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When we burn fat, how does our body get rid of it?
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Dec 2014
Despite generally being good at helping clients banish excess fat, a surprisingly high number of personal trainers and health professionals have little or no idea of where it actually goes.
Exercise helps ease pain of MS and slows brain deterioration: study
BY Ashley Harrison | 17 Dec 2014
Physical activity may help counter the debilitating physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and delay the associated cognitive impairment, researchers have found.
Body weight training named top exercise trend for 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Dec 2014
Body weight training looks set to be the hottest exercise trend for the health and fitness sector in 2015, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends.
ukactive set to elect new governing board following review
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Dec 2014
Physical activity sector representative body ukactive is to elect a new board early in the new year with fewer members, following a formal review of the organisation’s governance structure.
Cost still biggest barrier to physical activity, finds HAFOS 2014
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Dec 2014
Cost remains one of the most significant barriers to physical activity, with cut- price deals the most effective way to incentivise exercise among UK consumers, according to the latest Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS).
Bannatyne finance director arrested – accused of multi-million pound fraud
BY Liz Terry | 13 Dec 2014
The Bannatyne Group's director of finance, Christopher Watson, has been arrested by Durham Police on suspicion of fraud. He sits on the company's main board.
Parks and trails could mobilise city dwellers
BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2014
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical activity in urban populations, according to a new systematic review in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Low cost gyms make waves on Fast Track 100 list
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Pure Gym, Xercise4Less and The Gym Group have all been named on the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, as low cost operators put in a strong showing on the list of UK private companies with the fastest-growing sales over their latest three years.
Obesity cuts lives short by ‘up to 8 years’
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and cause decades of ill health, according to a study carried out by researchers from McGill University in Canada.
ukactive's Turning the tide of inactivity scoops Public Affairs Award
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
ukactive has won the Trade Body Campaign of the Year award for its Turning the tide of inactivity campaign at the Public Affairs Awards 2014.
Cycling legend Dave Brailsford launches Bangor Uni Sports Centre
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Dec 2014
The new Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre was recently opened in Bangor by local lad and former British Cycling chief Sir Dave Brailsford, who said he was “honoured” to have the facility named after him.
Exercise offers fresh hope for children with arthritis
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
Traditionally believed to worsen symptoms, research in Canada now suggests that exercise can actually be beneficial for children suffering from juvenile arthritis, a condition which affects about one child in every 1,000.
Virgin Active appointment sparks fresh speculation of IPO
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
Speculation is once again rife of a high-profile IPO for Virgin Active, although this time the business is said to be preparing to float in South Africa.
New indie gym to offer ‘train more, pay less’ package
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward scheme whereby members pay less the more they train.
Young personal trainers lacking soft skills, say employers
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Dec 2014
Physical activity employers are concerned by the lack of soft skills possessed by young personal trainers (PT) and believe these qualities require greater prominence within industry qualifications.
Government launches parliamentary group for running
BY Kath Hudson | 08 Dec 2014
Last week saw the launch of an All Party Parliamentary Group for running - further demonstration that exercise is beginning to become a policy priority.
BMF rounds off year with double appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
British Military Fitness (BMF) has added to its growing ranks with the recent appointments of new human resources head, Gilles Paoli, and Alex Stanley as head of events.
Virtuagym launches mobile nutrition app for personal trainers
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients, which automatically update according to activity levels.
Total Gym expands its footprint in the US
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Anastasia Yusina, the founder of Strata Partners in Russia, has opened her first club in the United States.
KSL Capital Partners acquires Village Urban Resorts chain
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
US private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the UK-based Village Urban Resorts from De Vere Group for a figure reported to be around £480m.
     
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3845 to 3864 of 4767 news stories
When we burn fat, how does our body get rid of it?
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Dec 2014
Despite generally being good at helping clients banish excess fat, a surprisingly high number of personal trainers and health professionals have little or no idea of where it actually goes.
Exercise helps ease pain of MS and slows brain deterioration: study
BY Ashley Harrison | 17 Dec 2014
Physical activity may help counter the debilitating physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and delay the associated cognitive impairment, researchers have found.
Body weight training named top exercise trend for 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Dec 2014
Body weight training looks set to be the hottest exercise trend for the health and fitness sector in 2015, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends.
ukactive set to elect new governing board following review
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Dec 2014
Physical activity sector representative body ukactive is to elect a new board early in the new year with fewer members, following a formal review of the organisation’s governance structure.
Cost still biggest barrier to physical activity, finds HAFOS 2014
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Dec 2014
Cost remains one of the most significant barriers to physical activity, with cut- price deals the most effective way to incentivise exercise among UK consumers, according to the latest Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey (HAFOS).
Bannatyne finance director arrested – accused of multi-million pound fraud
BY Liz Terry | 13 Dec 2014
The Bannatyne Group's director of finance, Christopher Watson, has been arrested by Durham Police on suspicion of fraud. He sits on the company's main board.
Parks and trails could mobilise city dwellers
BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2014
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical activity in urban populations, according to a new systematic review in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Low cost gyms make waves on Fast Track 100 list
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Pure Gym, Xercise4Less and The Gym Group have all been named on the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, as low cost operators put in a strong showing on the list of UK private companies with the fastest-growing sales over their latest three years.
Obesity cuts lives short by ‘up to 8 years’
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and cause decades of ill health, according to a study carried out by researchers from McGill University in Canada.
ukactive's Turning the tide of inactivity scoops Public Affairs Award
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
ukactive has won the Trade Body Campaign of the Year award for its Turning the tide of inactivity campaign at the Public Affairs Awards 2014.
Cycling legend Dave Brailsford launches Bangor Uni Sports Centre
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Dec 2014
The new Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre was recently opened in Bangor by local lad and former British Cycling chief Sir Dave Brailsford, who said he was “honoured” to have the facility named after him.
Exercise offers fresh hope for children with arthritis
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
Traditionally believed to worsen symptoms, research in Canada now suggests that exercise can actually be beneficial for children suffering from juvenile arthritis, a condition which affects about one child in every 1,000.
Virgin Active appointment sparks fresh speculation of IPO
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
Speculation is once again rife of a high-profile IPO for Virgin Active, although this time the business is said to be preparing to float in South Africa.
New indie gym to offer ‘train more, pay less’ package
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward scheme whereby members pay less the more they train.
Young personal trainers lacking soft skills, say employers
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Dec 2014
Physical activity employers are concerned by the lack of soft skills possessed by young personal trainers (PT) and believe these qualities require greater prominence within industry qualifications.
Government launches parliamentary group for running
BY Kath Hudson | 08 Dec 2014
Last week saw the launch of an All Party Parliamentary Group for running - further demonstration that exercise is beginning to become a policy priority.
BMF rounds off year with double appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
British Military Fitness (BMF) has added to its growing ranks with the recent appointments of new human resources head, Gilles Paoli, and Alex Stanley as head of events.
Virtuagym launches mobile nutrition app for personal trainers
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients, which automatically update according to activity levels.
Total Gym expands its footprint in the US
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Anastasia Yusina, the founder of Strata Partners in Russia, has opened her first club in the United States.
KSL Capital Partners acquires Village Urban Resorts chain
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
US private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the UK-based Village Urban Resorts from De Vere Group for a figure reported to be around £480m.
     
 


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