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Apps alone won’t help weight loss, finds study
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Nov 2015
Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.
‘Active Adventure Zone’ caps off £2.9m Howe Bridge Leisure Centre overhaul
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Nov 2015
Climbing, skating and active play facilities have been added to the new-look Howe Bridge Leisure Centre near Manchester, forming the final piece of the puzzle in the site’s £2.9m transformation.
Crowdfunding underway for a floating cycle highway on the Thames
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Nov 2015
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to harness the “huge transportation capacity” of London’s Thames River to create a floating cycle highway running through the heart of the congested city.
£250m Gym Group floats on London Stock Exchange
BY Liz Terry | 07 Nov 2015
In a historic day for the UK health and fitness industry, The Gym Group has successfully completed an IPO. CEO John Treharne rang the bell on the London Stock Exchange this morning (9 November) as the shares began trading under the ticker GYM.
From shots to squats: Former pub transformed into first MyGym site
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Nov 2015
A former pub in Retford, Nottinghamshire, has swapped pints for pull-ups as part of its transformation into the very first site for new health club chain MyGym.
Icon Training bolsters top team with appointment of ex-Lifetime trio
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Nov 2015
Training provider Icon Training has strengthened its senior management team with the addition of two new project leads and the promotion of Gary Denton to the role of director.
Drugs could help ‘lazy people’ exercise, says endurance expert
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Nov 2015
The physical activity sector has spent millions of pounds investigating the secret to motivating the inactive and encouraging healthy lifestyles. However, one academic believes that drugs could in fact be the key to curtailing sedentary habits.
Make physical activity the bedrock of Britain, says ukactive Blueprint
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Nov 2015
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today (5 November) publish a new call-to-arms Blueprint urging the government to make overcoming inactivity a top-tier public health priority.
Exclusive: DW Fitness buys 7 former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Nov 2015
DW Fitness has bought seven former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym, Health Club Managment can exclusively reveal.
WWE hoping to make a slam in gym market: reports
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Nov 2015
The WWE wrestling empire could be taking to the top rope as it prepares to make a mighty splash into the health club market through the launch of a gym chain called Tapout Fitness.
Anytime Leisure brings in strength specialist to drive Training Academy
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Nov 2015
Anytime Leisure has appointed strength and conditioning specialist Claire Tracey as education co-ordinator and master trainer, tasked with delivering and implementing an education programme through its Training Academy.
New research explores why HIIT is so good for endurance
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Nov 2015
It’s undoubtedly been one of the biggest fitness trends of the last few years and HIIT (high-intensity interval training) shows no signs of going away. Now, a group of researchers in Sweden have shed new light on why HIIT offers such an effective workout.
Anytime Fitness to unveil 3,000th site in Stroud, UK
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Nov 2015
Global fitness franchise Anytime Fitness will launch its 3,000th health club later this month in the UK town of Stroud.
Hollywood workout Lagree Fitness hits UK studios
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Nov 2015
A high intensity workout heralded by stars such as Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Anniston has been brought to UK shores through the launch of a new boutique franchise.
Nuffield Health to launch major City gym for Swiss banking giant
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Nov 2015
Nuffield Health is partnering with global financial services firm UBS to develop a major corporate fitness facility for 6,000 staff at its new London headquarters.
New 1.7 mile Active Trail concept aimed at getting students exercising
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Nov 2015
A UK university is hoping its new 1.7 mile ‘Active Trail’ can help students to swap stereotypes of living on beer, black coffee and baked beans, for success stories of fitness and fun.
i-motion to launch second gym ahead of 2016 expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Nov 2015
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow the Stafford site with up to six more openings throughout the year.
Xercise4Less members hit back at Watchdog criticism
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Oct 2015
Hundreds of Xercise4Less members have come out in support of the low-cost gym chain after the company came in for criticism on last night’s edition of the BBC consumer rights show Watchdog.
New study seeking parkrunners to help dispel exercise myths
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Oct 2015
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are recruiting thousands of parkrun participants to assess whether recreational running puts people at greater risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knee in later life.
LFX heads north to explore the future of fitness in Scotland
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Oct 2015
LFX, the business network for UK fitness industry professionals, is to stage its first event in Scotland to assess the nature of the country’s fitness landscape.
     
