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p66 Turning the tide of inactivity in the UK
p80 The latest news and products for your group exercise studio
p38 Who does what at the gym, and does it impact retention?
p32 Matt Roberts on the future of personalised, data-based training READER SERVICES
54 Gymtopia series Take a shower, build a well Ray Algar takes a look at an initiative by Denmark’s Fresh Fitness to fund fresh water wells in Uganda
56 Science speaks From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications
60 Need, not want In the second part of our management series, Carl Bennett looks at the importance of understanding a community’s needs
64 Health Club Awards Now in its fourth year, the deadline is looming for entry to the awards
66 Turning the tide Is ukactive’s campaign to tackle inactivity on track to achieve its goals?
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68 Mix ’n’ match Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism
72 There’s an idea New research suggests that exercise can boost creative thinking
75 Changing places We look at some recent, brand- enhancing changing room projects
78 Going Deutsch Dirk Kemmerling gives an overview of Germany’s fitness market
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82 Supplier showcase Recent projects by Matrix Fitness, Technogym and Escape Fitness
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