Tuesday 09 March 2010
 
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health club management 2010 issue 3
These features are re-printed from Health Club Management magazine.
 
8   Letters: Write to reply
Operators must re-think the balance in spend between acquisition of new members and retention of existing ones, says Mark McKeganey More
 
12   News: News round-up
£15m centre planned for Tyneside, independent operator Time Fitness opens its third club, and the £12m Meridian Centre opens in Louth More
 
18   News: International news
énergie opens in the Middle East, and Zurich airport gets a fitness and wellness centre More
 
20   News: FIA update
A look at the implications of the likely turnover in MPs at the election More
 
24   News: People news
Peter Gilpin takes over as CEO at Leisure East Devon More
 
27   Leisure diary: Diary dates
Get set for IHRSA, FIBO and FitPro More
 
28   News: Competitive edge
Charity events across the UK, and further afield in Cuba and Jordan More
 
32   Interview: John Kersh
The VP of international development for Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the business of fitness franchising, and about Anytime's expansion plans More
 
36   Japanese market: Made in Japan
David Minton provides an insight into the Japanese health and fitness market, and takes us on a whistlestop tour around a selection of Tokyo's more innovative health and wellbeing clubs More
 
40   Q and A: Being lifesmart
Carole Caplin talks to Kate Cracknell about her new health and wellbeing centre, Lifesmart More
 
44   Pilates: Studio time
Can health club operators afford to ignore the growing interest in pilates equipment training? More
 
50   Research round-up: Sitting targets
Research shows that, even if we exercise, too much sitting can have a detrimental effect on our health More
 
51   Sports conditioning series: A sporting chance
Should fitness operators be marketing themselves to amateur sports enthusiasts? We start this new series with a look at rugby- and football-specific conditioning More
 
56   Small group training: Floor it!
We investigate the boom in small group training on the gym floor More
 
60   New opening: Black, white and green
Mike Hill pays a visit to Les Mills' recently rebuilt club in Christchurch, New Zealand More
 
30   Everyone's talking about: Celebrity endorsement
Is this the way forward for our industry – will it get us the sort of profile we want? – and, if so, how do we choose the right celebrity? More
 
62   Q and A: Valerie Bönström
The MD of German franchise Mrs Sporty on catering for women who don't think gyms are for them More
 
64   Outdoor fitness: Under the radar?
Should outdoor gyms be supervised? We ask our panel of experts for their thoughts More
 
66   Fitness-kit.net special: Outdoor kit
'Sociable' fitness, resistance running belts and new kettlebell programming More
 
68   Club entertainment: Music to your ears
How can clubs ensure their members are listening to the correct music to ensure they get the most out of every workout? More
 
73   Refurbished equipment: Second coming
We talk to a selection of clubs that have put their faith in pre-owned fitness equipment to understand the rationale behind their decision not to buy new More
 
77   Show preview: IHRSA
A sneak preview at what's in store for all those heading to San Diego, California, for this year's IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show, which takes place this month More
 
78   Fitness-kit.net special: Green kit
For the growing number of operators looking to 'go green', we showcase a selection of environmentally-friendly products More
 
83   Lightweights: Circle the date for hula hoop challenge
The date is the 21 March. The challenge is the Hula Hoop Hoopathon. More
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news headlines
09 Mar 2010
Life Fitness and Serco renew deal
Fitness equipment supplier Life Fitness and leisure management company Serco have extended their partnership contract for another five years.
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09 Mar 2010
énergie adds detox pogramme
The franchisee of the énergie Fitness for Women club in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has introduced a new revenue stream by launching a detox programme.
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diary dates
10-13 Mar 2010
IHRSA 2010 - 29th Annual International Convention & Trade Show
IHRSA, San Diego, United States
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10-13 Mar 2010
26th International Seating Symposium
Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada
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12 Mar 2010
Keiser M5 Roadshow
David Lloyd, Birmingham, Birmingham,
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property & tenders
Elysium Health and Fitness Club
Location: Albrighton, Wolverhampton Company: Christie and Co
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The Atrium, Camberley
Location: Camberley Company: Colliers CRE
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Development Partner Opportunities
Location: Edmonton / Broxbourne Company: Drivers Jonas
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