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...

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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 concept? Thanks to our supporters on this episode...

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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.

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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