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3305 to 3324 of 4772 news stories
Apps alone won’t help weight loss, finds study
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Nov 2015
Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.
‘Active Adventure Zone’ caps off £2.9m Howe Bridge Leisure Centre overhaul
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Nov 2015
Climbing, skating and active play facilities have been added to the new-look Howe Bridge Leisure Centre near Manchester, forming the final piece of the puzzle in the site’s £2.9m transformation.
Crowdfunding underway for a floating cycle highway on the Thames
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Nov 2015
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to harness the “huge transportation capacity” of London’s Thames River to create a floating cycle highway running through the heart of the congested city.
£250m Gym Group floats on London Stock Exchange
BY Liz Terry | 07 Nov 2015
In a historic day for the UK health and fitness industry, The Gym Group has successfully completed an IPO. CEO John Treharne rang the bell on the London Stock Exchange this morning (9 November) as the shares began trading under the ticker GYM.
From shots to squats: Former pub transformed into first MyGym site
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Nov 2015
A former pub in Retford, Nottinghamshire, has swapped pints for pull-ups as part of its transformation into the very first site for new health club chain MyGym.
Icon Training bolsters top team with appointment of ex-Lifetime trio
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Nov 2015
Training provider Icon Training has strengthened its senior management team with the addition of two new project leads and the promotion of Gary Denton to the role of director.
Drugs could help ‘lazy people’ exercise, says endurance expert
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Nov 2015
The physical activity sector has spent millions of pounds investigating the secret to motivating the inactive and encouraging healthy lifestyles. However, one academic believes that drugs could in fact be the key to curtailing sedentary habits.
Make physical activity the bedrock of Britain, says ukactive Blueprint
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Nov 2015
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today (5 November) publish a new call-to-arms Blueprint urging the government to make overcoming inactivity a top-tier public health priority.
Exclusive: DW Fitness buys 7 former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Nov 2015
DW Fitness has bought seven former LA fitness sites from Pure Gym, Health Club Managment can exclusively reveal.
WWE hoping to make a slam in gym market: reports
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Nov 2015
The WWE wrestling empire could be taking to the top rope as it prepares to make a mighty splash into the health club market through the launch of a gym chain called Tapout Fitness.
Anytime Leisure brings in strength specialist to drive Training Academy
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Nov 2015
Anytime Leisure has appointed strength and conditioning specialist Claire Tracey as education co-ordinator and master trainer, tasked with delivering and implementing an education programme through its Training Academy.
New research explores why HIIT is so good for endurance
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Nov 2015
It’s undoubtedly been one of the biggest fitness trends of the last few years and HIIT (high-intensity interval training) shows no signs of going away. Now, a group of researchers in Sweden have shed new light on why HIIT offers such an effective workout.
Anytime Fitness to unveil 3,000th site in Stroud, UK
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Nov 2015
Global fitness franchise Anytime Fitness will launch its 3,000th health club later this month in the UK town of Stroud.
Hollywood workout Lagree Fitness hits UK studios
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Nov 2015
A high intensity workout heralded by stars such as Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Anniston has been brought to UK shores through the launch of a new boutique franchise.
Nuffield Health to launch major City gym for Swiss banking giant
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Nov 2015
Nuffield Health is partnering with global financial services firm UBS to develop a major corporate fitness facility for 6,000 staff at its new London headquarters.
New 1.7 mile Active Trail concept aimed at getting students exercising
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Nov 2015
A UK university is hoping its new 1.7 mile ‘Active Trail’ can help students to swap stereotypes of living on beer, black coffee and baked beans, for success stories of fitness and fun.
i-motion to launch second gym ahead of 2016 expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Nov 2015
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow the Stafford site with up to six more openings throughout the year.
Xercise4Less members hit back at Watchdog criticism
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Oct 2015
Hundreds of Xercise4Less members have come out in support of the low-cost gym chain after the company came in for criticism on last night’s edition of the BBC consumer rights show Watchdog.
New study seeking parkrunners to help dispel exercise myths
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Oct 2015
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are recruiting thousands of parkrun participants to assess whether recreational running puts people at greater risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knee in later life.
LFX heads north to explore the future of fitness in Scotland
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Oct 2015
LFX, the business network for UK fitness industry professionals, is to stage its first event in Scotland to assess the nature of the country’s fitness landscape.
     
 


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