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3 Editor's letter

A broader church

How can gyms cater for an increasingly diverse market without alienating certain niche audiences with their messaging?

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6 Letters

The time is right to embrace corporate wellness, says Peter Croft of FitLinxx

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8 News round-up

Leisure Connection gets a cash injection, and RAPs is launched for swimming professionals

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16 International news

Technogym opens its new wellness headquarters in Cesena, Italy, and Trainmore opens its fifth fitness facility in the Netherlands

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18 People news

Geraldine Tuck and John Tucker join the FIA's senior team

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20 IHRSA update

Bill Clinton attends the launch of the Technogym Village, and IHRSA publishes its latest health club consumer report

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24 FIA update

CEO David Stalker outlines the timeline for the production and publication of new standards for exercise referral

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26 Competitive edge

A Reindeer Run for the RNLI and a nationwide swim for Macmillan

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27 Diary dates

The Sports Facilities Expo takes place in Amsterdam in December

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28 Everyone's talking about...

The Olympic legacy

How can the fitness industry capitalise on the wave of enthusiasm generated by London 2012?

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30 Interview

Anastasia Yusina

The president of Strata Partners talks to Kate Cracknell about a new medical fitness concept, and creating products people will pay for

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36 New opening

Getting the bug

Kate Cracknell visits the inaugural site of gymBUG in St Helens – a premium budget operation that's set to exceed expectations

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40 Nutrition & health

Sweet truth

A growing body of research points to sugar as the key culprit in the rise of obesity and chronic disease. What part can the fitness industry play in tackling the problem?

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48 Free weights

Free – for all

As free weights areas continue to grow in popularity, especially with females, how can operators make the most of the space?

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52 Exercise & ageing

Active ageing

The elderly represent a large, and growing, segment of the population who need regular exercise. Kath Hudson asks why many operators are largely ignoring this opportunity

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57 Retention series

Welcome to my house

Richard Ekstrom shares his thoughts on a very personal approach to customer service

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61 Service & maintenance

A stitch in time

Why should health club operators bother with preventative maintenance on their equipment? Kay Glover reports

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65 Show review

LIW 2012

Laura Dagg rounds up some of the highlights from this year's event in Birmingham – from the latest product launches to the keynotes and live show floor sessions

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70 Health Club Awards

Members' choice

The second annual Health Club Awards took place alongside LIW in September, showcasing the best club operators around the country as voted by their members. We give an overview of this year's winners

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72 Studio equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

The latest product launches for your studio space: friction training from Flowin, Torq-King's new roller-based system, SAQ's Aerofloor training platform, and new plyo boxes from Escape Fitness

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74 Supplier showcase

Matrix Fitness equips a luxury country club, while Technogym gets involved in community wellness

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EP 2012 issue 11

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

A broader church

How can gyms cater for an increasingly diverse market without alienating certain niche audiences with their messaging?

Download PDF magazine

6 Letters

The time is right to embrace corporate wellness, says Peter Croft of FitLinxx

Download PDF magazine

8 News round-up

Leisure Connection gets a cash injection, and RAPs is launched for swimming professionals

Download PDF magazine

16 International news

Technogym opens its new wellness headquarters in Cesena, Italy, and Trainmore opens its fifth fitness facility in the Netherlands

Download PDF magazine

18 People news

Geraldine Tuck and John Tucker join the FIA's senior team

Download PDF magazine

20 IHRSA update

Bill Clinton attends the launch of the Technogym Village, and IHRSA publishes its latest health club consumer report

Download PDF magazine

24 FIA update

CEO David Stalker outlines the timeline for the production and publication of new standards for exercise referral

Download PDF magazine

26 Competitive edge

A Reindeer Run for the RNLI and a nationwide swim for Macmillan

Download PDF magazine

27 Diary dates

The Sports Facilities Expo takes place in Amsterdam in December

Download PDF magazine

28 Everyone's talking about...

The Olympic legacy

How can the fitness industry capitalise on the wave of enthusiasm generated by London 2012?

Download PDF magazine

30 Interview

Anastasia Yusina

The president of Strata Partners talks to Kate Cracknell about a new medical fitness concept, and creating products people will pay for

Download PDF magazine

36 New opening

Getting the bug

Kate Cracknell visits the inaugural site of gymBUG in St Helens – a premium budget operation that's set to exceed expectations

Download PDF magazine

40 Nutrition & health

Sweet truth

A growing body of research points to sugar as the key culprit in the rise of obesity and chronic disease. What part can the fitness industry play in tackling the problem?

Download PDF magazine

48 Free weights

Free – for all

As free weights areas continue to grow in popularity, especially with females, how can operators make the most of the space?

Download PDF magazine

52 Exercise & ageing

Active ageing

The elderly represent a large, and growing, segment of the population who need regular exercise. Kath Hudson asks why many operators are largely ignoring this opportunity

Download PDF magazine

57 Retention series

Welcome to my house

Richard Ekstrom shares his thoughts on a very personal approach to customer service

Download PDF magazine

61 Service & maintenance

A stitch in time

Why should health club operators bother with preventative maintenance on their equipment? Kay Glover reports

Download PDF magazine

65 Show review

LIW 2012

Laura Dagg rounds up some of the highlights from this year's event in Birmingham – from the latest product launches to the keynotes and live show floor sessions

Download PDF magazine

70 Health Club Awards

Members' choice

72 Studio equipment

Fitness-kit.net special

74 Supplier showcase

Matrix Fitness equips a luxury country club, while Technogym gets involved in community wellness

Download PDF magazine

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Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023

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Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships

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