So, why partner with us?
We know how hard operating a facility can be. With over 40 years’ experience, we take on the operational challenges, freeing you to focus on education. Our hands-on approach ensures seamless communication as our on-site team collaborates directly with you, guaranteeing the delivery of top-notch service to all users. We continuously seek ways to enhance facilities, having invested over £10 million in education facilities since 2005.
Generates revenue for education investment
A steady flow of revenue from gym memberships and sports facility hire allows for a stream of income which can be reinvested into your school.
Removes ongoing operational burden
We have over 40 years experience in the fitness industry. Our team remove the operational burden from your hands, offering support in management, IT, maintenance, marketing, and more.
Enhances PE curriculum and sports department objectives
We can work together to enhance the objectives of your sports department and PE curriculum through our sports facilities and high-spec gym floor.
Elevates the well-being of students, faculty, and community
Fitness is paramount to the physical and mental wellbeing of us all, but especially teenagers, as healthy habits surrounding fitness are often entrenched at an early age. Research has also shown that regular exercise improves cognitive ability.
Creates engagement and enhances school reputation
Our mission is to make our clubs the hub for fitness within the community. By partnering with us, you are committing to improving the wellness of the local community.
Provides vocational avenues for students
Whether it's as a personal trainer or down the club management route, our clubs offer numerous vocational avenues and employment opportunities for students.
Huish Episcopi Academy
In September 2021, Lifestyle Fitness assumed the management and operational responsibilities for Huish Episcopi's existing sport & fitness operation, including a full staff team, community membership and swim school.
The swim school was highlighted as an initial area for growth to encourage community well-being. This was achieved with a relaunch of the programme in spring 2022, which increased swim participation by over 280%. After this proved successful, we saw an opportunity to invest into the fitness facilities in summer 2023, which led to substantial growth of our community membership base, from 606 members to over 1400.
The Matthew Arnold School
The Matthew Arnold School has been a longstanding partner since 2005, managing facility operations internally. However, like many educational institutions, they faced the typical day-to-day challenges of juggling facility management alongside educational responsibilities, leading to difficulties in restoring pre-COVID occupancy rates. In January 2022, we assumed full operational responsibility of The Matthew Arnold School’s sports and fitness facilities, including a sports hall, fitness suite and two high-quality artificial football pitches. The club has since seen growth across all areas, with a 76% sport facility occupancy rate and over 380 daily community users.
The Canterbury Academy
Lifestyle Fitness have worked with The Canterbury Academy since 2012 to provide a top-class sports and fitness hub to both its students and local community. Our operational management covers their ever-growing sports facilities, including a 400m athletics track and a beach volleyball court! The club has continued to evolve, working with the Academy to align the offering with their successful sports programme. During our time working together, the community has grown to over 1,600 members and welcomes an average of 426 users per day.
Matt Wood
Business Manager at Huish Episcopi
"Huish Episcopi Academy are delighted to be working in partnership with Lifestyle Fitness. Since 2021, a positive and productive collaboration has been formed, which seamlessly integrates programmes of study with a commitment to improve physical and mental well-being. Students at Huish Episcopi not only excel in their studies but also benefit from exclusive access to Lifestyle Fitness, a leisure centre that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle.
With shared spaces that benefit both the students and community users alike, Huish Episcopi Academy and Lifestyle Fitness, have created an environment where all users can spend time to thrive and engage in a healthier lifestyle."
Roland Davey
Trust Sports Director at Bourne Education Trust
“We have been working with Lifestyle Fitness for over 18 years. Recently, we approached Lifestyle Fitness to take over the full operation of the Sports Centre so the school could continue to benefit from the sports facilities without the distractions of the management. This has been a huge success, and we are delighted with the continued improvements made to the Sports Centre.”
Phil Relf
Director of Sports at The Canterbury Academy
“We pride ourselves on offering advanced sports programmes as well as regular opportunities for all students to engage in sport and physical activity. Lifestyle Fitness have worked with us to enable us to do this. They have made the effort to understand our school ethos and embrace our philosophy. The empathy and understanding demonstrated by their senior national management and their onsite staff provide us with an operation that helps us deliver for our students.”
Case Studies
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Matt Wood
Business Manager at Huish Episcopi
Roland Davey
Trust Sports Director at Bourne Education Trust
Phil Relf
Director of Sports at The Canterbury Academy
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