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Cosslett turns to ex-IHG colleague for Fitness First CMO position
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2014
Fitness First has appointed David Anderson as chief marketing officer to lead the latest phase of its brand transformation. Anderson is thought to have impressed group CEO Andy Cosslett during the pair’s time together at hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
Asia Pacific survey: A path to profit
BY Kate Cracknell | 15 Sep 2014
The annual Fitness Industry Survey, conducted by Ezypay Australia, has identified an untapped opportunity for gyms in Asia Pacific to sell personal training.
Short bursts of exercise still bring impressive results for health and wellbeing: study
BY Chris Dodd | 15 Sep 2014
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be, with brief bursts of moderate physical activity still contributing to increased longevity, according to a new study published by the Journal of American College of Cardiology.
Weight discrimination more likely to influence people to put on pounds: study
BY Chris Dodd | 12 Sep 2014
People facing discrimination because of their size may be more likely to put on weight, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity.
Tesco teams up with charity giants to kickstart healthy living campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Tesco is continuing its push towards wellness by teaming up with Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation to form a charity partnership aiming to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living.
Star Trac lands exclusive contract to help fuel Fitness First’s global expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Star Trac has secured an exclusive global Spinner bike contract with Fitness First, as the health club giant bids to hasten its planned expansion.
Long-awaited Apple Watch unveiled at special event in California, US
BY Chris Dodd | 10 Sep 2014
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole host of health and fitness-related functions.
Five-minute walks every hour could help to prevent artery damage in legs: study
BY Chris Dodd | 10 Sep 2014
Taking a five-minute walk every hour could help to prevent arterial damage in the legs caused by prolonged periods of sitting, according to new research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
PayasUgym launches UK Fitness Marketplace service
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2014
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has launched an innovative new Fitness Marketplace enabling customers to search and choose gym passes, fitness classes and memberships from more than 2,000 gyms and health clubs across the country.
Andrew Marshall returns to Gladstone Health and Leisure
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2014
Andrew Marshall is back in the saddle at leisure management software firm Gladstone Health and Leisure after a two-year break.
Fired-up Fitness First sets sights on London domination
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
Fitness First has announced it will double the pace of its UK and Australia club transformation programme – citing encouraging business results – as the gym chains bids to ignite a roaring recovery.
Industry heavyweights to rally across UK for National Fitness Day
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
An industry-wide coalition of physical activity advocates is urging Britons to lace up their trainers and get moving on Friday 26 September as part of National Fitness Day – the largest celebration of physical activity in the UK.
Work underway on £1.2m spa refurbishment of Kinmel Manor
BY Chris Dodd | 08 Sep 2014
Work is underway on the £1.2m redevelopment of the Kinmel Manor hotel in Abergele, Wales, with the property’s owners adding a new spa and leisure facility.
Paul Bowman to leave Fit For Sport for overseas post
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
Fit For Sport commercial director Paul Bowman, is set to leave the company this month to take up a new post with virtual group exercise provider Wexer Virtual.
New exercise qualification offers specialism in training older adults
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
Active IQ has announced the launch of a new qualification designed to provide learners with the skills to design and adapt exercise programmes to meet the needs of older adults.
US health club membership stands at 18.2 per cent: IHRSA report
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Sep 2014
More than 62 million Americans used a health club in 2013, while nearly 53 million are health club members, according to the newly-released 2014 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report.
Treharne: Lobbying local MPs could help exercise policy push
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Sep 2014
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play in lifting physical activity up the political agenda, noting that lobbying local representatives can be a particularly effective means for independent gyms to make their voices heard.
UK cycling more popular than ever, says research
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Sep 2014
Cycling in the UK is more popular than ever, with a 14 per cent increase in bike sales over the last five years causing the market to grow from £639m in 2008 to £754m in 2014, according to new research.
YMCAfit turns to Spotify to attract young talent to industry
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Sep 2014
Training provider YMCAfit is bidding to bring new blood into the industry through an innovative marketing campaign designed to target markets that traditional advertising is unable to reach.
STA lands exclusive training deal with Sporta
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Sep 2014
Aquatics training body STA has secured a 12-month partnership with The Sports and Recreation Trusts Association (Sporta) – representing leisure and cultural trusts – which sees STA become the organisation’s preferred aquatic training supplier.
     
