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Health Club Management
2014 issue 9

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3   Editor’s letter: Media irresponsibility
With the nation dying from obesity and related issues, it’s irresponsible to give people grounds to opt out of activity, says Kate Cracknell
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8   Letters: Write to reply
Clubs ready to embrace the latest tracking technology can gain greater insight into their members, says Karl Havard of STEEL London
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9   Promotional feature: Les Mills
Why Les Mills group programming can have a powerful impact on retention
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10   News round-up:
The Gym Group eyes international expansion, Virgin Active set to launch hi-tech clubs, and expect more acquisitions by Nuffield
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20   International news:
Fitness Hut signs a €12m funding deal for growth, and luxury club Oxygen Pro opens in Tehran, Iran
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22   People news:
Steve Barrett joins start-up 1Rebel
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24   ukactive update: Assigning a Value
An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

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26   IHRSA update: European Congress 2014
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October
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28   Diary dates:
This month sees the Active by Design Summit in London and Leisure Industry Week at the NEC
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29   Promotional feature: Camexpo
A preview of next month’s natural health exhibition
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30   Health Club Awards: And the winner is...
How will your club fare at this year’s Health Club Awards? Winners will be announced at LIW 2014
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32   Promotional feature: Gerflor
The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours
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34   Everyone’s talking about...: Behaviour change
How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts

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36   Interview: Paul Kienstra
The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans
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42   Retention series: Hassles & uplifts
Which elements of the member journey are most linked to retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the findings of the TRP 10,000 report
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46   Research round-up: Beating BECTS
A South Korean study finds exercise can help control BECTS, a form of childhood epilepsy
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47   Promotional feature: Physical Company
Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment
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48   Gymtopia series: Life after war
Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives
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50   Training & education: Social learning
Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning
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On the cover…: The CEO of High Five Health Promotion on competing in the UK’s corporate sector
 
54   New opening: March of the microgyms
As the microgym sector continues to grow, Dawn Tuckwell visits three new clubs in London and gives her verdict on the experience
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58   Management series: Running like clockwork
When planning a new schedule for your facility, remember to apply the ‘four Cs’, says Everyone Active’s James Bowden
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62   Digestive health: Gut restoration
A growing body of research shows how gut health can impact anything from our immunity to our mood
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66   Weight management: In it for the long term
What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?
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68   Promotional feature: Organo Gold
Top US nutritionist Dr Bob Rakowski explains why he offers Organo Gold coffee to his patients
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70   Supplier showcase:
We take a look at recent installations by Technogym, Precor and Horne Engineering
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74   Club AV fitness-kit: On-screen performance
Rounding up some of the latest innovations in the area of consoles and in-club entertainment systems
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78   Show preview – LIW 2014:
Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week
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82   LIW exhibitor news:
Find out about the latest product launches and innovations to be showcased at LIW later this month
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88   Promotional feature: Cybex
Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer
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92   Promotional feature: Wattbike
How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?
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101   Promotional feature: Gladstone
A new query builder and business intelligence tool – eyeQ – has been brought onto the leisure market
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130   Lightweights:
A fitness wristband with a sting in the tail, and a new fitness workout for the face
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