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Tesco to take on dieting giants with fitness-focused eating plans
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jun 2014
Supermarket chain Tesco is to continue its push into the health and fitness market, with a new range of healthy food options in a similar vein to those offered by Weight Watchers and Slimming World.
Exclusive: Sports Direct targets up to 30 health club openings in coming weeks
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Jun 2014
Having launched the first Sports Direct Fitness.com gym earlier this week, the newest entrant to the health club industry is aiming to make an instant impact by opening up to 30 sites over the next couple of weeks.
D2F Fitness secures exclusive distribution rights to latest Reebok fitness line
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Jun 2014
Global fitness supplier RFE International has granted exclusive UK distribution rights of the new Reebok Professional line of fitness equipment to D2F Fitness.
Exclusive: Sports Direct assumes control of first health club
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA fitness site in Sale, Manchester – after a deal was finalised late last night.
ukactive CEO David Stalker: Obesity is a lifestyle condition
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
The prospect of the European Court of Justice ruling obesity as a disability due to an escalated employment tribunal is distracting focus from the key message of how to combat the condition, according to ukactive CEO David Stalker.
Premier Global appoints Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Jun 2014
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has appointed Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance with a remit of driving forward qualification and programme standards.
Most breast cancer patients not getting enough exercise: study
BY Chris Dodd | 16 Jun 2014
Exercise can be beneficial towards recovery after breast cancer, though a large number of surviving women do not meet current exercise guidelines, according to an American study published in the journal Cancer.
Fitness industry group exercise leaders create Bosu 3dxtreme
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jun 2014
A new group fitness class developed by a collaboration of international experts is set to debut in the UK with the first ever classes taking place at Fitpro Live on 18-19 July.
ukactive to restructure board as part of review
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Jun 2014
ukactive has announced it is entering into a formal review as it bids to refine governance structure and deliver on key objectives, including aligning the physical activity sector in a strong position for future growth.
Apple's wearable tech iWatch set for launch 'this October'
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Jun 2014
Apple’s often-discussed entrance into the wearable tech market with the so- called iWatch, could happen as soon as October, according to the latest industry rumours.
Fitness First lands Team GB training contract
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Jun 2014
Fitness First has secured a new tie-up with the British Olympic Association (BOA) to become Team GB’s first-ever Official Fitness Partner.
Anger over proposed Washington DC ‘fitness tax’
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jun 2014
Fitness enthusiasts in Washington DC have hit out at council plans to impose a ‘fitness tax’ on wellness facilities, warning the move could price poor people out of physical activity.
US health club giant 24 Hour Fitness sold to investors
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jun 2014
US Fitness Chain 24 Hour Fitness has been sold by owners Forstmann Little to a group of North American investors, for a reported fee in excess of US$1.9bn (€1.4bn, £1.3bn).
Singapore gets heart healthy
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jun 2014
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) opened its second heart-wellness centre in April, providing local cardiac patients – as well as those at risk of heart disease – with a safe environment in which to exercise.
Viña Fitness announces expansion plans
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jun 2014
Spanish health club operator Viña Fitness announced plans to open four more clubs in Spain over the next two years.
Physical fitness improves language skills in children: study
BY Aimee Nash | 06 Jun 2014
Children who are physically fit have faster and more attuned brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, according to a new study.
New recruits promote outreach schemes for overweight children in Oldham
BY Aimee Nash | 05 Jun 2014
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has appointed two new health and physical activity development officers to work within their health and wellbeing team. The officers will be tasked with operating two of OCL’s outreach schemes.
UK health club membership surges past 8 million
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jun 2014
The UK health and fitness industry has more clubs, more members and a greater market value than ever before, with the majority of growth being driven by low cost operators, according to the 2014 State of the UK Fitness Industry (SOFI) Report.
'Night owls' find it harder to exercise: study
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jun 2014
‘Night owls’ – people who go to bed and wake up later – are likely to be more sedentary and struggle to maintain an exercise schedule than those who get an early night’s sleep, according to a new study.
Pulse Fitness targets gym start-ups with equipment hire initiative
BY Aimee Nash | 03 Jun 2014
Operator and developer Pulse Fitness has launched a new equipment hire scheme allowing operators to rent a range of pre-owned gym apparatus for their establishments.
