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Virgin Active to launch 'tech-savvy' London health clubs in early 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2014
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early 2015.
ukactive and CIMSPA launch Active Training Awards
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2014
ukactive and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) have teamed up to launch the Active Training Awards – a new set of industry accolades recognising workforce development across the sector.
The Gym Group / Pure Gym merger stall due to CMA's 'narrow' view of health club market: Algar
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2014
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to refer the proposed merger of The Gym Group and Pure Gym to an in-depth investigation – a move which prompted the low cost operators to scrap the deal – was based on a “narrow definition of the market” according to health and fitness industry analyst Ray Algar.
TRX broadens training reach with Lifetime partnership
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Jul 2014
TRX is aiming to bring its education range of training courses to the wider market through a six-month exclusive partnership with provider Lifetime Training.
Premier Global bought by US-based learning solutions firm
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Premier Global, the parent company of Premier Training and Active IQ, has been acquired by the US-based technology learning solutions firm Ascend Learning.
Focus Training makes triple tutor appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Fitness industry qualifications provider Focus Training has made a triple acquisition as it bids to bolster its student support team.
Robert Brewster to chair IHRSA board of directors
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its board and appointed existing member Robert Brewster as chair, having been elected to the board in 2011.
New training portal offers exercise video library
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
Focus Training has developed a new online portal for fitness professionals undertaking courses, complete with a video library of exercise demonstrations.
Flame Awards 2014: The winners list in full
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2014
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford this week, as 14 awards and three special accolades were distributed at the highly-anticipated Flame Awards 2014.
Limegrove Spa & Fitness to launch at 700-berth Limassol Marina, Cyprus
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
The Limegrove Spa & Fitness at Limassol Marina, Cyprus, is a three-storey stand-alone wellness centre project by Spa Creators that will officially launch on 13 July.
Flame 2014: Gyms still have lots to learn from Parkour, says pioneer Sébastien Foucan
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2014
Despite the growing shift towards functional training, health clubs can still learn plenty more from Parkour, according to one of the movement’s pioneers.
Flame Conference 2014 kicks off in Telford
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference got underway in Telford today (1 July), with operators and suppliers alike no doubt anxious to discover if they will be the recipient of a coveted Flame Award.
High intensity workouts bring faster results: study
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
The old workout mantra of “no pain, no gain” may be truer than first thought, based on new research from scientists in the US.
The Gym Group merger with Pure Gym stalled by Competition and Markets' Authority
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jun 2014
The proposed merger between The Gym Group and Pure Gym has been further delayed, after the Competition and Markets' Authority (CMA) yesterday referred the deal for an in-depth merger investigation. This is the first time the CMA has escalated a deal in this way.
Nanuku Resort & Spa Fiji features shark dives in addition to spa offering
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
The new Nanuku Resort & Spa has opened in what is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of Fiji’ – near to Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu island – offering guests a range of high-octane activities.
Washington DC councillors pass ‘fitness tax’ despite protests
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Washington DC city councillors have approved a controversial “fitness tax” on businesses such as health clubs and yoga studios, despite strong opposition from activity advocates.
Industry leaders to hatch inactivity strategy at regional forums
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums next month to develop a cross sector approach to tackling inactivity across the nation.
Google marches into wearables market with smartwatches and Google Fit platform
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went on sale last night (25 June) after being unveiled at Google's I/O developer conference in San Francisco
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service set for revamp
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) is to receive a shake-up in its back-room operations, with consultancy Leisure-net Solutions to take a more prominent role, working alongside Sheffield Hallam University to provide the NBS’s analysis and report writing services.
Disability report blasts leisure centres over accessibility
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
UK leisure centres are not doing enough to ensure their facilities are accessible for older people with sight issues, causing many to become inactive, according to a new report.
     
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Virgin Active to launch 'tech-savvy' London health clubs in early 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2014
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early 2015.
ukactive and CIMSPA launch Active Training Awards
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2014
ukactive and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) have teamed up to launch the Active Training Awards – a new set of industry accolades recognising workforce development across the sector.
The Gym Group / Pure Gym merger stall due to CMA's 'narrow' view of health club market: Algar
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2014
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to refer the proposed merger of The Gym Group and Pure Gym to an in-depth investigation – a move which prompted the low cost operators to scrap the deal – was based on a “narrow definition of the market” according to health and fitness industry analyst Ray Algar.
TRX broadens training reach with Lifetime partnership
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Jul 2014
TRX is aiming to bring its education range of training courses to the wider market through a six-month exclusive partnership with provider Lifetime Training.
Premier Global bought by US-based learning solutions firm
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Premier Global, the parent company of Premier Training and Active IQ, has been acquired by the US-based technology learning solutions firm Ascend Learning.
Focus Training makes triple tutor appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Fitness industry qualifications provider Focus Training has made a triple acquisition as it bids to bolster its student support team.
Robert Brewster to chair IHRSA board of directors
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its board and appointed existing member Robert Brewster as chair, having been elected to the board in 2011.
New training portal offers exercise video library
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
Focus Training has developed a new online portal for fitness professionals undertaking courses, complete with a video library of exercise demonstrations.
Flame Awards 2014: The winners list in full
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2014
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford this week, as 14 awards and three special accolades were distributed at the highly-anticipated Flame Awards 2014.
Limegrove Spa & Fitness to launch at 700-berth Limassol Marina, Cyprus
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
The Limegrove Spa & Fitness at Limassol Marina, Cyprus, is a three-storey stand-alone wellness centre project by Spa Creators that will officially launch on 13 July.
Flame 2014: Gyms still have lots to learn from Parkour, says pioneer Sébastien Foucan
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2014
Despite the growing shift towards functional training, health clubs can still learn plenty more from Parkour, according to one of the movement’s pioneers.
Flame Conference 2014 kicks off in Telford
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference got underway in Telford today (1 July), with operators and suppliers alike no doubt anxious to discover if they will be the recipient of a coveted Flame Award.
High intensity workouts bring faster results: study
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
The old workout mantra of “no pain, no gain” may be truer than first thought, based on new research from scientists in the US.
The Gym Group merger with Pure Gym stalled by Competition and Markets' Authority
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jun 2014
The proposed merger between The Gym Group and Pure Gym has been further delayed, after the Competition and Markets' Authority (CMA) yesterday referred the deal for an in-depth merger investigation. This is the first time the CMA has escalated a deal in this way.
Nanuku Resort & Spa Fiji features shark dives in addition to spa offering
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
The new Nanuku Resort & Spa has opened in what is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of Fiji’ – near to Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu island – offering guests a range of high-octane activities.
Washington DC councillors pass ‘fitness tax’ despite protests
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Washington DC city councillors have approved a controversial “fitness tax” on businesses such as health clubs and yoga studios, despite strong opposition from activity advocates.
Industry leaders to hatch inactivity strategy at regional forums
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums next month to develop a cross sector approach to tackling inactivity across the nation.
Google marches into wearables market with smartwatches and Google Fit platform
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went on sale last night (25 June) after being unveiled at Google's I/O developer conference in San Francisco
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service set for revamp
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) is to receive a shake-up in its back-room operations, with consultancy Leisure-net Solutions to take a more prominent role, working alongside Sheffield Hallam University to provide the NBS’s analysis and report writing services.
Disability report blasts leisure centres over accessibility
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
UK leisure centres are not doing enough to ensure their facilities are accessible for older people with sight issues, causing many to become inactive, according to a new report.
     
 


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