Before he opened Pitshanger Fitness & Health, Dean Horridge became the Founder & CEO of Fit For Sport and Thinkably which support children across the world.
With 30+ years supporting children live more happy, carefree, today Dean helps grownups do the same. After decades spent in the area, he thought it’s time to invest back in the local community by opening a gym that helps people with access to all the resources they need to achieve their health and fitness goals and lifestyle.
Tell us more what’s the best thing about owning a gym?
I’ve lived in the area for about 30 years now and I’ve looked for a suitable site for many years, long before we opened Pitshanger Fitness & Health.
The best thing about being a gym owner is being able to support our local community in being active and leading a healthy lifestyle.
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What problems did you have before joining Xplor Gym that made you switch providers?
We needed to make sure we had a system which staff could use daily without to much complication.
“The Xplor Gym team have been great from the start with making sure they are available with any questions or support we require.”
Dean Horridge
Pitshanger Fitness & Health
How has Xplor Gym helped your fitness club, your team and business operations?
It has helped with daily management of our gym, especially with assessing and driving membership.
What are the Xplor Gym features that your business can’t live without?
The quick member find and edits are great for daily use. Save us a lot of time!
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Why do you Trust Xplor Gym?
The Xplor Gym team have been great from the start with making sure they are available with any questions or support we require.
What are your business goals for the next 12 months?
What we hope to achieve in the next 12 months is to continue driving membership to our target and maintaining our quality service for members.
Article by Xplor Gym
First published: 04 July 2022
Last updated: 29 February 2024