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3985 to 4004 of 4767 news stories
Cosslett turns to ex-IHG colleague for Fitness First CMO position
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2014
Fitness First has appointed David Anderson as chief marketing officer to lead the latest phase of its brand transformation. Anderson is thought to have impressed group CEO Andy Cosslett during the pair’s time together at hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
Asia Pacific survey: A path to profit
BY Kate Cracknell | 15 Sep 2014
The annual Fitness Industry Survey, conducted by Ezypay Australia, has identified an untapped opportunity for gyms in Asia Pacific to sell personal training.
Short bursts of exercise still bring impressive results for health and wellbeing: study
BY Chris Dodd | 15 Sep 2014
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be, with brief bursts of moderate physical activity still contributing to increased longevity, according to a new study published by the Journal of American College of Cardiology.
Weight discrimination more likely to influence people to put on pounds: study
BY Chris Dodd | 12 Sep 2014
People facing discrimination because of their size may be more likely to put on weight, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity.
Tesco teams up with charity giants to kickstart healthy living campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Tesco is continuing its push towards wellness by teaming up with Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation to form a charity partnership aiming to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living.
Star Trac lands exclusive contract to help fuel Fitness First’s global expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Star Trac has secured an exclusive global Spinner bike contract with Fitness First, as the health club giant bids to hasten its planned expansion.
Long-awaited Apple Watch unveiled at special event in California, US
BY Chris Dodd | 10 Sep 2014
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole host of health and fitness-related functions.
Five-minute walks every hour could help to prevent artery damage in legs: study
BY Chris Dodd | 10 Sep 2014
Taking a five-minute walk every hour could help to prevent arterial damage in the legs caused by prolonged periods of sitting, according to new research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
PayasUgym launches UK Fitness Marketplace service
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2014
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has launched an innovative new Fitness Marketplace enabling customers to search and choose gym passes, fitness classes and memberships from more than 2,000 gyms and health clubs across the country.
Andrew Marshall returns to Gladstone Health and Leisure
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Sep 2014
Andrew Marshall is back in the saddle at leisure management software firm Gladstone Health and Leisure after a two-year break.
Fired-up Fitness First sets sights on London domination
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
Fitness First has announced it will double the pace of its UK and Australia club transformation programme – citing encouraging business results – as the gym chains bids to ignite a roaring recovery.
Industry heavyweights to rally across UK for National Fitness Day
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
An industry-wide coalition of physical activity advocates is urging Britons to lace up their trainers and get moving on Friday 26 September as part of National Fitness Day – the largest celebration of physical activity in the UK.
Work underway on £1.2m spa refurbishment of Kinmel Manor
BY Chris Dodd | 08 Sep 2014
Work is underway on the £1.2m redevelopment of the Kinmel Manor hotel in Abergele, Wales, with the property’s owners adding a new spa and leisure facility.
Paul Bowman to leave Fit For Sport for overseas post
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
Fit For Sport commercial director Paul Bowman, is set to leave the company this month to take up a new post with virtual group exercise provider Wexer Virtual.
New exercise qualification offers specialism in training older adults
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Sep 2014
Active IQ has announced the launch of a new qualification designed to provide learners with the skills to design and adapt exercise programmes to meet the needs of older adults.
US health club membership stands at 18.2 per cent: IHRSA report
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Sep 2014
More than 62 million Americans used a health club in 2013, while nearly 53 million are health club members, according to the newly-released 2014 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report.
Treharne: Lobbying local MPs could help exercise policy push
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Sep 2014
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play in lifting physical activity up the political agenda, noting that lobbying local representatives can be a particularly effective means for independent gyms to make their voices heard.
UK cycling more popular than ever, says research
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Sep 2014
Cycling in the UK is more popular than ever, with a 14 per cent increase in bike sales over the last five years causing the market to grow from £639m in 2008 to £754m in 2014, according to new research.
YMCAfit turns to Spotify to attract young talent to industry
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Sep 2014
Training provider YMCAfit is bidding to bring new blood into the industry through an innovative marketing campaign designed to target markets that traditional advertising is unable to reach.
STA lands exclusive training deal with Sporta
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Sep 2014
Aquatics training body STA has secured a 12-month partnership with The Sports and Recreation Trusts Association (Sporta) – representing leisure and cultural trusts – which sees STA become the organisation’s preferred aquatic training supplier.
     
 


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