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Introduction
Editor’s letter
In 2015, the fitness sector must see disruption as a positive chance to challenge itself, rethink its model and remain relevant

Foresight
Fitness Foresight™ 2015
From cellular health to wellness cities, hardcore fitness to the new superfoods, we look at the forces shaping the future of the sector

Foresight
Spa Foresight™ 2015
Edible environments, gut health, robot therapists and 3D printing. How might trends such as these inform your health club spa offering going forward?

Development Pipeline
Work in progress
We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Research round-up
Vital statistics
Facts and figures that offer a snapshot of the global fitness industry, the emerging tech sector, and the crisis in health and wellbeing around the world

Research round-up
Sense & sensorbilities
Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report

Research round-up
Is small really beautiful?
The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms

Research round-up
Opportunities & threats
An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

Research round-up
What do 10,000 members say?
What do your members experience in your club, and how does this impact retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Research round-up
Member insight
Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports

Research round-up
Science snapshots
We round up some of the latest research in the area of health, fitness and wellbeing

Industry insights
Riding the zeitgeist
Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

Industry insights
Hi-tech future
How can gyms and health clubs take advantage of the opportunities presented by new technology? We ask the experts

Industry insights
The year ahead
Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

Industry insights
2015 predictions
What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?

Industry insights
European perspective
What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?