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Gut bacteria may impact body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Sep 2015
For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.
World Health Organisation unveils 10-year physical activity strategy
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2015
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic by outlining a 10-year strategy to get Europeans moving more.
Fitness education ‘lagging in uptake of technology’
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2015
Fitness training providers and colleges are failing to capitalise on the benefits of integrating technology-enabled learning into the curriculum, according to a new report.
Oxygen Freejumping springs forward with plans for second site
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2015
Trampolining company Oxygen Freejumping has announced that its second venue will open at a retail park in Southampton in December.
Precor announces new partnership with Spinning
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2015
Precor has secured an exclusive worldwide agreement with Mad Dogg Athletics, creator of the Spinning indoor cycling programme, that will see Precor assume all commercial production for a new line of Spinner indoor cycling equipment.
Frame Kings Cross studio to kickstart brand expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2015
Trendy London fitness chain Frame will open its third studio next month, amid plans to scale up the business and double revenue by the end of 2016.
Branson reveals plans for major Virgin Active international expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2015
Virgin Active founder Sir Richard Branson has announced that the gym chain is gearing up for a major international expansion over the next three years.
Arthur McColl swaps LA fitness for Anytime Fitness Australia hot seat
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2015
Fitness industry veteran Arthur McColl is leaving his role as chief operating officer of LA fitness to become CEO of Anytime Fitness Australia.
Ever-larger portions fuelling obesity epidemic, says study
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2015
Scientists have called for a major rethink in the way we present and portion food, after new research found that larger-sized portions may be playing a key role in fuelling the obesity crisis.
Tongan stars get set for Rugby World Cup with functional fitness workout
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2015
Fitness fans at a functional training facility in London were given the fright of their lives last week when five phenoms from the Tongan rugby team turned up for a workout.
David Stalker named chair of Fit For Sport
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Sep 2015
Former ukactive CEO David Stalker has been named chair of Fit For Sport, one of two new non-executive appointments to the company’s board.
Sports Direct Fitness: We’ve found our formula
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Sep 2015
Sports Direct Fitness is planning an aggressive rollout of new health clubs in 2016, with owner Mike Ashley confident that the gym chain has found the right formula for sustained growth.
Clubbercise teams up with Street Step to help disadvantaged youth into work
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2015
Clubbercise, the dance fitness class that claims to ‘bring a night out to a workout’ has joined forces with Street Step to help disadvantaged young people find work in the fitness industry.
Health and safety specialist Right Directions brings in leisure veterans
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2015
Quality and health and safety specialist Right Directions has brought in a raft of leisure industry veterans to bolster its team.
GO fit reveals aggressive expansion plans for Spain and Portugal
BY Kath Hudson | 11 Sep 2015
GO fit – part of the Ingesport group, which runs full service health and fitness clubs in Spain and Portugal – has unveiled aggressive expansion plans for both Spain and Portugal.
‘Gymtimidation’ holding back potential members
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Sep 2015
More than a quarter of Brits are fearful of going to the gym because they don’t feel confident enough to use the equipment, according to new research.
'Guilting' youngsters into exercise won't increase activity
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Sep 2015
Attempting to pressure or guilt youngsters into exercising can be counterproductive and lead to increased levels of inactivity, according to a new study.
Fergus Ahern named global senior VP of Dynamax
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Sep 2015
Having joined Dynamax in February as global sales and marketing director, Fergus Ahern has been promoted to global senior vice president as the medicine ball manufacturer seeks to branch out from its strong US roots.
EuropeActive and IHRSA team up to crunch fitness market numbers
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2015
Fitness industry trade associations EuropeActive and IHRSA have announced a new collaboration which will see them join forces to produce a comprehensive annual report of the European fitness market.
National Fitness Day 2015 takes Twitter by storm
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2015
National Fitness Day 2015 kicked off this morning (9 September), making a major impact online as well as in the nation’s health clubs.
     
