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Teen girls who exercise reduce risk of cancer in later life: study
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Aug 2015
Girls who regularly exercise as teens significantly reduce their risk of death from cancer other major diseases in later life, according to a new study.
SoulCycle announces plans for IPO
BY Jak Phillips | 31 Jul 2015
Another day, another US fitness IPO. Following the news this week that budget chain Planet Fitness is to go public, US-based boutique cycling studio operator SoulCycle has confirmed it too will float on the stock market.
High intensity workouts help ‘ease arthritis pains’
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jul 2015
High intensity workouts such as group cycling could hold the key to minimising the effects of arthritis, according to findings from a pilot study.
Budget gym pioneer Planet Fitness shapes up for stock market listing
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jul 2015
Low cost US chain Planet Fitness has announced it is to go public as it bids to turbocharge growth and ultimately reach 4,000 sites.
Olympic trainer unveils new independent personal training and injury rehab studio
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jul 2015
A high performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes has launched a new personal training and injury rehabilitation studio in Swiss Cottage, North London.
Major operators to provide free National Fitness Day sessions
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jul 2015
Major operators such as Fitness First, Parkwood Leisure and Places for People Leisure have signed up to offer free health and fitness sessions to members and non-members alike across their sites as part of National Fitness Day.
Manchester’s modernisation of leisure continues with Hough End launch
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jul 2015
Hough End Leisure Centre in Manchester is officially open for business as Manchester City Council continues to modernise its leisure provision.
Should selfies be banned in gyms?
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jul 2015
Almost 40 per cent of health club users think that selfies should be banned in gyms, according to new research which reopens the debate surrounding photos and fitness.
Places for People Leisure leads charge of local authority operators into budget sector
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jul 2015
Places for People Leisure (PfPL) is scaling up its presence in the budget gym sector with the launch of its Places Gym in Corby.
La Reserve Paris opens first Nescens Spa in France
BY Jane Kitchen | 28 Jul 2015
After a soft opening of the hotel in February, La Reserve Paris Hotel & Spa has opened its three-treatment-room Nescens Spa.
Revealed: How One Direction work out while on tour
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jul 2015
When a large part of your job consists of energetic stage performances and fleeing screaming fans, it’s essential you stay in shape. To that end, global megastars One Direction have enlisted the services of celebrity PT Mark Jarvis and Jordan Fitness to keep in peak condition on their current world tour.
Nick Burrows bidding to bring yoga to the masses
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jul 2015
Former First Sports Group chair and Nuffield Health Consumer Fitness MD Nick Burrows is trialling a new yoga concept, which he hopes will ‘demystify’ the discipline and help yoga appeal to the mass market.
Physical Company bolsters sales team with fresh appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2015
Physical Company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Paul Farrell as account manager.
Inactivity initiative aims to engage ‘the non 13 per cent’ through national roll-out
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2015
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which uses web analytics, technology and specialist coaching to place inactive adults on the path towards a healthier lifestyle.
Extra exercise sessions reduce risk of breast cancer for older women: study
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jul 2015
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of breast cancer for postmenopausal women, scientists have said.
Public health innovation: Squat for a subway ticket
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jul 2015
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as part of an innovative public health project.
Historic Sobell Leisure Centre receives major facelift
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jul 2015
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed by celebrated Centre Point architect Richard Seifert – has received significant upgrades as part of a £1.2m facelift.
Proposals for new London cycling bridge to boost active commuting
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Jul 2015
Active commuting in London could be in line for a major boost after a number of designs were revealed for a new £40m pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames between Pimlico and Nine Elms.
Exercise can improve brain function in older adults: study
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Jul 2015
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of adults aged over 65 suggests that raising fitness levels in later life can in fact boost brain function.
Inactive young adults at ‘greater risk of mid-life dementia’
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Jul 2015
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens are twice as likely to have poor cognitive function in mid-life, according to a study.
     
