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New study claims diet 'more important' than exercise in fight against obesity
BY Tom Walker | 26 Jul 2012
Researchers working with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania have claimed that the global obesity epidemic is more likely due to over-eating - rather than through increasingly sedentary lifestyles.
The Lancet: physical inactivity 'just as dangerous as smoking'
BY Tom Walker | 18 Jul 2012
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical exercise are responsible for 5.3 million deaths - just as many as smoking - throughout the world.
House of Lords report calls for more to be done to promote exercise
BY Tom Walker | 18 Jul 2012
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has called on the government to place more emphasis on preventative healthcare through increasing physical activity levels in the UK.
Kiss Gyms opens new nightclub-themed health club in Swindon
BY Pete Hayman | 16 Jul 2012
Kiss Gyms has announced the opening of a new nightclub-themed low cost health club at a former bank in the centre of Swindon - the operator's second 24-hour location.
Former army lieutenant opens SIX3NINE fitness club in Covent Garden
BY Tom Walker | 12 Jul 2012
James Conci Mitchell, an ex-army lieutenant, has opened an independent fitness club - SIX3NINE - in Covent Garden, London, following the conversion of disused office space into a functional training zone offering personal training.
New research from Australian academics outlines benefits of yoga
BY Tom Walker | 12 Jul 2012
A nationwide study carried out by four academics in Australia is one of the first pieces of the research to offer a detailed outline of the many benefits of yoga to human health.
Fitness Industry Association is 'key collaborator' for medical profession
BY Pete Hayman | 12 Jul 2012
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has cited the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) as a "key collaborator" for the UK's medical profession in its new physical activity report.
New report claims older people want to do more exercise
BY Tom Walker | 10 Jul 2012
Less than half of Britons over the age of 55 are doing the recommended 2.5 hours of exercise per week - despite a third of older people admitting they would like to do more.
LIW commissions new outdoor fitness industry research
BY Pete Hayman | 09 Jul 2012
Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has commissioned Leisure-net Solutions to compile a new market intelligence report exploring the UK's outdoor fitness sector.
YMCAfit recognised for Stott Pilates training
BY Tom Walker | 06 Jul 2012
National training provider YMCAfit has won a number of awards at the Community of Excellence Conference in Toronto, Canada in recognition for its Stott Pilates training.
Premier Training announces new pregnancy/post-natal CPD course
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012
Premier Training International (PTI) and Burrell Education have unveiled a new Pregnancy and Post-Natal Massage/Remedial Therapy course designed for fitness professionals and therapists.
Study: Exercise 'counteracts' weight gain triggered by liposuction
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
New research has found that people who undergo liposuction should exercise following the procedure in order to combat a subsequent and "compensatory" increase in visceral fat.
Study: Drop in men's testosterone levels 'not part of normal ageing'
BY Pete Hayman | 25 Jun 2012
New research presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, US, has found that a decline in men's testosterone levels over time is "not an inevitable part" of ageing.
School children in 'urgent need' of physical activities
BY Tom Walker | 21 Jun 2012
Primary school children across the UK are in 'urgent need' of increasing their physical activity levels in order to prevent serious health problems in later life, according to new research.
CYQ reports 17 per cent increase in number of awards
BY Tom Walker | 19 Jun 2012
Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) has recorded a 17 per cent increase in the number of certificates it awarded between 2010 and 2011.
Active IQ announces new qualification resources for yoga diploma
BY Pete Hayman | 18 Jun 2012
New resources designed to accompany the Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (QCF) have been launched by awarding organisation Active IQ with immediate effect.
Cisco: Most employees believe 'healthier workforces' benefit businesses
BY Pete Hayman | 18 Jun 2012
New research from networking solutions firm Cisco UK and Ireland has found that the vast majority (90 per cent) of employees believe that "healthier workforces" benefit businesses.
Everyone Active partners with British Rowing to improve gym instruction
BY Pete Hayman | 13 Jun 2012
More than 90 Everyone Active fitness motivators will receive training from British Rowing in a bid to increase the quality of rowing instruction at all UK facilities with indoor rowers.
UK fitness industry worth £3.86bn
BY Tom Walker | 07 Jun 2012
The UK health and fitness industry increased its total market value by 1.4 per cent to £3.86bn during the year to March 2012, according to the 2012 State of the UK Fitness Industry report.
BMJ study claims exercise 'no help for depression'
BY Tom Walker | 06 Jun 2012
A study conducted by the University of Exeter and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has claimed that regular exercise offers 'no benefit' in the treatment of depression.
     
