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  • Group strength training class used to illustrate novelty bias and BODYPUMP relaunches
    Behavioural Economics | Cognitive Biases | Group Fitness

    Why BODYPUMP Still Feels New: Using Novelty Bias to Revive a Gym Class

    ByRay Smith June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

    BODYPUMP has stayed relevant for more than 30 years without becoming a different class. Recent research into novelty bias helps explain why quarterly releases work and why relaunching a fading class may be smarter than replacing it.

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  • A Simple Behavioural Hack to Create a Memorable Group Fitness Experience
    Behavioural Economics | Cognitive Biases | Fitness Retention | Group Fitness

    A Simple Behavioural Hack to Create a Memorable Group Fitness Experience

    ByRay Smith November 24, 2024August 13, 2026

    As fitness professionals, one of our biggest challenges is client retention. We have so many options available. How can we ensure that our clients not only keep coming back? How can we also make them rave about their experience to others? Enter the Peak-End Rule—a psychological principle that could transform how you design and execute…

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