Jacinta Mcdonell invests in people first and joins BuMP h ealth and Fitness as an investor and Advisory Board Member

BUMP Health and Fitness founded by Calum Wilson and Ross Lucas in 2018 has appointed Anytime Fitness co-founder and Fitness Industry Roll of Honour Inductee Jacinta McDonell as an Investor and Advisory Board Member bringing over 20 years of fitness, business and franchise experience.

BUMp Health and Fitness are leaders in the Health and Fitness space and are committed to revoutionising the female fitness journey before conception and well into motherhood. at the core of what set’s BUMp apart is how they prioritise women throughout these major milestones and support and optimise their wellbeing as their physical needs change.

t he BUMp Health and Fitness team of experts have created a strategic business franchise model, which can be run as owner operator or as an investor with the backing of BUMp ’s professional and progressive support team.

a s the business grows and develops Jacinta will continue to advise and support the Founders and the team to develop and grow a sustainable and values based franchise brand. “I have large ambitions for BUMp ” said Jacinta McDonell.

Jacinta will advise on the growth of BUMp to be a successful national franchise brand and will continue to grow and lead in the delivery of world class programs for women specialising in pre and post-natal fitness.

“I believe in people first. When I met Ross and Calum, I immediately knew that our values aligned, and they had a true desire to learn and grow.

BUMp ’s target it to have 100 BUMp clubs across australia in the next 5 years. For more information visit www.bumphealth.com.au

cit Y c ave floats into townsville

Popular health and wellness retailer City Cave has opened its doors for the first time in Townsville at lifestyle destination Fairfield & Co. City Cave Idalia, located in Fairfield & Co’s second stage features three infrared saunas, three float therapy rooms, and three uniquely private massage rooms for individuals or couples.

Franchisee trudy Hudson said she was excited to bring the nationally recognisable lifestyle retailer to townsville and believes the Fairfield & Co site will help to support the large population base of elite athletes and soldiers in the area. t he townsville opening follows a string of openings last year, including City Caves expansion into Victoria in n ovember 2022. City Cave launched in 2016 and has been franchising since 2018 – and has seen rapid growth since. t he Queensland-based franchise business has more than tripled in size with more than 60 sites now across the eastern seaboard of australia, up from 16 sites in early 2021. t he new townsville site is a part of City Cave’s regional expansions plans, with towns like Hervey Bay and Coffs Harbour key areas of interest for 2023.

“Float therapy is said to improve sleep quality, reduce inflammation, and decrease stress, while infrared saunas can also improve heart health and muscle recovery - so City Cave is a great place to start your health and wellness journey,” Ms Hudson said.

BK’s Gymnastics is rolling out new programs creating a clear pathway for gymnasts, strengthening the early years program and introducing new options for adults and seniors.

“For children under five, the programs establish stronger key skills for a future in gymnastics,” said BK’s gymnastics CEo Mark Rendell. “a program for children with additional needs is also being introduced. Classes are one-on-one or smaller groups to suit all levels of mental and physical ability and allow for a parent/carer to participate.

“We’re also introducing adult and seniors programs, to prove it’s never too late to start or revisit a childhood passion.” t he new programs are structured as follows:

• Little Stars programs for 3 months to 5 years offering fun, gymnastics programs that teach skills little ones.

• Gym FUNdamentals programs for children 5 to 8 years old who want to have fun whilst developing gymnastics skills.

• The Club Gym program is for children 9 to 13+ years. Focus on developing coordination, strength, flexibility and balance.

• The Ninja Stars program is for children 5 to 10+ years and combines elements of gymnastics, parkour, leaping and tricking.

• All Star Academy is for competitive artistic gymnastics training, providing a pathway through the national levels program.

• Super Stars is a program for children with additional needs. The classes are smaller and specialist coaches work closely with parents and carers.

• Stronger Seniors is a low-impact movement class that incorporates the benefits of gymnastics into a movement program.

• High Flyer Adult classes are for students 16 and older with little or a lot of gymnastics experience.