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3590 to 3609 of 4015 news stories
New study claims diet 'more important' than exercise in fight against obesity
BY Tom Walker | 26 Jul 2012
Researchers working with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania have claimed that the global obesity epidemic is more likely due to over-eating - rather than through increasingly sedentary lifestyles.
The Lancet: physical inactivity 'just as dangerous as smoking'
BY Tom Walker | 18 Jul 2012
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical exercise are responsible for 5.3 million deaths - just as many as smoking - throughout the world.
House of Lords report calls for more to be done to promote exercise
BY Tom Walker | 18 Jul 2012
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has called on the government to place more emphasis on preventative healthcare through increasing physical activity levels in the UK.
Kiss Gyms opens new nightclub-themed health club in Swindon
BY Pete Hayman | 16 Jul 2012
Kiss Gyms has announced the opening of a new nightclub-themed low cost health club at a former bank in the centre of Swindon - the operator's second 24-hour location.
Former army lieutenant opens SIX3NINE fitness club in Covent Garden
BY Tom Walker | 12 Jul 2012
James Conci Mitchell, an ex-army lieutenant, has opened an independent fitness club - SIX3NINE - in Covent Garden, London, following the conversion of disused office space into a functional training zone offering personal training.
New research from Australian academics outlines benefits of yoga
BY Tom Walker | 12 Jul 2012
A nationwide study carried out by four academics in Australia is one of the first pieces of the research to offer a detailed outline of the many benefits of yoga to human health.
Fitness Industry Association is 'key collaborator' for medical profession
BY Pete Hayman | 12 Jul 2012
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has cited the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) as a "key collaborator" for the UK's medical profession in its new physical activity report.
New report claims older people want to do more exercise
BY Tom Walker | 10 Jul 2012
Less than half of Britons over the age of 55 are doing the recommended 2.5 hours of exercise per week - despite a third of older people admitting they would like to do more.
LIW commissions new outdoor fitness industry research
BY Pete Hayman | 09 Jul 2012
Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has commissioned Leisure-net Solutions to compile a new market intelligence report exploring the UK's outdoor fitness sector.
YMCAfit recognised for Stott Pilates training
BY Tom Walker | 06 Jul 2012
National training provider YMCAfit has won a number of awards at the Community of Excellence Conference in Toronto, Canada in recognition for its Stott Pilates training.
Premier Training announces new pregnancy/post-natal CPD course
BY Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012
Premier Training International (PTI) and Burrell Education have unveiled a new Pregnancy and Post-Natal Massage/Remedial Therapy course designed for fitness professionals and therapists.
Study: Exercise 'counteracts' weight gain triggered by liposuction
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
New research has found that people who undergo liposuction should exercise following the procedure in order to combat a subsequent and "compensatory" increase in visceral fat.
Study: Drop in men's testosterone levels 'not part of normal ageing'
BY Pete Hayman | 25 Jun 2012
New research presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, US, has found that a decline in men's testosterone levels over time is "not an inevitable part" of ageing.
School children in 'urgent need' of physical activities
BY Tom Walker | 21 Jun 2012
Primary school children across the UK are in 'urgent need' of increasing their physical activity levels in order to prevent serious health problems in later life, according to new research.
CYQ reports 17 per cent increase in number of awards
BY Tom Walker | 19 Jun 2012
Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) has recorded a 17 per cent increase in the number of certificates it awarded between 2010 and 2011.
Active IQ announces new qualification resources for yoga diploma
BY Pete Hayman | 18 Jun 2012
New resources designed to accompany the Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (QCF) have been launched by awarding organisation Active IQ with immediate effect.
Cisco: Most employees believe 'healthier workforces' benefit businesses
BY Pete Hayman | 18 Jun 2012
New research from networking solutions firm Cisco UK and Ireland has found that the vast majority (90 per cent) of employees believe that "healthier workforces" benefit businesses.
Everyone Active partners with British Rowing to improve gym instruction
BY Pete Hayman | 13 Jun 2012
More than 90 Everyone Active fitness motivators will receive training from British Rowing in a bid to increase the quality of rowing instruction at all UK facilities with indoor rowers.
UK fitness industry worth £3.86bn
BY Tom Walker | 07 Jun 2012
The UK health and fitness industry increased its total market value by 1.4 per cent to £3.86bn during the year to March 2012, according to the 2012 State of the UK Fitness Industry report.
BMJ study claims exercise 'no help for depression'
BY Tom Walker | 06 Jun 2012
A study conducted by the University of Exeter and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has claimed that regular exercise offers 'no benefit' in the treatment of depression.
     
 


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