When Clare Stobart was developing the concept for her boutique health club, she had a strong guiding vision: to provide the best member experience of any boutique club in the UK.

The result is CPASE (Clare’s Space Boutique Health Club – pronounced ‘space’), an adult-only, five-star boutique health club in the Cheshire countryside, which opened on 1 October.

The club, which features pumped oxygen-enriched air, has a 500sq m gym, studios, a spa and casual dining offerings, as well as a crane and tube slide for interval training with a twist.

The club has a functional training area, cardio zone, free weight and dedicated strength space, as well as a dedicated female training zone, while a team of PTs offer one-to-one training and meal planning.

The gym floor is equipped with strength and cardio kit from Technogym’s Artis range which integrates with the Mywellness app, so members can access personalised training programmes, move freely between equipment and track and log their workout data using the Mywellness Band.

“For members, this set-up provides everything in one place – from class bookings and challenges in the gym, to programmes to follow, says Stobart. “For our team, the platform pairs with the equipment on the gym floor and in our studios, and enables members to access our facilities through the speed lane, access lockers and use the Tanita body analysis machine.

“It also helps us see how members are using the club and gives us data so we can personalise their experience even further,” she explains.

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As University of Stirling’s vice chancellor, Professor Sir Gerry McCormac says: “sport is part of the university’s DNA”. When the university invested in a £20m upgrade of its sport and fitness facilities, the vision was clear: to engage as many students, staff, and members of the community as possible in sport and physical activity at the level of their choosing.

Cathy Gallagher, executive director of sport, tells us how the new facilities are communicating the university’s ambition within the 335 acre campus and beyond.

“We always want to set standards,” she says. “After winning UK Sports University of the Year in 2020, we didn’t rest on our laurels – our investment in new facilities shows our commitment to performance sport and physical wellbeing.”

University of Stirling is one of the first higher education settings in the UK to invest in Technogym’s Excite Live line.

“This amazing kit blows my mind!” says Gallagher. “It offers phenomenal technological advancements, with beautiful architecture and aesthetics and the kit is very slimline, helping us make better use of space and cater for more members.”

Technogym Excite Live helps the university deliver on its ambition to engage more of its student population.

“Excite Live’s level of sophistication and functionality aligns with the language we use in programme development and delivery,” says Gallagher. “We knew it would help us get more students physically active.”

University of Stirling made the decision to add Technogym Skill Line classes to the gym floor, including Skillbike class, Skillrow class, and Skillrun class.

“We know digital will engage people, but we never want to lose the human aspect of the gym,” explains Gallagher. “Skill Line classes create a buzz on the gym floor. It’s a different dynamic, which engages more people in a new way. Technogym helped us with programming and staff training, so we can offer a compelling member experience.”

“Our goal is to keep people coming back and Technogym’s kit is key to this engagement,” says Gallagher. “People can access their own coach and programming through the equipment, get extra content, and enjoy the benefits of a community.”

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At the end of 2018, I was standing outside Number One Ballsbridge in Dublin,” explains industry veteran Charlie Bourne. “The venue was already home to high-end apartments, retail and businesses. It took me less than 30 seconds to agree to develop a health club. I wanted to do something different and create a first – not just in Ireland but anywhere.”

Eden One has 7,500sq ft of gym space, with Technogym cardio and resistance kit, including Artis and Skill Line.

“The gym is equipped so people have a complete choice of workout equipment,” says Bourne. “The gym floor has also been designed so our trainers can host small group classes.”

Connectivity via Technogym’s mywellness cloud means Eden One can take a member from biometric testing to programming and PT in one seamless journey.

“The mywellness app is a useful tool for providing a seamless member journey with valuable extras,” explains Bourne. “We can run everything from onboarding to assessment and programming via the app, and we’d eventually like 100 per cent member uptake of the technology.”

“The Technogym brand is very design-led, so the aesthetic fits with our vision,” says Bourne. “The kit is innovative, while also being intuitive enough to be used by complete beginners. We’re delighted to have wall-to-wall Technogym equipment on our gym floor and in all our studios.”

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Technogym, the world leading brand in fitness, wellness, sports and health, launched the Let’s Move for a Better World Challenge 2023 in March, a new edition of the popular global social campaign which first began in 2014, created to inspire people and facilities to adopt and promote healthy lifestyles.

Between March 14th to 31st more than 100,000 people exercised in over 1200 facilities all around the world, participating in the social campaign and physical activity challenge (in clubs, universities, hotels, and workplaces) collecting hundreds of millions of MOVEs, Technogym's unit of measurement for exercise. The objective of a participating facility was to reach milestones and win exercise packs that can be donated to local non-profit organisations within their communities.

