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3 Editor's letter

An olympic legacy

The fitness industry needs to clearly state its ambitions, and strategy, for an Olympic Legacy, says Kate Cracknell

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A collaborative approach is needed to address child obesity, states Harry Macmillan, CEO of MEND

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10 News

News round-up

Cancer patients could gain significant benefits from exercise, the government's new Behaviour Change report is published, and ActiveGraduate website launches

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18 News

International news

Norwegian budget chain EVO opens four new clubs and Anytime Fitness enters the Netherlands

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20 News

People news

Les Mills appoints Steven Renata

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22 News

Ihrsa update

Fausto di Giulio, of the Italian Fitness Federation, reports on medical fitness in the Italian market

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24 News

Fia update

CEO David Stalker on the FIA's work with EHFA to assess the problem of doping in the fitness industry

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26 News

Competitive edge

A fancy dress Halloween run, the Manchester Marathon returns, or sign up for an Arctic adventure

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27 Diary

Diary dates

Get ready for LIW and SIBEC North America this month, plus IHRSA Europe takes place in October

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28 Everyone's talking about...

Level 4s

Are these qualifications our ticket to credibility with the medical sector? We ask the experts

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30 Interview

Scott Lloyd

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about international expansion plans, management contracts, and a constantly evolving product portfolio

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36 New Opening

Pod life

Kay Glover reports on The Pods, a groundbreaking new eco-friendly leisure centre in Scunthorpe

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40 Boxing and combat sports

Making an impact

Want to introduce combat training at your facility, but not sure where to start? We take a look at the options available to operators

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44 Green initiatives

Green fingers

Rob Lambe, managing director of Willmott Dixon Re-thinking, offers his advice to operators looking to boost their green credentials - including an overview of some of the latest eco-friendly innovations

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48 Disability fitness

All inclusive

How can operators improve their accessibility to appeal to disabled members? We showcase some best practice examples

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54 Industry research

Growth potential

Senior leisure analyst Michael Oliver summarises Mintel's latest report on health and fitness clubs in the UK, and suggests ways in which operators might grow their market

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58 Group exercise

Strike a pose

What makes for a successful yoga offering? Our panel of experts offer their advice

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63 fitness-kit.net special

Lockers

Add some colour to your changing rooms with Prospec and Venesta's new locker ranges, or with Codelocks eyecatching digital locks. Plus mini lockers from Skirmett

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67 Project profiles

Supplier showcase

Trixter's Xdream bikes are installed at the new Third Space, Technogym fits out Simply Gym in Swansea, and Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre teams up with Life Fitness

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73 fitness-kit.net

Product round-up

Including new training courses from Optimal and Boxercise, a university installation for Gen3 Kinematics, and new launches from Ridgeway

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78 Show preview

Leisure Industry Week

We offer a preview of what's coming up at Leisure Industry Week this month, including seminars, keynote speakers and CPD masterclasses

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86 LIW

Exhibitor news

An update from some of the exhibitors showcasing their products and services at this year's LIW

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EP 2011 issue 9

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

An olympic legacy

The fitness industry needs to clearly state its ambitions, and strategy, for an Olympic Legacy, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine

8 Letters

Write to reply

A collaborative approach is needed to address child obesity, states Harry Macmillan, CEO of MEND

Download PDF magazine

10 News

News round-up

Cancer patients could gain significant benefits from exercise, the government's new Behaviour Change report is published, and ActiveGraduate website launches

Download PDF magazine

18 News

International news

Norwegian budget chain EVO opens four new clubs and Anytime Fitness enters the Netherlands

Download PDF magazine

20 News

People news

Les Mills appoints Steven Renata

Download PDF magazine

22 News

Ihrsa update

Fausto di Giulio, of the Italian Fitness Federation, reports on medical fitness in the Italian market

Download PDF magazine

24 News

Fia update

CEO David Stalker on the FIA's work with EHFA to assess the problem of doping in the fitness industry

Download PDF magazine

26 News

Competitive edge

A fancy dress Halloween run, the Manchester Marathon returns, or sign up for an Arctic adventure

Download PDF magazine

27 Diary

Diary dates

Get ready for LIW and SIBEC North America this month, plus IHRSA Europe takes place in October

Download PDF magazine

28 Everyone's talking about...

Level 4s

Are these qualifications our ticket to credibility with the medical sector? We ask the experts

Download PDF magazine

30 Interview

Scott Lloyd

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about international expansion plans, management contracts, and a constantly evolving product portfolio

Download PDF magazine

36 New Opening

Pod life

Kay Glover reports on The Pods, a groundbreaking new eco-friendly leisure centre in Scunthorpe

Download PDF magazine

40 Boxing and combat sports

Making an impact

Want to introduce combat training at your facility, but not sure where to start? We take a look at the options available to operators

Download PDF magazine

44 Green initiatives

Green fingers

48 Disability fitness

All inclusive

How can operators improve their accessibility to appeal to disabled members? We showcase some best practice examples

Download PDF magazine

54 Industry research

Growth potential

Senior leisure analyst Michael Oliver summarises Mintel's latest report on health and fitness clubs in the UK, and suggests ways in which operators might grow their market

Download PDF magazine

58 Group exercise

Strike a pose

What makes for a successful yoga offering? Our panel of experts offer their advice

Download PDF magazine

63 fitness-kit.net special

Lockers

Add some colour to your changing rooms with Prospec and Venesta's new locker ranges, or with Codelocks eyecatching digital locks. Plus mini lockers from Skirmett

Download PDF magazine

67 Project profiles

Supplier showcase

Trixter's Xdream bikes are installed at the new Third Space, Technogym fits out Simply Gym in Swansea, and Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre teams up with Life Fitness

Download PDF magazine

73 fitness-kit.net

Product round-up

Including new training courses from Optimal and Boxercise, a university installation for Gen3 Kinematics, and new launches from Ridgeway

Download PDF magazine

78 Show preview

Leisure Industry Week

We offer a preview of what's coming up at Leisure Industry Week this month, including seminars, keynote speakers and CPD masterclasses

Download PDF magazine

86 LIW

Exhibitor news

An update from some of the exhibitors showcasing their products and services at this year's LIW

Download PDF magazine

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RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio

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PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth

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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

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