Your Dream Gym
By The Collective
The Collective is a network of fitness industry professionals who get together to share, collaborate and grow.
Your Dream GymMay 07, 2024
Your Dream Gym - Andy Pickles - Pure Energy Gym
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!
Your Dream Gym - Jo Fleming - Leamington PCN Fitness Club
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.
Your Dream Gym - Charlton Clarke - Choose Happy
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.
Your Dream Gym - Mark Braithwaite
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.
Your Dream Gym - Will Cheeld - Alive
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.
Your Dream Gym - Rosanna Tucker - Studio Society
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.
Your Dream Gym - James Griffiths - Slightly Above Average Joes
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.
Your Dream Gym - John Leaver - Distraction
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.
Your Dream Gym - Maddie Cummings - We Love Health
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.
Your Dream Gym - Natalie Gibson - Healthy=Happy
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.
Your Dream Gym - Paul Ferris - Utopia
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.
Your Dream Gym - Carl McCartney - Inclusive Fitness
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.
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.
Go to lesmills.com for more info
YourDreamGym - Neil Adebowale - Lifelong Fitness
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!
This episode is supported by XplorGym
There's never been a better time to take control and optimise your business for success with Xplor Gym. Book your demo today at www.xplorgym.co.uk
Your Dream Gym - Blake Fletcher - OurGym
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.
This episode is supported by XplorGym
There's never been a better time to take control and optimise your business for success with Xplor Gym.
Your Dream Gym - Caroline Richings - B.Well
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
This episode is supported by XplorGym
There's never been a better time to take control and optimise your business for success with Xplor Gym.
Sign up for Xplor Gym before December 30th and get three months of gym management software free. www.xplorgym.co.uk
Your Dream Gym - Jon Giles - My Place/My Space
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
There's never been a better time to take control and optimise your business for success with Xplor Gym.
Sign up for Xplor Gym before December 30th and get three months of gym management software free.
Your Dream Gym - Bryan O'Rourke - Ying & Yang
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.
Your Dream Gym - Ian Daniell - It's All In The Box
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.
Get your tickets to the Independent Gyms Winter Conference and join us in Solihull on 30th November for a day of networking, learning and innovation. Click the link or use code YOURDREAMGYM to get 50% off.
This episode is also supported by XplorGym
There'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. xplorgym.co.uk
Your Dream Gym - Marina Thomas - LIGHT
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!
Connect with Marina on LinkedIn or via MarinaSolutions.co.uk
Get your tickets to the Independent Gyms Winter Conference and join us in Solihull on 30th November for a day of networking, learning and innovation.
This episode is supported by XplorGym
There'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.
Your Dream Gym - Samir Kapoor - F1tCo
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
Get your tickets to the Independent Gyms Winter Conference at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gym-owner-conference-winter-2023-tickets-669873909897?discount=YOURDREAMGYM and join us in Solihull on 30th November for a day of networking, learning and innovation. [Code YOURDREAMGYM for 50% off tickets] There'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. www.xplorgym.co.uk for more info
Your Dream Gym - Hannah Lewin - Active Republic, Joyn, or Uplift...
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...
Get your tickets to the Independent Gyms Winter Conference at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gym-owner-conference-winter-2023-tickets-669873909897?discount=YOURDREAMGYMand join us in Solihull on 30th November for a day of networking, learning and innovation. Use Code YOURDREAMGYM for 50% off your tickets.
There'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.
or check out the Xplor Xperience on 9th November here: https://try.xplorgym.co.uk/xplor-xperience-autumn23/
YourDreamGym - Matt Januszek - Escape Your Limits
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...
There'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.
Get your tickets to the Independent Gyms Winter Conference and join us in Solihull on 30th November for a day of networking, learning and innovation. 50% off with code YOURDREAMGYM
Your Dream Gym - Adam Daniel - LifeLong
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.
This episode is supported by Orbit4.
Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Book your demo at orbit4.org
Don't forget to check out the new series HealthSeeker Stories and The Business of PT on The Collective too!
Your Dream Gym - Dave Gerrish - War & Peace
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.
As Dave is Head of Digital Transformation at ukactive, we also get into digital fitness, identity, and data. This episode is supported by Orbit4.
Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Book your demo at orbit4.org
Don't forget to check out the new series HealthSeeker Stories on and The Business of PT on The Collective too!
Your Dream Gym - Aaron McCulloch - The Fortress of Solitude
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.
This episode is supported by Orbit4... Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Book your demo at orbit4.org
Don't forget to check out the new series HealthSeeker Stories on The Collective too!
Your Dream Gym - Elena Lapetra - Stronger
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.
