REX Leadership Academy, scheduled for July 15-17, 2025, at the Crotonville Conference Centre in Ossining, New York. This immersive, two-and-a-half-day program is meticulously designed to equip industry leaders with the skills and insights necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of health and fitness management.
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Myzone Strengthens Marketing Team With Key Appointment
Myzone has made another significant addition to its team as it prepares for a new phase of growth and expansion. Jo Walker has been appointed as Head of Brand and Communications, bringing a wealth of experience in fitness and wellness within the SaaS sector.
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First-of-Its-Kind Study Reveals the State of Call-Back Services in Australian Membership Sales
Keepme has published a comprehensive study showing that Australian gym operators are struggling to engage leads effectively, leading to lost revenue opportunities. The findings across 50 brands representing 1861 locations highlights major inefficiencies in call-back availability, follow-up speed, and response quality – issues that directly impact conversion rates and business growth.
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The countdown is on for AUSactive’s first XBA Live this month
AUSactive will host its first XBA Live in Melbourne, an event designed to offer a transformative experience for fitness businesses and if you’re looking to give your business the edge this year, it’s one event not to be missed.
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Fernwood Fitness and Qualified Trainers (QT) Announce New Partnership
Fernwood Fitness, one of Australia’s premier fitness brands with over 70 locations, has joined forces with Qualified Trainers (QT) as a preferred supplier for compliance oversight and group fitness management. This partnership promises to streamline operations, tighten compliance protocols, and elevate the group fitness experience for both staff and members.
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AUSactive 2025 National Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the highly anticipated 2025 AUSactive National Awards, the ultimate celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in Australia’s health and fitness industry—this is your chance to shine and be recognised among the best!
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Essential Leasing Tips for Gym Owners
Entering into a new lease can be daunting for many business owners as there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach for leases and a poorly negotiated lease can lead to costly legal and commercial implications down the track. The purpose of this article is to provide gym owners with some useful tips when negotiating a new lease arrangement.
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Webinar: AI Powered Gym Success – The MAX Members Advantage
Are you ready to take your gym to the next level? The fitness industry is changing FAST, and the gyms that embrace AI now will be the ones dominating in 2025. Join us for an exclusive, game-changing webinar where we’ll show you exactly how AI is transforming gym growth, retention, and efficiency – and how YOU can leverage it to stay ahead of the competition!
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Bodyfit Unveils Exciting Expansion at Glebe’s Tramsheds with new Group Fitness Studio
The Bodyfit Group, home of Sydney’s favourite community fitness and wellness clubs, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newly expanded facilities, including a new group fitness studio at Tramsheds in Glebe, Sydney.
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Escape Fitness Sets New Blueprint For Strength Training With The Launch Of LOAD
Escape Fitness, a global leader in innovative fitness solutions, has unveiled Octagon LOAD or “LOAD”, a groundbreaking strength and functional training system. Developed from years of industry expertise and global insights, LOAD addresses critical challenges faced by fitness facilities, offering a versatile, safe and engaging, results-driven solution that meets the rising demand for strength training.
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Accelerate your business with AUSactive’s new ConnectX
AUSactive is kicking off 2025 with the official launch of ConnectX Thursday 20 February, a new and exclusive members-only exercise business network and business administration program designed to support small, medium and independent businesses through XBA live events, webinars, and on-demand education content.
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AUSactive announces Supplier Advisory Group founding members
AUSactive has announced the founding members of the Supplier Advisory Group (ASAG) to increase strategic collaboration between the active health and exercise industry and suppliers who play a pivotal role in its growth and success.
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The HFA Show 2025
A new brand. A new conference name. A new event. And JT is honoured to speak at his 18th IHRSA/HFA event in Vegas this March.
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