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Martin Symcox named new director of IQL UK
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Jul 2015
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) has announced Martin Symcox as the new director of its training subsidiary, IQL UK.
The Living Wage: What does it mean for leisure?
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage in the first Conservative government Budget for almost 20 years.
Budget cuts pose major risk to physical activity initiatives: report
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Government cuts to further education budgets are putting key initiatives tackling obesity and physical inactivity at risk, potentially triggering an even bigger health crisis, new research has warned.
Major suppliers throw weight behind LIW 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
With just 10 weeks to go until the biggest date in the physical activity sector calendar, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015 is gaining steady momentum with a number of major equipment suppliers booking stands for the event.
Fitness First eyes offload of 10 sites amid sale speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Fitness First is planning to sell up to 10 regional UK health clubs as the chain continues its strategic shift upmarket towards premium clubs in metropolitan centres, amid speculation that owner Oaktree Capital Management is planning to exit the business.
Eddie Izzard and Tanni Grey-Thompson launch BBC campaign to inspire sporting volunteers
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Comedian Eddie Izzard and legendary Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson have today (7 July) launched a campaign to get more people volunteering to support grassroots sport.
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic launches ‘Uber for personal trainers’
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic has partnered with a team of investors and entrepreneurs to launch what has been dubbed ‘Uber for personal trainers.’
GLL to launch Better Gym at former Olympic Village
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2015
Work is well underway on a new GLL Better Gym in Stratford, east London, on the site of the 2012 Games Olympic Village.
Pulse wins contract to create and operate £1.3m Imperial College London fitness facility
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2015
Pulse has started developing a £1.3m fitness suite at Imperial College London’s new residential complex in North Acton.
Dance fitness survey sheds light on why more women are throwing shapes
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2015
A growing number of women are putting their best feet forward by working out in dance fitness classes, according to a new survey which highlights key trends in the fast-growing dance sector.
Precor appoints Justin Smith as new head of UK
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Jul 2015
Precor has announced Justin Smith as head of UK – a new position created as part of the recent restructure to consolidate and redefine the business.
Icon Training outlines vision for sport and leisure career pathways
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Jul 2015
Sport and leisure training provider Icon Training is planning a complete overhaul of its training structure in a bid to provide structured career pathways spanning from entry level right up to the boardroom.
Physically active children are more confident and popular: study
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2015
As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a range of social benefits including increased confidence and peer acceptance, according to a new evidence review published today (2 July).
More than 1,000 runners stricken by diarrhoea after French mud marathon
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2015
The events are often pitched as the ultimate challenge, but participants in a recent French Obstacle Course Race (OCR) faced an unexpected hurdle after their big day, as more than 1,000 runners contracted diarrhoea.
ukactive casts net wide for make-up of new Membership Council
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2015
ukactive has revealed the results of the recent election for its revamped Membership Council, reflecting a diverse mix of senior figures from across the physical activity sector.
Les Mills launches 'Spotify for fitness classes'
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2015
Global fitness giant Les Mills has kicked off its new On Demand streaming service, enabling fitness fans to workout wherever and whenever they like by accessing classes via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
June Peebles named new chief executive of Edinburgh Leisure
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2015
Edinburgh Leisure stalwart June Peebles has been announced as the new chief executive of the not-for-profit operator with immediate effect.
Virgin Active-led initiative to help primary school teachers reimagine PE lessons
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jun 2015
Virgin Active is teaming up with the University of Bedfordshire and primary school teachers across the country to explore pioneering teaching methods and new approaches to getting children active.
Tired shopping centre site transformed into vibrant leisure hub with gym, bowling alleys and climbing wall
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jun 2015
Eldon Leisure Centre in the heart of Newcastle’s Eldon Square Shopping Centre has been given a major £3m makeover to transform the 1970s site into a modern leisure hub.
Active Training Awards 2015 to place focus on technology
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2015
Entries are now open for the 2015 Active Training Awards, with organisers ukactive and CIMSPA placing an added emphasis on technology to reflect the industry shift towards facilitating modern learning methods.
     
