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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.
Fitness First showcases Team GB tie-up at launch of hi-tech Bishopsgate site
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Sep 2014
Fitness First had cause for double celebration on Monday (1 September) as the recovering gym chain unveiled its new flagship club in Central London, with a number of Olympic medallists on hand to launch the company’s partnership with the British Olympic Association (BOA).
Exercise could be pivotal factor in wine vs cardiovascular disease debate: study
BY Chris Dodd | 03 Sep 2014
The oft-cited maxim that a daily glass of wine can help stave off cardiovascular disease (CVD) may only be true when matched with physical exercise, according to a new study presented at a health conference in Spain.
Double Olympian Kate Haywood launches fitness business
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Sep 2014
Double Olympic swimmer Kate Haywood has swapped the famous five rings for REPs by embarking on a new career as a fitness instructor.
The Gym Group targets equipment giants for new supply proposals
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Sep 2014
The Gym Group is to undertake a review of its existing supplier contract with Matrix and is seeking proposals from a number of leading equipment providers in the health sector.
Health leaders call for emergency obesity measures
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
A group of leading GPs and health experts have called on the government to create an emergency taskforce to quell the rising epidemic of childhood obesity.
Nottingham to go green with solar panels on leisure centres
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
Nottingham City Council is looking to the heavens to power a number of its leisure centres, by installing solar panel canopies above the facility's car parks.
Apple’s ‘iWatch’ could send wearable sector into overdrive: research
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to revolutionise the fast-growing market and “reshape the way people think,” according to a new report.
Have scientists cracked the brain's code for exercise motivation?
BY Chris Dodd | 28 Aug 2014
Scientists may have discovered the part of the brain responsible for exercise motivation, according to a study in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Second LAX premium health club launches in South Kensington
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site, signalling its commitment to driving forward with the new premium health club brand.
Revealed: The top 10 biggest gym pet peeves
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Selfie-snapping narcissists are the biggest pain in the gluteals for British gymgoers, according to a survey uncovering the nation’s most annoying health club habits.
60,000 UK youngsters take part in activity initiative targeting deprived areas
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Approximately 7,500 trained sports leaders helped over 61,000 young people run, jump, skip and dance their way to activity participation this summer as part of a widespread schools initiative.
Steve Barrett to join fitness startup 1Rebel as programme director
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
Soon to be launched gym chain 1Rebel has scored an early coup by securing the services of marketing and fitness guru Steve Barrett as the group’s programme director.
Exclusive: Martin Long scotches LA fitness sell-off speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload more than the 33 clubs outlined in its CVA (company Voluntary Arrangement) and says the company is focused on pushing forward.
Boutique group fitness is about to explode, says Heartcore co-founder
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Aug 2014
The co-founder of London-based boutique group fitness studio chain Heartcore Fitness has revealed ambitious expansion plans as the business bids to cash in on a sector that is “about to explode.”
Wearable Bite Counter device bids to improve eating habits
BY Chris Dodd | 20 Aug 2014
A new piece of wearable kit has been developed to stop people from overeating, with the Bite Counter looking to provide a remedy to the developed world’s obesity crisis.
Survey says 84 per cent of fitness graduates find work within a month of completing course
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Aug 2014
A new survey of fitness professionals has revealed that as many as 84 per cent of UK personal training graduates are able to find work within a month of the completion of their course.
     
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4008 to 4027 of 4774 news stories
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.
Fitness First showcases Team GB tie-up at launch of hi-tech Bishopsgate site
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Sep 2014
Fitness First had cause for double celebration on Monday (1 September) as the recovering gym chain unveiled its new flagship club in Central London, with a number of Olympic medallists on hand to launch the company’s partnership with the British Olympic Association (BOA).
Exercise could be pivotal factor in wine vs cardiovascular disease debate: study
BY Chris Dodd | 03 Sep 2014
The oft-cited maxim that a daily glass of wine can help stave off cardiovascular disease (CVD) may only be true when matched with physical exercise, according to a new study presented at a health conference in Spain.
Double Olympian Kate Haywood launches fitness business
BY Jak Phillips | 03 Sep 2014
Double Olympic swimmer Kate Haywood has swapped the famous five rings for REPs by embarking on a new career as a fitness instructor.
The Gym Group targets equipment giants for new supply proposals
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Sep 2014
The Gym Group is to undertake a review of its existing supplier contract with Matrix and is seeking proposals from a number of leading equipment providers in the health sector.
Health leaders call for emergency obesity measures
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
A group of leading GPs and health experts have called on the government to create an emergency taskforce to quell the rising epidemic of childhood obesity.
Nottingham to go green with solar panels on leisure centres
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
Nottingham City Council is looking to the heavens to power a number of its leisure centres, by installing solar panel canopies above the facility's car parks.
Apple’s ‘iWatch’ could send wearable sector into overdrive: research
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to revolutionise the fast-growing market and “reshape the way people think,” according to a new report.
Have scientists cracked the brain's code for exercise motivation?
BY Chris Dodd | 28 Aug 2014
Scientists may have discovered the part of the brain responsible for exercise motivation, according to a study in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Second LAX premium health club launches in South Kensington
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site, signalling its commitment to driving forward with the new premium health club brand.
Revealed: The top 10 biggest gym pet peeves
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Selfie-snapping narcissists are the biggest pain in the gluteals for British gymgoers, according to a survey uncovering the nation’s most annoying health club habits.
60,000 UK youngsters take part in activity initiative targeting deprived areas
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Approximately 7,500 trained sports leaders helped over 61,000 young people run, jump, skip and dance their way to activity participation this summer as part of a widespread schools initiative.
Steve Barrett to join fitness startup 1Rebel as programme director
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
Soon to be launched gym chain 1Rebel has scored an early coup by securing the services of marketing and fitness guru Steve Barrett as the group’s programme director.
Exclusive: Martin Long scotches LA fitness sell-off speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload more than the 33 clubs outlined in its CVA (company Voluntary Arrangement) and says the company is focused on pushing forward.
Boutique group fitness is about to explode, says Heartcore co-founder
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Aug 2014
The co-founder of London-based boutique group fitness studio chain Heartcore Fitness has revealed ambitious expansion plans as the business bids to cash in on a sector that is “about to explode.”
Wearable Bite Counter device bids to improve eating habits
BY Chris Dodd | 20 Aug 2014
A new piece of wearable kit has been developed to stop people from overeating, with the Bite Counter looking to provide a remedy to the developed world’s obesity crisis.
Survey says 84 per cent of fitness graduates find work within a month of completing course
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Aug 2014
A new survey of fitness professionals has revealed that as many as 84 per cent of UK personal training graduates are able to find work within a month of the completion of their course.
     
 


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