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Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore View on turning pages View online   8   Letters: Write to reply Fitness trackers have their place, but if users don’t understand the data they may become demotivated, says Andy Jackson of AJ Scot LLC View on turning pages View online   10   News round-up: Tanni Grey-Thompson announced as chair of ukactive, Pure Gym partners Spartan, MyFitnessPal cashes in on app, and Microsoft launches its fitness-focused Band View on turning pages   20   International news: Fitness First launches its inaugural ‘invitation-only’ club in Singapore, and Fitness Hut opens three new clubs in the space of a month View on turning pages   22   People news: Glenn Earlam joins DLL as CEO, as Scott Lloyd steps into role of non-executive deputy chair View on turning pages   24   ukactive update: Generation Inactive Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity View on turning pages View online   26   IHRSA update: The World in our hands Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report View on turning pages View online   29   Diary dates: ukactive’s FLAME conference takes place this month in Telford, and culminates in the FLAME awards View on turning pages   30   Promotional feature: MoveGB MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton View on turning pages View online   32   Everyone’s talking about...: PT vs technology Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job? View on turning pages View online   34   Interview: Edgard Corona The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil View on turning pages View online   40   Promotional feature: Premier Software The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business View on turning pages View online   42   New opening: Think out of the box Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell View on turning pages View online   46   Pricing strategy: The language of numbers The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker View on turning pages View online   50   Activity tracking: Fit for the challenge VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards View on turning pages View online   52   Architecture & design: An eye for design Our new series showcasing best practice in health club design and architecture kicks off with four of our international top picks View on turning pages View online   On the cover: The former Pussycat Doll turned online celebrity trainer   56   Promotional feature: Alliance Leisure Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran View on turning pages View online   58   New opening: Evolution not revolution Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition View on turning pages View online   62   FIBO launches: fitness-kit.net special The latest product launches from this year’s FIBO, which took place in April in Cologne, Germany View on turning pages View online   68   Promotional feature: miha In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method View on turning pages View online   70   Virtual classes: At home with the celebs Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports View on turning pages View online   74   Software: At the touch of a button Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to facilitate bookings in all areas of operation View on turning pages View online   78   Promotional feature: Gladstone There’s more to data than just gathering information – an operator also needs to be able to access and analyse its findings View on turning pages View online   80   Kids’ fitness: Start them young We put the spotlight on a number of new initiatives aiming to tackle the challenge of childhood inactivity View on turning pages View online   86   Pre-owned equipment: Old for new The demand for pre-owned gym equipment is growing, and operators can find themselves some top quality, bespoke branded kit View on turning pages View online   88   Supplier showcase: We take a look at recent projects completed by Dalesauna, Xn Leisure and Gladstone View on turning pages View online   98   Research: Family matters New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children View on turning pages View online Published by Leisure Media Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 | Contact us | About us | © Cybertrek Ltd