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So how can the industry tackle this? View on turning pages View online   32   Interview: Colin Grant Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel View on turning pages View online   38   Promotional feature: Les Mills The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK View on turning pages View online   40   Retention series: Tracking retention Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings View on turning pages View online   46   Activity tracking: Should we trust tracking? Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter? View on turning pages View online   50   Activity tracking: Strava society Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running View on turning pages View online   On the cover: The former Paralympian on changing the culture around female participation   54   Promotional feature: FitPro Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July View on turning pages View online   56   Gymtopia series: Pink Planet Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research View on turning pages View online   58   Kids’ fitness: Learning to be active In the light of rising childhood obesity, a growing number of initiatives are facing up to the challenge of getting kids active again View on turning pages View online   64   Energy: No pain, just lots to gain Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips View on turning pages View online   68   Mind-body: All in the mind The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth View on turning pages View online   72   Studio equipment: Fitness-kit.net special The latest fitness products to further diversify your studio offering View on turning pages View online   74   Changing rooms: Changing places Abigail Harris talks to operators about designing changing room facilities that wow customers View on turning pages View online   80   Supplier showcase: We profile recent projects by Cybex, EZ-Runner and Prospec View on turning pages View online   90   Research round-up: Twin talk A new study focuses on the impact exercise has on 10 sets of twins – one of them active, the other not View on turning pages View online Published by Leisure Media Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 | Contact us | About us | © Cybertrek Ltd