Glasgow Club Tollcross finished in first position on the UK leaderboard, with over 280 million MOVEs, out of 230 participating UK facilities, engaging more than 500 Glasgow Club members who came together to donate their MOVEs to help win fitness equipment to donate to Active Glasgow East Community Sports Hub, a programme through SportScotland’s ‘Club and Communities’ strand, the Community Sport Hub (CSH) programme aims to bring sport, physical activity and local partners together supported by investment received from The National Lottery to improve access to local activity provision.

Sharon Campbell, Health, Fitness and Infrastructure Manager said this: "It’s great to see Let’s Move for a better World back after the pandemic, we were so excited in 2020 to beat our performance from 2019 where we came 2nd Place, we had mega plans to try and achieve first place for 2020 however the World came to a standstill and we never thought it would be ever the same. So, I am so delighted that we have regained and captured member support and enthusiasm, as well as fantastic staff motivation from our Health and Fitness team at Tollcross in getting the challenge back on the World Map and Glasgow Club at the top".

Glasgow Club is Scotland's largest health and fitness club; with 15 gyms, 12 swimming pools and over 1,000 weekly fitness classes across Glasgow, with a mission to inspire every citizen and visitor to become engaged and active in a city globally renowned for culture and sport. As a charity, they find innovative ways to make this happen across Glasgow's diverse communities.

Mary, a member of Glasgow Club Tollcross since 2003 said this: "It is a fantastic place! The staff are very friendly, they keep you motivated and ever since these Let's Move challenges began in 2014 I have been in every single one and they are amazing! I'm in my sixties and they keep you motivated, they get you going and make you feel good. I was crowned Miss Move for Tollcross at the last challenge (in 2019) by gaining the maximum number of daily MOVEs (2000) every day and I have done the same this year. This centre opened in 1999 and has been the best thing for the east end of Glasgow. The Gym, the gym team, the classes, and coaches as well as the pool is superb".

This year's runners up and previous winners Crow Wood Leisure have battled It out with Glasgow Club Tollcross throughout the entire campaign, engaging over 700 members, promoting the benefits of physical activity and facilitating connection within the community. Oliver Brown, Director at Crow Wood Leisure said this: “We’ve taken part in the Let’s Move for a Better World campaign since the very beginning, back in 2014 as we believe in everything it stands for. Our staff, members and community always get behind it and it’s great to see the contribution they make year after year. As a business, we are set within 100 acres of greenbelt land within the heart of Burnley, Lancashire which gives us a unique ability to provide an extensive range of fitness, health, leisure and sporting activities to our community in one place, something we are passionate about delivering for all ages and abilities and Technogym’s Let’s Move for a Better World Campaign encapsulates this.”

Alongside its important social message, Technogym's global campaign represents a very powerful tool for facilities to become ambassadors of the Wellness Lifestyle and give a concrete contribution to their local community. Among the promotional activities during the Let’s Move for a Better World Challenge 2023, facilities engaged their users with special events, competitions, and classes to boost users’ loyalty, motivation, and attendance. Something that every participating facility embraced, encapsulated through the social media hashtag: #letsmoveforabetterworld

By focusing on the community each participating facility of the campaign helped improve team spirit and boosted interaction and engagement between each other, stimulating a sense of connection and through the achievement of a common goal - to get the nation physically active. The previous edition (In 2019 due to the pandemic) led to important developments for all participating facilities, showing how attendance increased on average by 26%, new memberships grew by 15% and 86% of the consumers involved (trainers and staff) noted a significant improvement in spirit during training sessions and workouts, which consequently enhanced the working environment and ensured a better atmosphere throughout.

The “Let's Move for a Better World” campaign perfectly sums up the Technogym mission of spreading Wellness on a global scale. Technogym believes that educating people is essential to reach this goal and to create a more sustainable society that has well-being as one of its founding values.

Discover more about the Let's Move for a Better World Campaign here

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have chosen Technogym as Official and Exclusive supporter of fitness equipment and digital technologies for the athlete’s preparation.

For Technogym - a world leader brand in equipment and digital technologies for fitness, sport and health - Paris 2024 will represent the 9th Olympic experience after Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020.

In Paris, Technogym will equip 29 training centers for the athletes to train prior to and during the Olympic Games.

The main training center, equipped for the need of all sport disciplines will be the Olympic and Paralympic Village in Saint Denis, while other training centers specifically designed for different sport disciplines will be located at the competition venues and at the off-Paris Olympic Villages in Lille, Marseilles and Tahiti.

