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3 Editor's letter

Mental health

Should the health and fitness industry be doing more to promote the mental health benefits of exercise, asks Kate Cracknell

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6 Letters

Sport and fitness are moving closer together, says Andy Baker, CEO of Trys Rugby Centres

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10 News round-up

New member pledge for LA Fitness, and investment in Soho Gyms' estate

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18 International news

German operator Just Fit opens its 16th club, and Dubai Ladies Club undergoes a gym refurbishment

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20 People news

Antony Kildare takes over as Aquaterra Leisure CEO

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22 IHRSA update

A new report assesses the benefits of small group personal training

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26 FIA update

A new 2012 partnership between the FIA and Sport England will help to engage more consumers in physical activity, says David Stalker

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28 Competitive edge

The Blenheim Triathlon for Cancer Research takes place in June, and a charity pier to pier swim is scheduled in Bournemouth in July

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29 Diary dates

FIBO takes place in Germany this month, with over 500 health and fitness companies due to attend, while SIBEC UK takes place in May

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30 Everyone's talking about...

Studio scheduling

How can operators schedule classes to maximise attendance and member satisfaction? Our experts offer best practice advice for operators wanting to strike the perfect balance

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32 Interview

Mark Mantell

The head of Spirit Health Clubs talks to Kate Cracknell about a strong service culture, competing with budget clubs and the benefits of being part of a large hotel group

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38 New opening

Family matters

Tom Walker talks to the founders of GoGo, the largest family-owned health club operation in Finland

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43 Group exercise

Trending now

It seems that plain old working out no longer cuts it with today's members. Our experts talk to Rhianon Williams about the hottest trends in group exercise

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46 Exercise and ageing

Brain-body connection

As neuroscientists uncover increasingly valuable information about the brain-body connection, Terry Eckmann, PhD, explores the impact of exercise on the ageing brain

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52 Research round-up

Cell-ing point

New research from Sweden suggests that just 20 minutes of exercise can help 'turn on' the genes involved in muscles' adaptation to exercise

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54 Medical wellness

Preventative healthcare

A groundbreaking healthcare programme that aims to prevent the onset of diabetes is being rolled out in facilities across the US. Kate Cracknell reports

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58 Industry research

Are you being served?

The results from the latest fitness industry Net Promoter Score survey show that the sector still has a long way to go to create a loyal customer base

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60 Japan market report

Confronting adversity

David Minton reports on the situation in Japan one year on from the tsunami and nuclear crisis that hit the north-east of the country

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63 Retention software

Member engagement

Installing specialist software solutions can help operators greatly improve their retention rates. Kirstyn MacRandal reports

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68 Fitness testing

One, two, three testing

Are operators effectively using fitness testing as a means of recruiting and retaining their members? Kath Hudson rounds up some of the latest innovations

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73 Studio equipment

fitness-kit.net special

The new SMARTBAR launches at IHRSA 2012, Jordan Fitness introduces its storage cage for studio equipment, and D2F's quotation tool offers operators a new approach to studio purchasing

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75 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent projects from Star Trac and Pulse Fitness

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EP 2012 issue 4

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

Mental health

Should the health and fitness industry be doing more to promote the mental health benefits of exercise, asks Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

Sport and fitness are moving closer together, says Andy Baker, CEO of Trys Rugby Centres

Download PDF magazine

10 News round-up

New member pledge for LA Fitness, and investment in Soho Gyms' estate

Download PDF magazine

18 International news

German operator Just Fit opens its 16th club, and Dubai Ladies Club undergoes a gym refurbishment

Download PDF magazine

20 People news

Antony Kildare takes over as Aquaterra Leisure CEO

Download PDF magazine

22 IHRSA update

A new report assesses the benefits of small group personal training

Download PDF magazine

26 FIA update

A new 2012 partnership between the FIA and Sport England will help to engage more consumers in physical activity, says David Stalker

Download PDF magazine

28 Competitive edge

The Blenheim Triathlon for Cancer Research takes place in June, and a charity pier to pier swim is scheduled in Bournemouth in July

Download PDF magazine

29 Diary dates

FIBO takes place in Germany this month, with over 500 health and fitness companies due to attend, while SIBEC UK takes place in May

Download PDF magazine

30 Everyone's talking about...

Studio scheduling

How can operators schedule classes to maximise attendance and member satisfaction? Our experts offer best practice advice for operators wanting to strike the perfect balance

Download PDF magazine

32 Interview

Mark Mantell

The head of Spirit Health Clubs talks to Kate Cracknell about a strong service culture, competing with budget clubs and the benefits of being part of a large hotel group

Download PDF magazine

38 New opening

Family matters

Tom Walker talks to the founders of GoGo, the largest family-owned health club operation in Finland

Download PDF magazine

43 Group exercise

Trending now

It seems that plain old working out no longer cuts it with today's members. Our experts talk to Rhianon Williams about the hottest trends in group exercise

Download PDF magazine

46 Exercise and ageing

Brain-body connection

As neuroscientists uncover increasingly valuable information about the brain-body connection, Terry Eckmann, PhD, explores the impact of exercise on the ageing brain

Download PDF magazine

52 Research round-up

Cell-ing point

New research from Sweden suggests that just 20 minutes of exercise can help 'turn on' the genes involved in muscles' adaptation to exercise

Download PDF magazine

54 Medical wellness

Preventative healthcare

A groundbreaking healthcare programme that aims to prevent the onset of diabetes is being rolled out in facilities across the US. Kate Cracknell reports

Download PDF magazine

58 Industry research

Are you being served?

The results from the latest fitness industry Net Promoter Score survey show that the sector still has a long way to go to create a loyal customer base

Download PDF magazine

60 Japan market report

Confronting adversity

David Minton reports on the situation in Japan one year on from the tsunami and nuclear crisis that hit the north-east of the country

Download PDF magazine

63 Retention software

Member engagement

Installing specialist software solutions can help operators greatly improve their retention rates. Kirstyn MacRandal reports

Download PDF magazine

68 Fitness testing

One, two, three testing

Are operators effectively using fitness testing as a means of recruiting and retaining their members? Kath Hudson rounds up some of the latest innovations

Download PDF magazine

73 Studio equipment

fitness-kit.net special

75 Supplier showcase

We take a look at recent projects from Star Trac and Pulse Fitness

Download PDF magazine

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