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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Industry insights
Worldwide trends
Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months
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Industry insights
Doing well by doing good
How can your business drive long-term relevance and profit by embracing a socially conscious agenda? Ray Algar reports
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Who's who
UK operators
A who’s who, A–Z listing of key UK operators, including CEO information and plans for 2015
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Who's who
UK budget operators
Who’s who in the UK’s thriving low-cost sector? We round up the key players
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Who's who
European operators
Who’s blazing a trail in your market? We round up a selection of leading operators in Europe
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Who's who
Independents’ day
A selection of innovative projects from independent operators
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Who's who
Company profiles
Information on leading fitness suppliers and training providers
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Listings
Industry organisations
Key bodies in an A–Z listing
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Listings
Product selector
Industry suppliers listed by category – a fast, easy way to find products and services
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Listings
Supplier contact book
Contact information for suppliers and service providers across the sector, in a handy A–Z listing
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Listings
2015 diary
Get your year planned out with this listing of all the key conferences, trade events and meeting forums for the health and fitness industry in 2015
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