The aim of this scheme is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Ireland by promoting and providing a holistic pathway by which to increase physical activity levels.
At Bodysmart we are partnering with local GP's and our regional health promotion team to provide an accessible and successful exercise opportunity.
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help control your weight, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, strengthen your muscles and bones and improve your mental health and mood.
The GP Exercise Referral Scheme provides a pathway of physical activity to assist in the prevention and management of chronic disease (inclusion criteria apply).
At Bodysmart each referred client is led by a qualified Local Co-ordinator who has completed the HSE National Training course.
If you are interested in becoming a referring GP please complete the 'expression of interest' form on the website below.
Habitat For Humanity is an international non-profit organisation that aims to eliminate poverty housing by building simple, decent, affordable homes and by making decent housing a matter of conscience and action.
On July 16th Graham will be travelling to Zambia with a team of volunteers to complete a project of 5 houses there.
BodySmart, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, invites you at this event on Monday 5th of July 7.30pm at Vertigo Bar, Maldron Hotel on Cardiff Lane (just beside Samuel Beckett Bridge). Tables of 4 people at euro 10 per person. Free food and Snacks. Prizes included.
BodySmart™ combines advanced Power Plate® fitness technology with personal training to deliver a highly effective and fully supervised 25 minute full body workout at a very attractive price, from as little as €5.75 a session. BodySmart operates studios in Dublin and Galway, and the latest franchised BodySmart studio is opening on the 29th April 2010 in Naas. BodySmart delivers the most effective exercise results to men and women of all ages and capabilities, and there is no age limit. It is a huge hit with celebrities including Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole, Charlotte Church and the Manchester United Football Team.
Julia Carroll, Owner of BodySmart Naas, worked as a Personal Trainer for BodySmart in Dublin for two years and sees opening her own BodySmart franchise as a fantastic business opportunity. She is extremely passionate about the benefits of the BodySmart training philosophy. She comes from a family background of business entrepreneurs and is looking forward to opening BodySmart Naas and sharing her vast expertise with her clients in the Kildare area.
BodySmart is proud to announce the opening of their personal training studio in Barna this week. To celebrate, they will be hosting a Launch Party on Thursday 18th February from 7-9pm. As well as a champagne reception, complimentary goody bags and free makeovers will also be available at the cosmetics counters at BTs.
“We are relocating the premises from Spanish Parade to Barna due to customer demand in the Barna and Salthill areas”, says Morgan Pierce, owner of BodySmart. “Our studio in Galway City Centre was only capable of holding 2 machines, so there was no room for growth. The new studio has 6 machines and capacity for up to 12 machines, so there is plenty of room for growth. A total of 4 jobs have been created in the relocation process.”
Combining personal training with advanced technology, the studio offers an exclusively Power Plate environment, with classes each half hour taught by highly educated trainers. Power Plate exercise has a large, devoted celebrity following which includes Danni Minogue, Courteney Cox and Elle McPherson.
BodySmart launches new website!
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BodySmart, Ireland’s Power Plate® fitness franchise, announced today that is has secured a private equity investment from Marc O’Dwyer, Managing Director of Big Red Book and a seasoned Irish entrepreneur and investor. The investment provides funding for BodySmart to launch the Franchise to the Irish marketplace. BodySmart will open at least ten studios in 2009, creating up to 50 jobs.
Marc O’Dwyer comments “In this day and age of high stress levels and significant time constraints, it is essential to maintain a healthy body. I have been a client for over a year, and the results are visible within the first week or two. This is an exciting investment for me personally because I am a very keen sportsman and Triathlete and I envision BodySmart revolutionising exercise in Ireland. The market potential is huge and franchisees have the opportunity to develop a business that has the power to really change people’s lives.”
A BodySmart franchise is a suitable business for individuals that are fitness enthusiasts or healthcare professionals, or entrepreneurs that are interested in operating a cluster of fitness studios. A ten machine studio can accommodate up to 500 clients and generate annual profits in excess of €150k. The low start-up cost of €52k means that a Franchisee can get into business quickly and easily. There is potential for fantastic earnings and scope for multiple sites for each franchisee. BodySmart successfully operates three studios in Dublin and Galway. BodySmart is the brainchild of Morgan Pierce, an American national and entrepreneur with significant start-up experience. Morgan has spent the last two years designing and developing a simple and effective franchise concept which is now ready to roll out to the larger Irish market.
Morgan Pierce says “I believe personal training combined with powerful technology is the future of exercise. This is the perfect model for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in running a lifestyle business in the health and fitness industry. The space required for a studio is tiny as compared to any other fitness concept, and with the market in its current state, it’s easy to find suitable property at an affordable rent. A studio can generate significant revenues and provide a lifelong career that is financially and personally motivating. With Marc O’Dwyer as part of our management team, I feel we are poised to create a strong brand and deliver long-term value to our franchisees.”
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The Sunday Business Post | BodySmart offers a powerful way to get fit. by Tina-Marie O’Neill |
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Ellen Gunning chats with Morgan Pierce on City FM about her new business venture - Bodysmart. |
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