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Your Dream Gym

Fitness Industry founders and luminaries chat about their dream gym. Find out about their exercise goals, what kind of workouts they like, and what their dream gym would be... kit, location, vibe, classes, staff and members, and how they"re all maximising motivation. “The aim is to educate, network, and entertain. It’s arm’s length networking; guests get to share their stories, views and ideas, and listeners to learn what they have in common, or discover new concepts and visions" The Collective is

health & fitness

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01:02:06

YourDreamGym - Kirsty Cumming - YourSpace/YourPlace

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/06/03

In the final episode of Series 11, we hear from Kirsty Cumming, CEO of Community Leisure UK. Kirsty shares insights on her organization's post-lockdown optimism, upcoming initiatives, and the value of public leisure. Her Dream Gym has indoor and outdoor spaces, a social and inclusive community hub that integrates health, fitness, and social interactions. Kirsty underscores public leisure's crucial role in community health, advocating for volunteer involvement and multifunctional spaces. The

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00:53:40

YourDreamGym - Belinda Steward - The Beating Heart

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/05/27

This week, we welcome Belinda Steward, Managing Director of Leisure, Health & Wellbeing at Places Leisure, to discuss her Dream Gym. Belinda describes a community-focused, vibrant hub named 'The Beating Heart,' which features a blend of holistic wellness facilities including a Miami-inspired pool, a running track from Newcastle, studios for Group X classes, and amenities like a library, physio, and GP surgeries to support social prescribing. We also delve into Belinda's fitness

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00:49:40

YourDreamGym - Jenny Patrickson - Body Focus

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/05/20

Jenny Patrickson from Active IQ joins us this week to talk about her Dream Gym. 'Body Focus' is a serene and holistic space emphasising mindfulness, outdoor cardio activities, and mental wellbeing. The facility integrates advanced 3D immersive environments for cardio workouts, various mindfulness and meditation areas, and educational segments on nutrition and longevity. Jenny reflects on her dance background and current fitness routines, highlighting the evolving landscape of the health and

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00:38:57

YourDreamGym - Lisa Dodd-Mayne - MyTime/Lisa's Time

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/05/13

Lisa Dodd-Mayne, Executive Director of Place at Sport England is this week's guest. Lisa discusses Sport England's 'Uniting the Movement' strategy, and how it is reducing inequalities and promoting physical activity through local delivery pilots. Lisa also shares her background in sports and her current activities, emphasizing the importance of mental wellbeing. Her dream gym, 'Lisa's Time,' features tranquil outdoor settings with streams, forests, and natural pools for yoga, biking, and

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00:41:19

YourDreamGym - KJ Dixon

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/05/06

On this week's episode we hear from KJ Dixon, Performance Manager at 3 1 5 Health Hub and founder of Elevate Company Consultants. KJ discusses her journey in the fitness industry, her approach to swim schools, and the importance of combining passion with business acumen to be successful. KJ shares her fitness routine, the impact of exercise on mental clarity, and her dream gym concept—a boutique facility on the shores of Lake Windermere, featuring spin classes, a 25-meter pool, and a focus on

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00:57:26

YourDreamGym - Kate Fearon - Oxygen

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/04/29

Kate Fearon from Fearless Consulting and Orbit4 joins us this week on YourDreamGym to share her vision for a comprehensive wellness center called 'Oxygen.' The center emphasizes the six pillars of wellness: physical, mental, environmental, spiritual, social, and emotional, starting from a personalized app to connect a variety of health services. Kate tells us how roles like wellness coaches and activators integrate with technology and innovative spaces to improve overall well-being. We get

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00:47:15

YourDreamGym - Lisa Forsyth - Limitless Fitness

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/04/22

In this episode, we hear from Lisa Forsyth, Managing Director of Max Associates. Lisa talks about discusses her passion for sports, her transition from hockey to golf, and cycling adventures. Her dream gym focuses on outdoor activities, diverse group exercise classes, small-group personal training, and community interaction. We also get into the importance of quality customer service, engaged staff, and upcoming industry challenges and opportunities.Thanks to our supporting partners this

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00:44:12

YourDreamGym - Lesley Aitken - Moo Gym

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/04/15

Exploring Fitness Journeys with Leslie Akin: From Aerobics to Dream GymOn this episode of 'Your Dream Gym,' special guest Leslie Aitken, an expert in sales, marketing, leadership, and customer service, shares her journey and expertise in the fitness industry. With over 12 years of experience, Leslie has worked with numerous organizations, including Trafford Leisure, Liverpool City Council, Livewire, Active Nation, and more. Currently the marketing lead at Fitronics, the parent company of

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00:51:26

YourDreamGym - Teresa Wheatley - Belong

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/04/08

Exec Director at FitPro, Teresa Wheatley joins us this week to talk about working out for 30 hours a week, dancing, therapy, and keeping exercise playful.And we find out about her dream gym, Belong, a club that is both exclusive and inclusive, and where time pauses for you!Thanks to our supporting partners this week:covermeapp.co - transforming the way the health and fitness industry operates, connecting clubs with top tier professionalsfitpro.com - providing education, fitness insurance, music, and

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00:49:58

YourDreamGym - Lara Morgan - Stop, Inhale, Reset

Your Dream Gym ·

2025/04/01

From sewing kits and shower hats to global wellbeing investor, Lara Morgan takes time out to stop, inhale, reset, and tell us what exercise means to her (sanity), talks about her favourite workouts (bike ride to Azerbaijan, anyone?) and of course, her dream gym. This is a super episode to kick off series 11 of the podcast, with so many ideas, takeaways, and talk of health and wellbeing. Thanks to our supporting partners:covermeapp.co - transforming the way the health and fitness industry operates,