This episode is supported by Orbit4
Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Book your demo at orbit4.org
Check out the new series HealthSeeker Stories on The Collective too!
Your Dream Gym - David Stalker - Your Goal is our Mission
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. This episode is supported by Orbit4.
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Your Dream Gym - Ryan Palmer - The Collective
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. This episode is supported by Orbit4.
Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Book your demo at orbit4.org
Your Dream Gym - Jack Thomas - Concrete Jungle
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. This episode is supported by Orbit4.
Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4.
Book your demo at orbit4.org
Your Dream Gym - Glenda Rivoallan - Zanzi
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.
Click here to pre-register for Glenda's book https://bookbrilliancepublishing.activehosted.com/f/19
This episode is supported by Orbit4.
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Your Dream Gym - Charlie Horton - Strongevity
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... This episode is supported by Orbit4.
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Your Dream Gym - Lawrence Everest - Your Facility
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.
This episode is supported by Orbit4.
Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Book your demo at orbit4.org
Your Dream Gym - Steve Ruffell - Strong
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.
Steve Ruffell is Country Manager UK & Ireland at Orbit4
Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
Elevate, the UK’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity, taking place at Excel London on 14 & 15 June 2023. Find out more and book your tickets at ElevateArena.com
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Your Dream Gym - Simon Wilkinson
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. Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
Elevate, the UK’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity, taking place at Excel London on 14 & 15 June 2023. Find out more and book your tickets at ElevateArena.com
XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at xplorgym.co.uk
Find, follow, and connect with The Collective on facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Your Dream Gym - Catherine Edmunds - EveryBodyFits
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.
Catherine Edmunds is EDI Sector Lead at CIMSPA, and a Trustee at Merseyside Sports Partnership Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
Elevate, the UK’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity, taking place at Excel London on 14 & 15 June 2023. Find out more and book your tickets at ElevateArena.com
XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at xplorgym.co.uk
Find, follow, and connect with The Collective on facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Your Dream Gym - Rob Johnson - Functional Al Fresco
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.
Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
Elevate, the UK’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity, taking place at Excel London on 14 & 15 June 2023. Find out more and book your tickets at ElevateArena.com
XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at xplorgym.co.uk Find, follow, and connect with The Collective on facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Your Dream Gym - Frank Valencia (HYROX) - Freddies
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.
Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
Elevate, the the UK’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity, taking place at Excel London on 14 & 15 June 2023. Find out more and book your tickets at ElevateArena.com
XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at xplorgym.co.uk
YourDreamGym - Sohail Rashid - The Lab
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.
Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
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Your Dream Gym - Rob Jones - Vita
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...
- XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at xplorgym.co.uk
- BRAWN, the connected community lifting app for gyms. Trial Brawn for free in your gym for 30 days. Visit brawn.co.uk/yourdreamgym to sign up.
Your Dream Gym - Sal Pellegrino - The Pellegrino Fitness Institute
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...
- BRAWN, the connected community lifting app for gyms. Trial Brawn for free in your gym for 30 days. Visit brawn.co.uk/yourdreamgym to sign up.
- XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at xplorgym.co.uk
Your Dream Gym - Craig Jones - Smiles Are Vital
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!
Thanks to our supporters on this episode...
- XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at xplorgym.co.uk
- BRAWN, the connected community lifting app for gyms. Trial Brawn for free in your gym for 30 days. Visit brawn.co.uk/yourdreamgym to sign up.
Your Dream Gym - Jack Shakespeare - Your Move
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...
- BRAWN, the connected community lifting app for gyms. Trial Brawn for free in your gym for 30 days. Visit brawn.co.uk/yourdreamgym to sign up.
- XplorGym, flexible, intuitive, all-in-one gym management software that gives you everything you need to run your business. Book your Xplor Gym demo at www.xplorgym.co.uk
Your Dream Gym - Mike Hill - Breathe Gyms
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]
Your Dream Gym - Marianne Boyle - Eudaimonia
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]
Your Dream Gym - Baz Moffat
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
Your Dream Gym - Oliver Patrick - Growth Hub
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)
The Business of PT - Preview episode
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
Your Dream Gym - Vern Hill - The Donut?
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!
Your Dream Gym - Jess Lever - Lotus Fitness
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.
- Learn Gold Standard insight worth thousands of pounds from thought leaders & speakers including Steven Bartlett and Gabby Logan.
- Connect and unite with 5,000 fitness industry professionals & enthusiasts.
- Discover next-level workshops & workouts from premium brands & forward-thinking athletes.
- Enjoy cutting-edge experiences, tech & innovation in London’s coolest venue.
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.
YourDreamGym - Amy Ritson
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!