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EP 2010 issue 8
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3 Editor's letter

New measures

Libel laws which apply in print, TV and radio are yet to be thoroughly tested in the social media environment and it may be more fruitful to engage and influence than call your lawyer

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6 Letters

Write to reply

The debate over the treatment of freelance instructors continues, and the YMCA launches a workplace health initiative

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8 News

News round-up

Work starts on the Bilston Centre in Wolverhampton and Marshall Street Baths re-opens in Soho, London

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14 News

International news

The Running School opens its first Irish franchise, Vivafit enters the Indian market, and the US Army opens its largest ever fitness facility

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16 News

FIA update

With details of this year's FLAME Awards winners

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20 News

People news

A new chair for Edinburgh Leisure

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22 Diary

Diary dates

Includes LIW, Running 2010, and SIBEC and SPATEC North America

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24 News

Competitive edge

Fancy taking part in a Yogathon? Or trekking along the Great Wall of China? We provide information on these charity events, and more

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26 Everyone's talking about

Membership packages

Are potential members put off by too many pricing options, or does more choice mean they get what they want? Kath Hudson investigates

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28 Interview

Robin Cope

Kate Cracknell talks to the founder and MD of British Military Fitness about motivating staff and members, community projects, and setting his own definition of success

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32 New opening

On the edge

We take a look at the University of Leeds' new £12.2m swimming and fitness centre, The Edge

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37 Cycling

Pedal power

Best practice advice for clubs wanting to cater for cycling enthusiasts

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42 Pilates

Mixing it up

'Fusion pilates' is beginning to gain a foothold in UK clubs - a way of keeping people interested in pilates as well as extending its appeal to new markets. Neena Dhillon reports

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46 Member management

Back to the fold

We investigate ways to bring lapsed members back through your doors

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49 Resistance training

Going strong

How can operators keep their resistance offering fresh? We profile clubs that are challenging the norms

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52 Sibec review

Changing times

The new coalition government's budget cuts were the hot topic at this year's SIBEC. Our panel of delegates share their thoughts

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54 Research round-up

Fall training

Injuries could be greatly reduced by teaching older people martial arts falling techniques, even helping those with osteoporosis, according to a study from the Netherlands

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56 Fitness-kit.net special

Product round-up

A look at some of the latest products to hit the UK market, including interactive innovations from Star Trac and Technogym

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60 LIW preview

The changing face of the gym floor

New thinking in equipment and programming that's helping to change the way our gyms work

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62 Health club spa

Spa news

The Bannatyne Group unveils its investment plans

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64 Heat experiences

Going hot and cold

Saunas and steamrooms are the mainstays of any thermal area, but could health clubs be doing more to pep up their spas?

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68 Health club spa

Vital vitality

Kate Cracknell visits Latvia's International Wellness Centre, where the approach is all about holistic wellness

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72 Health club spa

Spa software

Luke Tuchscherer speaks to a selection of operators about their spa management software

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78 Buyers' guide

Directory

For suppliers of products and services in the health club and spa markets

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82 Health club spa

Lightweights

Including fish therapy, a health spa run by nuns, and the and the "Ferarri of treatment couches"

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EP 2010 issue 8
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Magazine archive
3 Editor's letter

New measures

Libel laws which apply in print, TV and radio are yet to be thoroughly tested in the social media environment and it may be more fruitful to engage and influence than call your lawyer

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

Write to reply

The debate over the treatment of freelance instructors continues, and the YMCA launches a workplace health initiative

Download PDF magazine

8 News

News round-up

Work starts on the Bilston Centre in Wolverhampton and Marshall Street Baths re-opens in Soho, London

Download PDF magazine

14 News

International news

The Running School opens its first Irish franchise, Vivafit enters the Indian market, and the US Army opens its largest ever fitness facility

Download PDF magazine

16 News

FIA update

With details of this year's FLAME Awards winners

Download PDF magazine

20 News

People news

A new chair for Edinburgh Leisure

Download PDF magazine

22 Diary

Diary dates

Includes LIW, Running 2010, and SIBEC and SPATEC North America

Download PDF magazine

24 News

Competitive edge

Fancy taking part in a Yogathon? Or trekking along the Great Wall of China? We provide information on these charity events, and more

Download PDF magazine

26 Everyone's talking about

Membership packages

Are potential members put off by too many pricing options, or does more choice mean they get what they want? Kath Hudson investigates

Download PDF magazine

28 Interview

Robin Cope

Kate Cracknell talks to the founder and MD of British Military Fitness about motivating staff and members, community projects, and setting his own definition of success

Download PDF magazine

32 New opening

On the edge

We take a look at the University of Leeds' new £12.2m swimming and fitness centre, The Edge

Download PDF magazine

37 Cycling

Pedal power

Best practice advice for clubs wanting to cater for cycling enthusiasts

Download PDF magazine

42 Pilates

Mixing it up

'Fusion pilates' is beginning to gain a foothold in UK clubs - a way of keeping people interested in pilates as well as extending its appeal to new markets. Neena Dhillon reports

Download PDF magazine

46 Member management

Back to the fold

We investigate ways to bring lapsed members back through your doors

Download PDF magazine

49 Resistance training

Going strong

How can operators keep their resistance offering fresh? We profile clubs that are challenging the norms

Download PDF magazine

52 Sibec review

Changing times

The new coalition government's budget cuts were the hot topic at this year's SIBEC. Our panel of delegates share their thoughts

Download PDF magazine

54 Research round-up

Fall training

Injuries could be greatly reduced by teaching older people martial arts falling techniques, even helping those with osteoporosis, according to a study from the Netherlands

Download PDF magazine

56 Fitness-kit.net special

Product round-up

A look at some of the latest products to hit the UK market, including interactive innovations from Star Trac and Technogym

Download PDF magazine

60 LIW preview

The changing face of the gym floor

New thinking in equipment and programming that's helping to change the way our gyms work

Download PDF magazine

62 Health club spa

Spa news

The Bannatyne Group unveils its investment plans

Download PDF magazine

64 Heat experiences

Going hot and cold

Saunas and steamrooms are the mainstays of any thermal area, but could health clubs be doing more to pep up their spas?

Download PDF magazine

68 Health club spa

Vital vitality

Kate Cracknell visits Latvia's International Wellness Centre, where the approach is all about holistic wellness

Download PDF magazine

72 Health club spa

Spa software

Luke Tuchscherer speaks to a selection of operators about their spa management software

Download PDF magazine

78 Buyers' guide

Directory

For suppliers of products and services in the health club and spa markets

Download PDF magazine

82 Health club spa

Lightweights

Including fish therapy, a health spa run by nuns, and the and the "Ferarri of treatment couches"

Download PDF magazine

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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]
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Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscl [more...]
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