Health Club Management magazine
2010 issue 8
3. Editor's letter: New measures
Libel laws which apply in print, TV and radio are yet to be thoroughly tested in the social media environment and it may be more fruitful to engage and influence than call
your lawyer
6. Letters: Write to reply
The debate over the treatment of freelance instructors continues, and the YMCA launches a workplace health initiative
8. News: News round-up
Work starts on the Bilston Centre in Wolverhampton and Marshall Street Baths re-opens in Soho, London
14. News: International news
The Running School opens its first
Irish franchise, Vivafit enters the
Indian market, and the US Army
opens its largest ever fitness facility
16. News: FIA update
With details of this year's FLAME
Awards winners
22. Diary: Diary dates
Includes LIW, Running 2010, and
SIBEC and SPATEC North America
24. News: Competitive edge
Fancy taking part in a Yogathon? Or
trekking along the Great Wall of
China? We provide information on
these charity events, and more
26. Everyone's talking about: Membership packages
Are potential members put off by
too many pricing options, or does
more choice mean they get what
they want? Kath Hudson investigates
28. Interview: Robin Cope
Kate Cracknell talks to the founder
and MD of British Military Fitness
about motivating staff and members,
community projects, and setting his
own definition of success
32. New opening: On the edge
We take a look at the University of
Leeds' new £12.2m swimming and
fitness centre, The Edge
37. Cycling: Pedal power
Best practice advice for clubs wanting
to cater for cycling enthusiasts
42. Pilates: Mixing it up
'Fusion pilates' is beginning to gain
a foothold in UK clubs - a way of
keeping people interested in pilates
as well as extending its appeal to
new markets. Neena Dhillon reports
46. Member management: Back to the fold
We investigate ways to bring lapsed
members back through your doors
49. Resistance training: Going strong
How can operators keep their
resistance offering fresh? We profile
clubs that are challenging the norms
52. Sibec review: Changing times
The new coalition government's
budget cuts were the hot topic
at this year's SIBEC. Our panel of
delegates share their thoughts
54. Research round-up: Fall training
Injuries could be greatly reduced by
teaching older people martial arts
falling techniques, even helping those
with osteoporosis, according to a
study from the Netherlands
56. Fitness-kit.net special: Product round-up
A look at some of the latest
products to hit the UK market,
including interactive innovations
from Star Trac and Technogym
60. LIW preview: The changing face of the gym floor
New thinking in equipment and
programming that's helping to
change the way our gyms work
62. Health club spa: Spa news
The Bannatyne Group
unveils its investment plans
64. Heat experiences: Going hot and cold
Saunas and steamrooms are the
mainstays of any thermal area, but
could health clubs be doing more
to pep up their spas?
68. Health club spa: Vital vitality
Kate Cracknell visits Latvia's
International Wellness Centre,
where the approach is all about
holistic wellness
72. Health club spa: Spa software
Luke Tuchscherer speaks to a
selection of operators about their
spa management software
78. Buyers' guide: Directory
For suppliers of
products and
services in the
health club and
spa markets
82. Health club spa: Lightweights
Including fish therapy, a health
spa run by nuns, and the and the "Ferarri
of treatment couches"
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Featured supplier news
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Featured supplier news
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