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3 Editor's letter

Will 'nudging' work?

Will the government's 'nudging' techniques encourage more people into our gyms, asks Kate Cracknell

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6 Letters

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We mustn't give the healthcare sector a reason not to partner with us, says Xpect Leisure's Andy Bourne

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8 News

News round-up

Topnotch expands into the budget sector and DLL opens Exeter club

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16 News

International news

DiR opens its 18th and 19th clubs in Barcelona, and Abu Dhabi's "largest club" opens

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18 News

People news

A new CEO for Barnsley Premier Leisure, and Fitness First Australia's MD steps down

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20 News

fia update

A look ahead at the opportunities for the fitness sector in 2011

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22 Diary

Diary dates

Looking ahead to IHRSA next month, and FIBO in April

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23 News

Competitive edge

Take part in this year's Swimathon or Trailwalker, or maybe cycle through the Atlas mountains?

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24 Everyone's talking about...

Gym programmes

Does our approach to personalised programming need to evolve?

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26 Interview

Rene Moos

The CEO of HealthCity International talks to Kate Cracknell about market segmentation and expansion plans

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32 New opening

Living well at lifehouse

Shoshana Kazab pays a visit to the new Lifehouse 'day and stay' spa, which offers a tailor-made approach to spa and wellbeing

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36 Spa experiences

Spa scene

Industry leaders offer their thoughts on the trends shaping health club spas

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38 Health club spa

Spa news

Inside Spa, at Pendle Wavelengths, extends its offering to meet demand

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40 Market research

Defying the slowdown

Themis Kokolokakis outlines the growth forecasts and future opportunities for the health and fitness sector

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42 CV equipment

Shaping up for the future

What are the factors influencing research and development in the area of CV equipment?

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46 Local leisure

What's the future for local authority leisure?

Our expert panel shares its thoughts following the spending review

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50 Social media

What's in it for you?

A look at the opportunities presented by social media, and ways in which it can be integrated with club management systems

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55 Kids' fitness

Child healthcare or just childcare?

How can operators get better at delivering kids' fitness?

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59 Project round-up

Project profiles

A round-up of some of the exciting projects from the past year

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64 Vibration training

Movers & shakers

Is vibration technology really as powerful as it claims? Kath Hudson looks at some of the latest research

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68 Event review

Protecting your assets

David Minton reports from the recent Health and Productivity Forum

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70 Special populations

Exercise in pregnancy - the facts

We round up some of the latest scientific thinking concerning exercise for mums-to-be

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74 Event preview

Turning 30

IHRSA celebrates its 30th birthday in 2011. We look ahead to the Annual International Convention & Trade Show, which takes place next month

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76 fitness-kit.net special

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77 Research round-up

Dream diet

Dieters can lose more fat by getting a good night's sleep. We report

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83 Lightweights

Its's party time in Budapest

Head to Budapest's spas for a party, and indulge in a new cocoa-based drink that fights wrinkles

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EP 2011 issue 2
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Magazine archive
3 Editor's letter

Will 'nudging' work?

Will the government's 'nudging' techniques encourage more people into our gyms, asks Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

Write to reply

We mustn't give the healthcare sector a reason not to partner with us, says Xpect Leisure's Andy Bourne

Download PDF magazine

8 News

News round-up

Topnotch expands into the budget sector and DLL opens Exeter club

Download PDF magazine

16 News

International news

DiR opens its 18th and 19th clubs in Barcelona, and Abu Dhabi's "largest club" opens

Download PDF magazine

18 News

People news

A new CEO for Barnsley Premier Leisure, and Fitness First Australia's MD steps down

Download PDF magazine

20 News

fia update

A look ahead at the opportunities for the fitness sector in 2011

Download PDF magazine

22 Diary

Diary dates

Looking ahead to IHRSA next month, and FIBO in April

Download PDF magazine

23 News

Competitive edge

Take part in this year's Swimathon or Trailwalker, or maybe cycle through the Atlas mountains?

Download PDF magazine

24 Everyone's talking about...

Gym programmes

Does our approach to personalised programming need to evolve?

Download PDF magazine

26 Interview

Rene Moos

The CEO of HealthCity International talks to Kate Cracknell about market segmentation and expansion plans

Download PDF magazine

32 New opening

Living well at lifehouse

Shoshana Kazab pays a visit to the new Lifehouse 'day and stay' spa, which offers a tailor-made approach to spa and wellbeing

Download PDF magazine

36 Spa experiences

Spa scene

Industry leaders offer their thoughts on the trends shaping health club spas

Download PDF magazine

38 Health club spa

Spa news

Inside Spa, at Pendle Wavelengths, extends its offering to meet demand

Download PDF magazine

40 Market research

Defying the slowdown

Themis Kokolokakis outlines the growth forecasts and future opportunities for the health and fitness sector

Download PDF magazine

42 CV equipment

Shaping up for the future

What are the factors influencing research and development in the area of CV equipment?

Download PDF magazine

46 Local leisure

What's the future for local authority leisure?

Our expert panel shares its thoughts following the spending review

Download PDF magazine

50 Social media

What's in it for you?

A look at the opportunities presented by social media, and ways in which it can be integrated with club management systems

Download PDF magazine

55 Kids' fitness

Child healthcare or just childcare?

How can operators get better at delivering kids' fitness?

Download PDF magazine

59 Project round-up

Project profiles

A round-up of some of the exciting projects from the past year

Download PDF magazine

64 Vibration training

Movers & shakers

Is vibration technology really as powerful as it claims? Kath Hudson looks at some of the latest research

Download PDF magazine

68 Event review

Protecting your assets

David Minton reports from the recent Health and Productivity Forum

Download PDF magazine

70 Special populations

Exercise in pregnancy - the facts

We round up some of the latest scientific thinking concerning exercise for mums-to-be

Download PDF magazine

74 Event preview

Turning 30

IHRSA celebrates its 30th birthday in 2011. We look ahead to the Annual International Convention & Trade Show, which takes place next month

Download PDF magazine

76 fitness-kit.net special

Promotional products

News from Life Fitness, D2F, First Editions and Innovations 4 Leisure

Download PDF magazine

77 Research round-up

Dream diet

Dieters can lose more fat by getting a good night's sleep. We report

Download PDF magazine

83 Lightweights

Its's party time in Budapest

Head to Budapest's spas for a party, and indulge in a new cocoa-based drink that fights wrinkles

Download PDF magazine

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Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children.
Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.
Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been disclosed.
Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal.
Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research
Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research.
RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high- end brand in the US and Europe, but is pausing UK expansion.
PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years.
Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024.
Workers' Educational Association and CLUK team up to launch Carbon Literacy Course
Community Leisure UK is helping the public sector’s drive to net zero with the launch of a bespoke Carbon Literacy course.
Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres.
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W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
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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