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Nov/Dec 2014


p64 The US club that never says ‘no’


p60 We round up some of the latest innovations in the world of health and fitness wearables


p74 The winners of this year’s Health Club Awards are announced


p76 Advice on managing your club’s finances Reader services


64 Gymtopia series Never say no Ray Algar reports on the remarkable health club in the US that’s been giving back to its community for 26 years


66 Fasting find A groundbreaking US study has found that fasting can strengthen the immune system, and may have a role to play in healthy ageing


68 Show review LIW 2014 Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC


74 Health Club Awards Meet the winning health and fitness clubs, announced at the recent Health Club Awards, as voted for by club members around the UK


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76 Show me the money Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby


82 Keep on running Innovations in service and maintenance can keep frustrating ‘out of order’ signs from appearing in your club. Kate Langrish reports


86 Fitness-kit.net special Lock it up We round up some of the latest innovations in the world of lockers


89 Supplier showcase We report on recent projects by Precor, Life Fitness and Prospec


98 Lightweights Swiss hostel offers wellness on a shoestring, and a new cycling- focused hotel opens in Japan


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