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Housing giant PfP enters the leisure arena p28


What’s trending in health club spas? p70


A focus on the new member journey p51


Fighting fit: How combat sports are hitting the mainstream p54 READER SERVICES


51 The new member journey In part one of a new retention series, Guy Griffi ths looks at the importance of the new member journey


54 Think out of the box Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson


57 fi tness-kit.net special Flooring We feature the latest fl ooring products and installations


59 Out with the old, in with the ‘like new’ Remanufactured gym equipment is helping operators achieve high quality facilities on a budget


62 Peak performance St George’s Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages


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65 Show preview AVEX 2013 The vending event takes place in June


66 Local touch sporta reports on some life- changing community projects from the south-west of England


69 fi tness-kit.net special Product round-up New launches from Disq Group, Stilum, Precor and Technogym


70 Watch this space A look at the hottest trends impacting the health club spa industry


73 Supplier showcase The latest projects from Matrix, Cybex and Dalesauna


83 Lightweights Pop-up yoga is a hot new franchise, and bamboo bikes are on-trend


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