A total number of approximately 1.200 pieces of equipment will be made available to the 14,900 athletes – between Olympic and Paralympic, coming from over 200 different countries and performing in 32 different Olympic Sports and 22 Paralympic Sports. Moreover, Technogym will provide a team of professional athletic trainers to support the athletes as well as all related services (gym layout, installation and technical service).

Paris 2024 athletes will have the possibility to train on a selection of the best and most innovative products covering all training areas such as cardio, strength and functional training. All Technogym smart equipment will be connected within Technogym Ecosystem, allowing athletes to access their personal athletic training program both on equipment and via Technogym App on their smartphone.

Nerio Alessandri, President and Founder of Technogym said: “We are very proud to be Official and Exclusive Supplier of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. At Technogym, we work every day to create the most innovative products and digital technologies to support athletes all over the world improving their performance and reaching their goals. The partnership with the Olympic Games means a lot to us, not only because of the invaluable feedback we get from the athletes, but above all because the Games represent a unique platform for sharing our commitment to spreading the culture of wellness, sport and health with the whole world.”

Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024 said: “Technogym has always been working closely with athletes by creating high quality sports equipment. As an athlete, I know their expertise personally and I am delighted that this company, a world market leader, is supporting us as Official and Exclusive Supplier to the Paris 2024 Games. Technogym's experience and knowledge of the sports ecosystem will be essential to enable athletes around the world to train in the best conditions.

"This partnership also illustrates our common desire to place the athletes at the heart of the project, relying in particular on the advice of the Athletes' Commission. Thanks to Technogym for its commitment, and welcome to the adventure!

Besides the partnership with the Olympic Games, Technogym is globally recognized as the reference brand for elite sport athletic training. Technogym’s partners include the most important European football clubs such as Real Madrid, Juventus, Milan, Inter, the Italian and Brazilian national teams, the Ferrari and McLaren teams in Formula 1, the French and US Tennis Federation as well as the renowned PGA Golf Tour.

Technogym, the world’s leading fitness, wellness and sports brand, has launched a UK-first experiential wellness retail concept, exclusively at luxury retail destination Selfridges London.

Open to the public since January 23rd, the elegant 44 square metres retail space located on the Lower Ground Floor has been created to offer consumers the opportunity to discover the latest at-home fitness products, technologies, and services thanks to offering a personalized Wellness experience. The store will also have access to experienced consultants for bespoke home-gym projects and consultations.

Technogym Selfridges London boasts a selection of connected smart equipment, digital services and on-demand training programs for every need.

Key products on display include:

Cross Personal - The connected and innovative cross trainer. This is a key product from the Personal Line - a range for design lovers, luxuriously combining acclaimed designer Antonio Citterio’s style with Technogym’s experience in fitness and wellness technologies.

Run Personal - Also from the Personal line, this professional-grade treadmill features a sleek silhouette to match the most stylish surroundings.

Kinesis - Offering over 200 strength, flexibility and balance exercise possibilities in less than one square meter, Kinesis is Technogym’s trademark product, which has set the bar for innovative design since the brand’s birth.

Technogym Ride - This is the newest product to Technogym’s collection. Ride is the first bike that allows users to dive into an unprecedented immersive indoor experience, via its 22-inch screen. Technogym Ride was born from the brand’s passion for cycling, and has been designed together with real cycling champions to offer a unique training experience - suitable for both amateurs and professionals.

Technogym Bench - This is the protagonist of Technogym’s experience area. The innovative Bench functional and strength training station has been designed to combine maximum exercise variety with minimum footprint.

As part of Technogym’s innovative retail concept, Technogym Selfridges London will offer a calendar of complimentary, in-store 30-minute sessions led by Technogym Trainers. Bookable online via the Selfridges booking platform, the engaging sessions will follow a number of different workout formats to suit any fitness level or goal, including cardio and strength training done on the three available Technogym Benches of the space experience area.

In 2030, 1 billion people globally will be obese. Sedentary lifestyles are bringing us closer and closer to the point of no return.

By 2030, it is predicted that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men will be living with obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m2).

Physical inactivity is dangerous because it can increase the risk of developing illnesses related to inactive lifestyles (hypertension, cardiac disorders, etc). The steady increase of physical inactivity in developed countries is causing more deaths than malnutrition and is becoming an increasing social and economic problem.*

From 2020 to 2060, the global economic cost of overweight and obesity is predicted to increase to 9 times, reaching the astonishing value of US$18 trillion.*

Donate your MOVEs
Support the fight against sedentary lifestyles by joining the biggest social movement campaign in the fitness industry. Engage your community to create a healthier world.

