04 letters
Surgery is not the way to combat childhood obesity, says Dean Horridge, MD of Fit For Sport

06 news round-up
The Department of Health’s £1m youth activity programme, DG One opens in Dumfries, and Roko launches sixth club

12 international news
Fitness First expands across India and SHOKK opens its fi rst Australian site

14 fia update
A new service to help clubs reduce their utility bills, and the launch of an online Summer Fun Finder

18 reps update
REPs has launched a new and improved internet search facility for training courses

20 people news
Stephen Studd is made group chief executive of SkillsActive and Murdo Wallace previews his LIW forum

22 competitive edge
Row the Indian Ocean for charity

24 diary dates
LIW and the FitPro Business Conference are fast approaching

26 everyone’s talking about... wii fit
Does Nintendo’s Wii Fit really represent an opportunity to get fit, or is it a gimmick?

28 interview: scott lloyd
The managing director of David Lloyd Leisure talks about merging with Next Generation and expanding across Europe

32 all’s well
In the fi rst part of a new series, we look at a trend that’s gathering momentum – the local authority development of wellness hubs

36 exercise high
Altitude training has long been used for fitness but, as Kate Cracknell discovers, it’s also ideal for rehab

43 cashing in
A round-up of the services on offer when outsourcing member payments

46 small is beautiful
We review the exclusive new 25 Club, a boutique offering in central London focusing on personal training and holistic wellness

48 feel the heat
A new study shows exercise in a warm pool can help fibromyalgia sufferers and ease general pain

50 packing a punch
We look at club redesigns that have dramatically improved performance

52 running buddies
As Nike+ and Apple launch their new gym system, we take a look at the product and what it means for the future of exercise management

56 turning the tables
We get delegates’ opinions on the big question posed at this year’s SIBEC UK – should change be driven nationally or regionally?

60 future proof
A round-up of some of the cuttingedge technology likely to shape the club of the future

62 weathering the storm
Industry insiders comment on the findings of this year’s FIA State of the UK Industry Report

64 pride & joy
We talk to the team behind the LC, Swansea’s refurbished leisure centre

66 growth opportunities
Where does demand exceed supply, and where should UK operators focus their growth efforts?

68 buy & sell
Life Fitness’ latest cross-trainer and the UK launch of Gatorade

70 fitness-kit special: studio equipment
A round-up of the latest studio kit

72 supplier profile: steve parkin, technogym
Technogym’s MD outlines the company’s strengths and future plans

81 lightweights
Tower running, and the top 10 songs to work out to