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3487 to 3506 of 4774 news stories
Teen girls who exercise reduce risk of cancer in later life: study
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Aug 2015
Girls who regularly exercise as teens significantly reduce their risk of death from cancer other major diseases in later life, according to a new study.
SoulCycle announces plans for IPO
BY Jak Phillips | 31 Jul 2015
Another day, another US fitness IPO. Following the news this week that budget chain Planet Fitness is to go public, US-based boutique cycling studio operator SoulCycle has confirmed it too will float on the stock market.
High intensity workouts help ‘ease arthritis pains’
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jul 2015
High intensity workouts such as group cycling could hold the key to minimising the effects of arthritis, according to findings from a pilot study.
Budget gym pioneer Planet Fitness shapes up for stock market listing
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jul 2015
Low cost US chain Planet Fitness has announced it is to go public as it bids to turbocharge growth and ultimately reach 4,000 sites.
Olympic trainer unveils new independent personal training and injury rehab studio
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jul 2015
A high performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes has launched a new personal training and injury rehabilitation studio in Swiss Cottage, North London.
Major operators to provide free National Fitness Day sessions
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jul 2015
Major operators such as Fitness First, Parkwood Leisure and Places for People Leisure have signed up to offer free health and fitness sessions to members and non-members alike across their sites as part of National Fitness Day.
Manchester’s modernisation of leisure continues with Hough End launch
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jul 2015
Hough End Leisure Centre in Manchester is officially open for business as Manchester City Council continues to modernise its leisure provision.
Should selfies be banned in gyms?
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jul 2015
Almost 40 per cent of health club users think that selfies should be banned in gyms, according to new research which reopens the debate surrounding photos and fitness.
Places for People Leisure leads charge of local authority operators into budget sector
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jul 2015
Places for People Leisure (PfPL) is scaling up its presence in the budget gym sector with the launch of its Places Gym in Corby.
La Reserve Paris opens first Nescens Spa in France
BY Jane Kitchen | 28 Jul 2015
After a soft opening of the hotel in February, La Reserve Paris Hotel & Spa has opened its three-treatment-room Nescens Spa.
Revealed: How One Direction work out while on tour
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jul 2015
When a large part of your job consists of energetic stage performances and fleeing screaming fans, it’s essential you stay in shape. To that end, global megastars One Direction have enlisted the services of celebrity PT Mark Jarvis and Jordan Fitness to keep in peak condition on their current world tour.
Nick Burrows bidding to bring yoga to the masses
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jul 2015
Former First Sports Group chair and Nuffield Health Consumer Fitness MD Nick Burrows is trialling a new yoga concept, which he hopes will ‘demystify’ the discipline and help yoga appeal to the mass market.
Physical Company bolsters sales team with fresh appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2015
Physical Company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Paul Farrell as account manager.
Inactivity initiative aims to engage ‘the non 13 per cent’ through national roll-out
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2015
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which uses web analytics, technology and specialist coaching to place inactive adults on the path towards a healthier lifestyle.
Extra exercise sessions reduce risk of breast cancer for older women: study
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jul 2015
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of breast cancer for postmenopausal women, scientists have said.
Public health innovation: Squat for a subway ticket
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jul 2015
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as part of an innovative public health project.
Historic Sobell Leisure Centre receives major facelift
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jul 2015
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed by celebrated Centre Point architect Richard Seifert – has received significant upgrades as part of a £1.2m facelift.
Proposals for new London cycling bridge to boost active commuting
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Jul 2015
Active commuting in London could be in line for a major boost after a number of designs were revealed for a new £40m pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames between Pimlico and Nine Elms.
Exercise can improve brain function in older adults: study
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Jul 2015
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of adults aged over 65 suggests that raising fitness levels in later life can in fact boost brain function.
Inactive young adults at ‘greater risk of mid-life dementia’
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Jul 2015
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens are twice as likely to have poor cognitive function in mid-life, according to a study.
     
 


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