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00:49:34

YourDreamGym - Ross Stewart-Campbell

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/12/31

Ross Stewart Campbell, CEO of Beyond Active joins us on the YourDreamGym this week, and talks about his shift from oil and gas to founding fitness ventures like The Jungle MMA Fitness in Singapore. He shares insights on his dream gym emphasizing community, wellness, and functional training, there's even some EMS thrown in, and a great couple of dream workout buddies! Thanks to our supporters on this episode... LeisureLabs, a full-service digital agency dedicated to creating great customer

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01:02:32

YourDreamGym - Tara Dillon - HomeFront

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/12/24

Tara's Dream Gym starts at home, with true functional fitness, and is all about health, measurement, and of course, the people, connections, and has a bit of gardening thrown in for good measure! Thanks to our supporters on this episode... ⁠LeisureLabs⁠, a full-service digital agency dedicated to creating great customer experiences for the fitness and wellbeing industry. ⁠HireBOB.ai⁠, supporting the physical activity sector with conversational AI employees to improve sales and service

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00:47:13

YourDreamGym - Chris Timms - The Club

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/12/17

Endurance Zone's Chris Timms joins the pod this week to talk about competing at challenges with an all or nothing attitude, but also getting headspace and health from his workouts. He wants not one, but two dream gyms! The first is for himself, free weights, plate loaded machines, battle ropes, loads of space, loud music, and observant staff. The other is more of a family space, with a pool, lounge, outdoor play, yoga, and pilates. Karaoke spin classes get invented... could this be another future

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00:39:23

YourDreamGym - Tom Barton - Everybody Island

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/12/10

Thomas Barton, Chief Executive of Everybody Health and Leisure is celebrating 10 years at, and of the charity. He tells us about the anniversary events, as well as playing five-a-side, personal training, and measurements on Tanita. His Dream Gym is sunny, spacious, with great staff and people, stretch and strength zones, and a cold drink to finish. Thanks to our supporters on this episode... ⁠LeisureLabs⁠, a full-service digital agency dedicated to creating great customer experiences for the

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00:56:49

YourDreamGym - Justin 'JT' Tamsett - Active Health Club

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/12/03

Fitness Podcasting Legend, Justin 'JT' Tamsett is your next guest on YourDreamGym. He's been podcasting since before podcasts were invented! His DreamGym has to be convenient, have great music, conscientious PTs, staff, and members, and gamification. Heaps of ideas and tips for building a great fitness business in this episode!Thanks to our supporters on this episode... ⁠⁠LeisureLabs⁠⁠, a full-service digital agency dedicated to creating great customer experiences for the fitness and wellbeing

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00:51:51

YourDreamGym - Harry Jameson - Mila & Otis's

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/11/26

Co-founder of Pillar Wellbeing, Personal Trainer to Prime Ministers, and Fitness Columnist at The Times, Harry Jameson joins the YourDreamGym podcast this week. Hear about failed sportstars, running with Kelly Holmes, and building businesses with Oli Patrick. Harry's dream gym is a Third Space, with three pillars - Movement, Nutrition, and Recovery, dedicated to his kids, but who will be Harry's three dream guests for a workout... a Henry and two Mikes? Thanks to our supporters on this

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00:57:12

YourDreamGym - Paul Bedford - Ikigai

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/11/19

Paul Bedford, aka the Retention Guru tells us about his dream gym, Ikigai, which is all about the aethetics, eclectic style and individuality, rather than kit or brand. Of course, there's great staff and member engagement, at least an attempt to genuinely interact. Plus lots of chat about retention, data, New York, and Crawley! Thanks to our supporters on this episode... LeisureLabs, a full-service digital agency dedicated to creating great customer experiences for the fitness and wellbeing

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00:43:08

YourDreamGym - Hattie Jones - Your Dream Gym

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/11/11

ukactive's Director of Sector Development, Hattie Jones joins us this week to talk about the Active Pregnancy Foundation, and motivating, encouraging, and enabling women and girls to exercise and be more active. Her dream gym is of course accessible and inclusive, and has indoor and outdoor facilities, with pools in both, flumes, and rapids. There are nature trails outdoors, and inclusive zones for everybody, including a teen gym, soft play, and older folk too, with a balanced food and coffee

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00:50:09

YourDreamGym - Emma Barry - FREQ

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/11/05

Chief of Trouble, Emma Barry is our legend on YourDreamGym this week. Speaker, advisor, investor, and host of The Trouble Show, Emma talks about longevity and recovery, technology and people, dancing and meditation. Her dream gym is called FREQ, a place to raise your vibrations, be unique, and get your freak on! Thanks to our supporters on this episode... LeisureLabs, a full-service digital agency dedicated to creating great customer experiences for the fitness and wellbeing industry. Miha

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00:50:43

YourDreamGym - Dave Wright - Feelgood Fitness

Your Dream Gym ·

2024/10/29

Dave Wright, gym owner, MyZone founder, and serial entrepreneur joins us to kick-off Series 10 of YourDreamGym.Listen to find out about growing up in the countryside in Oz playing Aussie rules, tennis, cricket and basketball, working in the UK, and building his own gyms, Feelgood Fitness. Motivating walks at 6am, and Dave's dream gym with Cardio, Spin, Pilates, an inside/outside pool, and great coffee! Thanks to our supporters on this episode: LeisureLabs HireBob.ai miha bodytec

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