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Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering? View on turning pages View online   32   Arianna Huffington: IHRSA interview The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015 View on turning pages View online   39   Market analysis: Direct hit Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector View on turning pages View online   42   Promotional feature: Les Mills Les Mills rocks out final Group Fitness Experience (GFX) event in Liverpool View on turning pages View online   44   Interview: Grover Daly The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population View on turning pages View online   50   Retention series: New year, new strategy Targeting older members and focusing on social interaction are among Dr Melvyn Hillsdon’s top five tips for boosting retention in 2015 View on turning pages View online   58   Promotional feature: Pulse MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment View on turning pages View online   On the cover: Wellbeing is vital to business and personal success, says the Huffington Post’s founder Arianna Huffington   62   Gymtopia series: Frozen Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door View on turning pages View online   64   Weight management & obesity: Team effort Dr Rachel Pryke of the Royal College of General Practitioners talks to Kate Cracknell about a co-operative approach to combating the obesity epidemic View on turning pages View online   70   Research round-up: Memory upgrade A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients View on turning pages View online   72   Indoor cycling: Entering a new cycle Cycling microgyms are bringing a new buzz to fitness markets around the world. We round up some of the different models and offerings View on turning pages View online   80   SIBEC review: Question time This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement View on turning pages View online   82   Market analysis: State of play Where does the UK health and fitness sector currently sit in its product lifecycle, and what comes next? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their thoughts View on turning pages View online   88   Management series: Leading the charge What does it really take to be a great leader? Kath Hudson asks our panel of management experts View on turning pages View online   92   fitness-kit.net: Group exercise - Strength in numbers We take a look at what’s hot in the world of group exercise, from the new Tabata Cycle workout and ‘Zumba with Bursts’, to Physical Company’s BOSU 3DXTREME and an enhanced fitness fx T3 series View on turning pages View online   98   Supplier showcase: We report on a recent project by MYZONE and Village Urban Resorts in Aberdeen View on turning pages View online Published by Leisure Media Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 | Contact us | About us | © Cybertrek Ltd