The 2026 UK Padel Report is published today, 24 June 2026, by Oxygen Consulting. This second edition builds on the first UK Padel Report, which was described by The Padel Paper as “the first comprehensive report into the development of padel in the UK”. Last year’s edition examined the development of ...
This article was first published in Physical Activity Facilities Magazine, August 2025, and has been adapted for the Oxygen Consulting blog. Physical activity, in all its different forms, can profoundly impact health and wellbeing. Yet, many people will relate to the challenge of maintaining a regular routine when life’s seemingly more ...
This article draws on insights from the UK Padel Report, which explores the sport’s rapid growth and evolving landscape across the UK. Padel’s story begins in 1969, when Enrique and Viviana Corcuera, celebrated figures in Acapulco’s elite circles, were forced to create a new hybrid racket sport due to limited space at ...
I am now exploring a new series of short reports that focus on a single fast-growing global fitness brand. The purpose of these strategic reports is that within one hour, a reader will acquire a deep understanding of a brand's 'secret sauce' and why it is resonating globally with consumers. Why I ...
Health Club Industry Active Ageing Report – Harnessing the opportunity of an ageing society is the latest report to be researched and written by Ray Algar, an influential fitness industry analyst. This is the tenth strategic report to be released by Oxygen Consulting, the Brighton-based global fitness industry consultancy. Report contents ...
Following a long period of thinking, reading and writing, my new Health Club Industry Active Ageing Report – harnessing the opportunity of an ageing society, is now available as a free download. The purpose of this report is to discuss the implications of global ageing and how the health and fitness industry ...
In the next few weeks, I will be publishing my new report which is titled: Health Club Industry Active Ageing Report – harnessing the opportunity of an ageing society. The purpose of the report is to discuss the implications of global ageing and how the health and fitness industry is set up ...
The ‘Health club industry mid-market report’ (subtitled ‘investigating how brands are repositioning in an era of rising competition’) is the latest report researched and written by respected industry analyst Ray Algar and released by Oxygen Consulting, the Brighton-based global fitness industry consultancy. Available as an immediate download from my Knowledge Store.
The UK boutique fitness studio report’ (subtitled ‘A strategic investigation into an exciting growth segment’) is written by respected industry analyst Ray Algar and released by Oxygen Consulting, the Brighton-based global fitness industry consultancyThe UK boutique fitness studio report’ (subtitled ‘A strategic investigation into an exciting growth segment’) is written ...
New industry report charts rise of boutique fitness studios In a mature, inert fitness industry, boutiques are driving growth Big industry players need to sit up and take notice Small, specialised, independent fitness studios – classed collectively as boutique studios – have the potential to take significant market share from the large, big-brand, ...
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