A REX Roundtable with members from 13 Italian clubs had its first meeting in Bologna, Italy.

The roundtable was chaired and organised by Fausto De Giulio - founder of the Slow Fit System of training, a club owner, physical therapist, physical education teacher and marketing co-ordinator for the Italian Fitness Federation.

Joe Cirulli, owner of Gainesville Health and Fitness Center in Gainesville, Florida, US, was the visiting expert for the two-day session.

Will Phillips, founder of REX Roundtables, also attended.

Designed to improve business by sharing best practice, REX Communities now involve over 150 owners and COOs of the world's premier clubs, from independents to large chains. REX plans to enlarge its European and Middle East footprint in the near future.