Your Dream Gym

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...

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...

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 h...

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,' featu...

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 f...

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 coache...

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 staf...

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,...

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,...

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...

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 th...

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...

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, loung...

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... ⁠Leis...

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-s...

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 t...

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-servi...

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 fo...

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 agenc...

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 c...

For the grand finale of series 9, we're delighted to talk to Julie Allen, Business Development Director at Active Insights. Exercise is all about feeling better for Jules, and it's no coincidence that her dream gym is the same. With the best of the best staff, it's all about the people, the experience, making members feel safe, welcome, and having fun! Healthy options in the cafe are a...

You arrive as an individual and leave as part of a group. Marc Jones from Fitronics joins us this week to tell us about Cheers Gym, his dream gym where everybody knows your name, and you have to learn everyone elses! You get your own space and kit, there's circuits, a rig, pool tennis, and five-a-side, and if you're lucky, you might see Jurgen Klopp and Geraint Thomas working out with Marc...

Mark Tweedie tells us about his training for Triathlon triumphs, target for a Nice Ironman in three years time, and his dream gym, Nirvana, a log cabin by a lake, with woodlands and mountains nearby, an idyllic training get-away. Thanks to XplorGym for supporting this episode. Running a gym should be less admin and more awesome! Find out more and book a demo at xplorgym.co.uk

The brilliant Chloe Kinch from Proinsight tells us about her dream gym this week, as well as her exercise habits and history. Her club is all about the people and amazing service, of course, where everybody knows your name, makes you feel welcome, and helps you to feel part of the club. Staff all take pride in their work and the brand. In her dream lifestyle club, as well as healthy food and drink...

This week we hear from Jason Stanton, CEO of MyTime Active, changing peoples lives through mission wellbeing. His dream club has no booking, no travel, everything in one place, a possible phone ban in the gym, and no wifi in the cafe and communal spaces. Staff have a sixth sense to know what you need. There's a huge outdoor space covering golf, tennis, padel, cycling, football, and more, and t...