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 industry.
• HireBOB.ai, supporting the physical activity sector with conversational AI employees to improve sales and service efficiencies.
• Miha Bodytec, professional EMS (ElectroMyoStimulation) Equipment for continuous commercial operation.

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 options.

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 efficiencies.

Miha Bodytec, professional EMS (ElectroMyoStimulation) Equipment for continuous commercial operation.

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 Bodytec, professional EMS *ElectroMyoStimulation) Equipment for continuous commercial operation.
• HireBOB.ai, supporting the physical activity sector with conversational AI employees to improve sales and service efficiencies.

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

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 must, as is the family vibe, and accessibility.

The fun doesn't stop with her dream workout guests either...!

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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.

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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!

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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 options, there's wellbeing spaces, classes, and coaches to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health. This episode of Your Dream Gym is supported by Xplor Gym. When you choose Xplor Gym, you’ll get exactly what you need to save time, delight members, and grow your business. Find out more and book a demo at xplorgym.co.uk