Essay on Gym's

Introduction:

Leisure is now the largest component of household spending. And it's growing fast. Private equity firms are huge investors in the area. But with fashion as important as fundamentals, the sector is not without its pitfalls. The leisure industry has been riding a roller-coaster for the past two years. In the UK, the foot-and-mouth epidemic of 2001 devastated parts of the attractions market and some pub and hotel groups. And September 11 took a huge toll on international travel and tourism

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On the 22/11/2004

The key point is that most leisure industry spending is "discretionary" ? which means it comes out of what's left over after paying for the essentials. A large proportion of the leisure industry - pubs and restaurants, for example - is heavily influenced by fashion. Other parts of the sector, such as home entertainment, are influenced by new technology

Two key factors driving the market are the amount of time people spend on leisure pursuits and the income they have available for discretionary spending, according to Professor Peter Taylor. He is director of the Leisure Management Unit at Sheffield University and, along with Professor Chris Gratton of Sheffield Hallam University, the brains behind Leisure Forecasts.

I am however going to discuss the differences between:

Folkestone Fitness Works at Radnor park avenue Folkestone &

The Firs Club at Firs Lane Cheriton Folkestone.

And see what is the better Gym a Public Sector Gym or a Private Sector Gym. The UK economy is a mixed economy. This means that it has a public sector, and a private sector.

I will be looking at the opening and closing times, cost for a workout, cost for 1 years membership and 1months membership, what luxuries they offer, do they offer concession prices, have they got a canteen, Do they offer party deals (for more than one person) and do they have crèche.

Main Body:

Folkestone Fitness Works
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If you feel like a good fitness workout, a health and beauty session, or just an hour of energy-restoring relaxation, visit the Fitness Works at the Folkestone Sports Centre. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a long-time fitness fanatic, the friendly staff will help you achieve an overall feeling of well-being.

The fitness facilities include the following:

A state of the art cardio theatre with computerised cardiovascular equipment and a bank of televisions

•A modern workout gym with over 30 training stations

•An aerobics studio offering a wider range of classes ...

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