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Club Business International
November 2009

Canadian Charisma
David "Patch" Patchell-Evans, who founded GoodLife Fitness in 1979, enjoys the singular distinction of owning not only Canada’s largest chain, but also the largest chain owned by a single individual in the world. He was recently elected chairperson of IHRSA’s board of directors, a leadership platform from which he’d like to "unite the world through fitness."
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FEATURES

Konami Sports & Life
Japan’s largest club chain has risen to the challenges presented by global economic woes.

Design International
Fasten your seatbelts: CBI takes you on a tour of three stunning clubs, in Brazil, Dubai, and China!

Nutrition Attraction
Clubs are shaking up their café offerings and reaping healthy profits with smoothies, nutraceuticals, and supplements.

International Education
The Dalai Lama has lessons to teach our industry

IHRSA REPORT

Editor's Welcome
By Editor-in-chief Craig R. Waters

In Brief
In the new administration, the fitness industry has gained some influential friends

Member News
Checking in with Advance Health Solutions, American Council on Exercise, First Financial, PtA Global, Matrix Fitness Systems, and more

REPS

First Set
The health and fitness club industry is “Connecting for Change,” explains IHRSA Chairperson David “Patch” Patchell-Evans

Last Rep
In times like these, it’s important to focus on the basics, observes IHRSA President and CEO Joe Moore

Out of Shape
By Stan Tran