10/09/2026
Fabulous article from Australasian Leisure Management
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After more than a decade in the Australian fitness market, internat...
05/09/2026
CANCELLATIONS - INDEPENDENTS - RETENTION - CHURN BURN.
Three of the hottest conversational topics.
Has the fitness industry created a churn-and-burn culture—where we've become better at replacing members than retaining them?
Are some of our joining offers actually creating tomorrow's cancellations?
Where should independents invest 5k into their business?
Will I see you in the audience for these thought - provoking panels?
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02/09/2026
Exciting news!
I’m thrilled to be speaking at AusFitness Industry, happening 11 & 12 September at ICC Sydney.
Join me for two powerful days of education, insights, and conversation — as we dive into the latest trends, tackle industry challenges, and uncover new opportunities for growth.
This event only occurs once a year — don’t miss it!
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17/08/2026
Who remembers the LIFE BE IN IT Campaign to get more Australians active? Is it time to bring back Norm?
Life. Be in it.’ was the slogan for what became one of the best-known health promotions in Australian history. The campaign aimed to increase physical activity and general wellbeing among Australians, and encourage them to take control of their health.
Life. Be in it.
‘Life. Be in it.’ was a Victorian Government health initiative launched in 1975 by the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, with support from the federal government.
It aimed to educate the Australian public about exercise in a fun, non-threatening way.
In 1977, the State Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation, Brian Dixon, claimed that 97 per cent of Victorians were aware of the campaign, 47 per cent were thinking about becoming more active, and 35 per cent had become more active.
Today the ‘Life. Be in it.’ brand is managed by the private company Life. Be in it. International Pty Ltd.
https://lifebeinit.org/
16/08/2026
Industry leaders Bhavesh Nathoo, Will Barr, Sam Winter, Jay Ramsden, Steve Lehen and Matt Jones discuss practical strategies for independent gyms and franchisees, covering functional-training layouts, virtual class solutions, compliance and payroll tools, member progress tracking, and equipment-driven programming.
Speakers share quick implementation tips and tech options—From new space-saving modular rigs, Fitness On Demand, compliance and group fitness solutions with Les Mills and Qualified Trainers, members can now scan at home with 3D Measure Me, and Speclo, the newest tech to help retain members utilising your own personal gym equipment and programming—to boost engagement, simplify operations, and improve retention.
Feel free to reach out, as some of our speakers offer free trial periods.
We hope to see you at the next town hall, and please leave us a review.
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13/08/2026
Friday 14th 1pm - 2pm Ignite Fitness Business Town Hall.
See you there.
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