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p62 Megatlon’s pioneering Antarctic fitness adventure
p32 The Huffington Post’s Arianna Huffington on the business of wellbeing
p64 What’s the role for health clubs in the battle against obesity? Contents
03 Editor’s letter The four words ‘everybody active, every day’ are more than just the name of PHE’s framework to combat inactivity: they’re also a rallying cry for our sector, says Kate Cracknell
08 Letters School Gym 3T is making school PE creative, interesting and fun, says project manager Mark Bellamy
10 News round-up JD Gyms reveals expansion plans, NHS to promote fitness apps, and Matrix retains Gym Group contract
20 International news Fitness First announces plans to open 30 new clubs in India, while Vivafit continues global roll-out
22 People news Steve Philpott to retire from Places for People; Sandra Dodd becomes CEO
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24 ukactive update Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts
26 Diary dates A look ahead to 2015’s key events for the health and fitness sector, from trade shows and conferences to workshops and meeting forums
30 Everyone’s talking about... One-to-one training The focus seems to be moving from personal training to small group training. Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering?
32 IHRSA interview Arianna Huffington The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015
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39 Direct hit Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector
44 Interview Grover Daly The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population
50 New year, new strategy Targeting older members and focusing on social interaction are among Dr Melvyn Hillsdon’s top five tips for boosting retention in 2015
62 Gymtopia series Frozen Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door
January 2015 © Cybertrek 2015
p50 Dr Melvyn Hillsdon offers his top five retention tips for 2015
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