Inform: By providing evidence of the impact of physical inactivity, operators are able to engage their users and the wider community.

Inspire: To motivate people to embrace a more active lifestyle, invite your members, their friends and family and everyone in the community to train at your facility and move more.

Increase: As a result, you will become a Wellness Hub for your community, helping to grow the number of active people in your area.

Improve: Being part of this international community allows operators to exchange experiences, get feedback, and learn from best practices.

Make a difference
By taking part in the “Let’s Move For a Better World” campaign, you can fight against physical inactivity and all the consequent health diseases contributing to building a better and healthier world.

To do this, Technogym created the MOVE, a new way to measure movement.

Attraction and retention
From feedback received over the last 6 editions of the campaign, we know that participating facilities register an average of 14% increase in membership sales and 26% increase in facility visits. The relationship among facilities, local communities, trainers and members also improves significantly during the campaign.

Win for your community
The facilities that gather the required number of MOVEs will be able to donate equipment to the
Institutions or Schools of their choice to help fight obesity and sedentary lifestyles*. Don’t miss the opportunity to collect MOVEs from any activity inside the facility. MOVEs can be collected during workouts on cardio and strength equipment, classes such as Skillrun, Skillbike, Skillrow, Group Cycle, Biocircuit, and Skillathletic, from outdoor activities tracked through GPS with 3rd party apps and on the gym floor thanks to heart rate devices.

Find out more about the Let's move campaign here

*MAX 2000 move per user per day. Only members of a participating facility can join the campaign.

Technogym, the global fitness, and wellness solution leader has extended its partnership with BUCS, for five more years, supporting sports and fitness activities in the higher education segment.

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is a world class higher education sport and physical activity experience, creating the most engaged university communities in the world.

It represents around 165 universities in the sector of higher education, from physical activities to sports competitions within the universities.

The partnership was initially launched in 2018, focused on supporting BUCS by providing high-end fitness and wellness solutions to the sector. Technogym has a dedicated team working specifically in higher education, creating cutting-edge fitness facilities with BUCS members, and developing both performance sport and physical activity on campuses across the UK.

Technogym has noticed significant growth within higher education throughout the partnership, with some of the biggest sporting institutions in the UK implementing Technogym’s wellness solutions, including Loughborough University, University of Stirling, University of Birmingham, University of Warwick and Heriot-Watt University to name just a few.

Ben Sandham, Technogym UK Sales Director – Health, Corporate and Performance, said: “We are delighted to extend the partnership with BUCS as we continue to support the sector with innovative solutions, knowledge, and support. We are incredibly proud of the partnerships we have established and the work we have completed and look forward to building on this further in the years ahead.”

Vince Mayne, BUCS CEO, comments on the partnership extension: “We are delighted with the impact Technogym has had on our member institutions over the past five years; from performance-led fitness solutions to industry leading thought leadership, to raising awareness of societal issues.”

“We also recognise the growth that is still possible with Technogym’s commitment to developing the higher education sport sector. I am confident this partnership will continue to evolve, working to expand and better the sector whilst still supporting and promoting the needs of all involved across the UK.”

As a celebration of the partnership, Technogym provided a £5,000 prize fund for the winner of the BUCS Participation Programme of the Year award at the recent BUCS Awards 2022. The award Celebrates a programme that has actively improved the provision for their students, staff and community with outstanding new participation opportunities.

The winner: Let's Do Leicester, University of Leicester will use the prize fund provided by Technogym to continue driving their participation and physical activity offers on campus.

Peter Croney CEO of Empowered Brands, owners of Énergie Fitness Group, today announced the appointment of Technogym as one of their primary equipment partners that will help power Energie’s international expansion over the next decade.

Croney states “Énergie may be an affordable fitness operator, but with a three tier membership structure we need the very best and most innovative technology partner to deliver exceptional customer experience. We have the highest Trustpilot rating in the fitness sector and the innovative fitness equipment and digital technologies provided by Technogym will delight members and help us to sustain our prime position in the sector.”

Managing Director of Énergie Fitness Neil King added: “Énergie attracts members from every age bracket and ability level. Accessible, easy to use and safe fitness equipment is at the core of our service offer. Technogym equipment delivers what our diverse membership requires.”

Energie opened eight new clubs in recent months and Technogym have just completed installation of the most recent Énergie gym in Hayes.

Steve Ruffell Sales Director Clubs at Technogym commented “Technogym are delighted to have secured equipment supply contract for the group. Energie Fitness is one of the largest and most established operators in the UK and Ireland and the recent Hayes project marks the start of our partnership as Energie embark on ambitious international expansion plans.”