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3406 to 3425 of 4775 news stories
Gut bacteria may impact body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Sep 2015
For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.
World Health Organisation unveils 10-year physical activity strategy
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2015
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic by outlining a 10-year strategy to get Europeans moving more.
Fitness education ‘lagging in uptake of technology’
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2015
Fitness training providers and colleges are failing to capitalise on the benefits of integrating technology-enabled learning into the curriculum, according to a new report.
Oxygen Freejumping springs forward with plans for second site
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2015
Trampolining company Oxygen Freejumping has announced that its second venue will open at a retail park in Southampton in December.
Precor announces new partnership with Spinning
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2015
Precor has secured an exclusive worldwide agreement with Mad Dogg Athletics, creator of the Spinning indoor cycling programme, that will see Precor assume all commercial production for a new line of Spinner indoor cycling equipment.
Frame Kings Cross studio to kickstart brand expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2015
Trendy London fitness chain Frame will open its third studio next month, amid plans to scale up the business and double revenue by the end of 2016.
Branson reveals plans for major Virgin Active international expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2015
Virgin Active founder Sir Richard Branson has announced that the gym chain is gearing up for a major international expansion over the next three years.
Arthur McColl swaps LA fitness for Anytime Fitness Australia hot seat
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2015
Fitness industry veteran Arthur McColl is leaving his role as chief operating officer of LA fitness to become CEO of Anytime Fitness Australia.
Ever-larger portions fuelling obesity epidemic, says study
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2015
Scientists have called for a major rethink in the way we present and portion food, after new research found that larger-sized portions may be playing a key role in fuelling the obesity crisis.
Tongan stars get set for Rugby World Cup with functional fitness workout
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2015
Fitness fans at a functional training facility in London were given the fright of their lives last week when five phenoms from the Tongan rugby team turned up for a workout.
David Stalker named chair of Fit For Sport
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Sep 2015
Former ukactive CEO David Stalker has been named chair of Fit For Sport, one of two new non-executive appointments to the company’s board.
Sports Direct Fitness: We’ve found our formula
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Sep 2015
Sports Direct Fitness is planning an aggressive rollout of new health clubs in 2016, with owner Mike Ashley confident that the gym chain has found the right formula for sustained growth.
Clubbercise teams up with Street Step to help disadvantaged youth into work
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2015
Clubbercise, the dance fitness class that claims to ‘bring a night out to a workout’ has joined forces with Street Step to help disadvantaged young people find work in the fitness industry.
Health and safety specialist Right Directions brings in leisure veterans
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2015
Quality and health and safety specialist Right Directions has brought in a raft of leisure industry veterans to bolster its team.
GO fit reveals aggressive expansion plans for Spain and Portugal
BY Kath Hudson | 11 Sep 2015
GO fit – part of the Ingesport group, which runs full service health and fitness clubs in Spain and Portugal – has unveiled aggressive expansion plans for both Spain and Portugal.
‘Gymtimidation’ holding back potential members
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Sep 2015
More than a quarter of Brits are fearful of going to the gym because they don’t feel confident enough to use the equipment, according to new research.
'Guilting' youngsters into exercise won't increase activity
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Sep 2015
Attempting to pressure or guilt youngsters into exercising can be counterproductive and lead to increased levels of inactivity, according to a new study.
Fergus Ahern named global senior VP of Dynamax
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Sep 2015
Having joined Dynamax in February as global sales and marketing director, Fergus Ahern has been promoted to global senior vice president as the medicine ball manufacturer seeks to branch out from its strong US roots.
EuropeActive and IHRSA team up to crunch fitness market numbers
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2015
Fitness industry trade associations EuropeActive and IHRSA have announced a new collaboration which will see them join forces to produce a comprehensive annual report of the European fitness market.
National Fitness Day 2015 takes Twitter by storm
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2015
National Fitness Day 2015 kicked off this morning (9 September), making a major impact online as well as in the nation’s health clubs.
     
 


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