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3 Editor's letter

Staying on the radar

We must present a united front with our wellness allies to keep the momentum behind integrated wellbeing, says Kate Cracknell

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6 Letters

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Vibration training can greatly benefit MS sufferers, according to a Borders Sport & Leisure pilot study

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8 News round-up

ON-X leisure centre opens, CCMP set to acquire Pure Gym, and Wattbike secures Fitness First deal

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16 International news

Finnish chain Hukka Oy unveils a functional studio, and Fresh Fitness opens two more clubs in Denmark

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18 People news

Neil King joins Leisure Connection as MD, and Rob Barker is named as the new Precor president

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20 IHRSA update

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Bill McBride reflects on IHRSA's achievements over the past year, as he passes on the mantle of chair of the board of directors

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24 ukactive update

Children’s activity agenda

CEO David Stalker reports on a recent focus group examining children's activity and school sport

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26 Competitive edge

The Crossing, a three-day mountain bike challenge in Cumbria, takes place on 12–14 July

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27 Diary dates

July sees ukactive's FLAME event, including its annual awards

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28 Everyone's talking about...

Research databases

Should the fitness industry follow the example of the spa sector and launch a central research portal?

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30 Interview

Steve Price

The founder and CEO of Mytime Active talks to Kate Cracknell about opportunities in public health, building community partnerships and re-investing profits to change lives

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36 Promotional feature

Craftsman Quality Lockers

A key to attract and retain new members - make the right choice first time round.

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38 Plus-size fitness

A big welcome

Kath Hudson talks to gym operators specifically targeting plus-sized customers with tailored, non-intimidating packages

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42 Software

Man vs machine

As technology gets more and more advanced, will the time come when it actually replaces gym staff? Abigail Harris asks a panel of experts

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46 Research

Strong thoughts

Studies in the scientific field of neuroplasticity show that just thinking about exercise can translate into actual, physical benefits

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50 Retention series

Keep it up

In the second of his three-part series on retention and the member journey, Guy Griffiths looks at the ongoing health club member

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54 Behaviour change

Asking the right questions

As part of our continuing series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss offers his advice on the questions, tools and strategies needed to effectively deliver health coaching

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58 Disability fitness

Expanding horizons

Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games

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62 Nutrition

Legislating nutrition

Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them

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66 New opening

A burning ambition

Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports

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70 Tabata

High-speed workouts

Kate Cracknell talks to Jane Irving of Big Shot Productions about the fitness industry launch of Tabata – the clinically-proven Japanese workout system that promises results in just four minutes

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74 Project Profiles

Supplier Showcase

WTS International Reports On Its Consultancy Project For Harmony

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76 Free weights

fitness-kit.net special

A round-up of the latest free weight products for fitness clubs, including new launches from PowerBlock, Les Mills, Jordan Fitness and Physical Company, plus details of some interesting new installations

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EP 2013 issue 6

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Magazine archive

3 Editor's letter

Staying on the radar

We must present a united front with our wellness allies to keep the momentum behind integrated wellbeing, says Kate Cracknell

Download PDF magazine
View online

6 Letters

write to reply

Vibration training can greatly benefit MS sufferers, according to a Borders Sport & Leisure pilot study

Download PDF magazine
View online

8 News round-up

ON-X leisure centre opens, CCMP set to acquire Pure Gym, and Wattbike secures Fitness First deal

Download PDF magazine

16 International news

Finnish chain Hukka Oy unveils a functional studio, and Fresh Fitness opens two more clubs in Denmark

Download PDF magazine

18 People news

Neil King joins Leisure Connection as MD, and Rob Barker is named as the new Precor president

Download PDF magazine
View online

20 IHRSA update

News

Bill McBride reflects on IHRSA's achievements over the past year, as he passes on the mantle of chair of the board of directors

Download PDF magazine
View online

24 ukactive update

Children’s activity agenda

CEO David Stalker reports on a recent focus group examining children's activity and school sport

Download PDF magazine
View online

26 Competitive edge

The Crossing, a three-day mountain bike challenge in Cumbria, takes place on 12–14 July

Download PDF magazine

27 Diary dates

July sees ukactive's FLAME event, including its annual awards

Download PDF magazine

28 Everyone's talking about...

Research databases

Should the fitness industry follow the example of the spa sector and launch a central research portal?

Download PDF magazine
View online

30 Interview

Steve Price

36 Promotional feature

Craftsman Quality Lockers

A key to attract and retain new members - make the right choice first time round.

Download PDF magazine

38 Plus-size fitness

A big welcome

Kath Hudson talks to gym operators specifically targeting plus-sized customers with tailored, non-intimidating packages

Download PDF magazine
View online

42 Software

Man vs machine

As technology gets more and more advanced, will the time come when it actually replaces gym staff? Abigail Harris asks a panel of experts

Download PDF magazine

46 Research

Strong thoughts

Studies in the scientific field of neuroplasticity show that just thinking about exercise can translate into actual, physical benefits

Download PDF magazine
View online

50 Retention series

Keep it up

In the second of his three-part series on retention and the member journey, Guy Griffiths looks at the ongoing health club member

Download PDF magazine
View online

54 Behaviour change

Asking the right questions

58 Disability fitness

Expanding horizons

Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games

Download PDF magazine
View online

62 Nutrition

Legislating nutrition

Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them

Download PDF magazine
View online

66 New opening

A burning ambition

70 Tabata

High-speed workouts

74 Project Profiles

Supplier Showcase

WTS International Reports On Its Consultancy Project For Harmony

Download PDF magazine

76 Free weights

fitness-kit.net special

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

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