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3525 to 3544 of 4769 news stories
Martin Symcox named new director of IQL UK
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Jul 2015
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) has announced Martin Symcox as the new director of its training subsidiary, IQL UK.
The Living Wage: What does it mean for leisure?
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage in the first Conservative government Budget for almost 20 years.
Budget cuts pose major risk to physical activity initiatives: report
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Government cuts to further education budgets are putting key initiatives tackling obesity and physical inactivity at risk, potentially triggering an even bigger health crisis, new research has warned.
Major suppliers throw weight behind LIW 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
With just 10 weeks to go until the biggest date in the physical activity sector calendar, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015 is gaining steady momentum with a number of major equipment suppliers booking stands for the event.
Fitness First eyes offload of 10 sites amid sale speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Fitness First is planning to sell up to 10 regional UK health clubs as the chain continues its strategic shift upmarket towards premium clubs in metropolitan centres, amid speculation that owner Oaktree Capital Management is planning to exit the business.
Eddie Izzard and Tanni Grey-Thompson launch BBC campaign to inspire sporting volunteers
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Comedian Eddie Izzard and legendary Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson have today (7 July) launched a campaign to get more people volunteering to support grassroots sport.
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic launches ‘Uber for personal trainers’
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Tennis star Ana Ivanovic has partnered with a team of investors and entrepreneurs to launch what has been dubbed ‘Uber for personal trainers.’
GLL to launch Better Gym at former Olympic Village
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2015
Work is well underway on a new GLL Better Gym in Stratford, east London, on the site of the 2012 Games Olympic Village.
Pulse wins contract to create and operate £1.3m Imperial College London fitness facility
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2015
Pulse has started developing a £1.3m fitness suite at Imperial College London’s new residential complex in North Acton.
Dance fitness survey sheds light on why more women are throwing shapes
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2015
A growing number of women are putting their best feet forward by working out in dance fitness classes, according to a new survey which highlights key trends in the fast-growing dance sector.
Precor appoints Justin Smith as new head of UK
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Jul 2015
Precor has announced Justin Smith as head of UK – a new position created as part of the recent restructure to consolidate and redefine the business.
Icon Training outlines vision for sport and leisure career pathways
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Jul 2015
Sport and leisure training provider Icon Training is planning a complete overhaul of its training structure in a bid to provide structured career pathways spanning from entry level right up to the boardroom.
Physically active children are more confident and popular: study
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2015
As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a range of social benefits including increased confidence and peer acceptance, according to a new evidence review published today (2 July).
More than 1,000 runners stricken by diarrhoea after French mud marathon
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2015
The events are often pitched as the ultimate challenge, but participants in a recent French Obstacle Course Race (OCR) faced an unexpected hurdle after their big day, as more than 1,000 runners contracted diarrhoea.
ukactive casts net wide for make-up of new Membership Council
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2015
ukactive has revealed the results of the recent election for its revamped Membership Council, reflecting a diverse mix of senior figures from across the physical activity sector.
Les Mills launches 'Spotify for fitness classes'
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2015
Global fitness giant Les Mills has kicked off its new On Demand streaming service, enabling fitness fans to workout wherever and whenever they like by accessing classes via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
June Peebles named new chief executive of Edinburgh Leisure
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2015
Edinburgh Leisure stalwart June Peebles has been announced as the new chief executive of the not-for-profit operator with immediate effect.
Virgin Active-led initiative to help primary school teachers reimagine PE lessons
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jun 2015
Virgin Active is teaming up with the University of Bedfordshire and primary school teachers across the country to explore pioneering teaching methods and new approaches to getting children active.
Tired shopping centre site transformed into vibrant leisure hub with gym, bowling alleys and climbing wall
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jun 2015
Eldon Leisure Centre in the heart of Newcastle’s Eldon Square Shopping Centre has been given a major £3m makeover to transform the 1970s site into a modern leisure hub.
Active Training Awards 2015 to place focus on technology
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2015
Entries are now open for the 2015 Active Training Awards, with organisers ukactive and CIMSPA placing an added emphasis on technology to reflect the industry shift towards facilitating modern learning methods.
     
 


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