     
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4044 to 4063 of 4767 news stories
Tesco to take on dieting giants with fitness-focused eating plans
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jun 2014
Supermarket chain Tesco is to continue its push into the health and fitness market, with a new range of healthy food options in a similar vein to those offered by Weight Watchers and Slimming World.
Exclusive: Sports Direct targets up to 30 health club openings in coming weeks
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Jun 2014
Having launched the first Sports Direct Fitness.com gym earlier this week, the newest entrant to the health club industry is aiming to make an instant impact by opening up to 30 sites over the next couple of weeks.
D2F Fitness secures exclusive distribution rights to latest Reebok fitness line
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Jun 2014
Global fitness supplier RFE International has granted exclusive UK distribution rights of the new Reebok Professional line of fitness equipment to D2F Fitness.
Exclusive: Sports Direct assumes control of first health club
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA fitness site in Sale, Manchester – after a deal was finalised late last night.
ukactive CEO David Stalker: Obesity is a lifestyle condition
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
The prospect of the European Court of Justice ruling obesity as a disability due to an escalated employment tribunal is distracting focus from the key message of how to combat the condition, according to ukactive CEO David Stalker.
Premier Global appoints Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Jun 2014
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has appointed Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance with a remit of driving forward qualification and programme standards.
Most breast cancer patients not getting enough exercise: study
BY Chris Dodd | 16 Jun 2014
Exercise can be beneficial towards recovery after breast cancer, though a large number of surviving women do not meet current exercise guidelines, according to an American study published in the journal Cancer.
Fitness industry group exercise leaders create Bosu 3dxtreme
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jun 2014
A new group fitness class developed by a collaboration of international experts is set to debut in the UK with the first ever classes taking place at Fitpro Live on 18-19 July.
ukactive to restructure board as part of review
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Jun 2014
ukactive has announced it is entering into a formal review as it bids to refine governance structure and deliver on key objectives, including aligning the physical activity sector in a strong position for future growth.
Apple's wearable tech iWatch set for launch 'this October'
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Jun 2014
Apple’s often-discussed entrance into the wearable tech market with the so- called iWatch, could happen as soon as October, according to the latest industry rumours.
Fitness First lands Team GB training contract
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Jun 2014
Fitness First has secured a new tie-up with the British Olympic Association (BOA) to become Team GB’s first-ever Official Fitness Partner.
Anger over proposed Washington DC ‘fitness tax’
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jun 2014
Fitness enthusiasts in Washington DC have hit out at council plans to impose a ‘fitness tax’ on wellness facilities, warning the move could price poor people out of physical activity.
US health club giant 24 Hour Fitness sold to investors
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jun 2014
US Fitness Chain 24 Hour Fitness has been sold by owners Forstmann Little to a group of North American investors, for a reported fee in excess of US$1.9bn (€1.4bn, £1.3bn).
Singapore gets heart healthy
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jun 2014
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) opened its second heart-wellness centre in April, providing local cardiac patients – as well as those at risk of heart disease – with a safe environment in which to exercise.
Viña Fitness announces expansion plans
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jun 2014
Spanish health club operator Viña Fitness announced plans to open four more clubs in Spain over the next two years.
Physical fitness improves language skills in children: study
BY Aimee Nash | 06 Jun 2014
Children who are physically fit have faster and more attuned brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, according to a new study.
New recruits promote outreach schemes for overweight children in Oldham
BY Aimee Nash | 05 Jun 2014
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has appointed two new health and physical activity development officers to work within their health and wellbeing team. The officers will be tasked with operating two of OCL’s outreach schemes.
UK health club membership surges past 8 million
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jun 2014
The UK health and fitness industry has more clubs, more members and a greater market value than ever before, with the majority of growth being driven by low cost operators, according to the 2014 State of the UK Fitness Industry (SOFI) Report.
'Night owls' find it harder to exercise: study
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jun 2014
‘Night owls’ – people who go to bed and wake up later – are likely to be more sedentary and struggle to maintain an exercise schedule than those who get an early night’s sleep, according to a new study.
Pulse Fitness targets gym start-ups with equipment hire initiative
BY Aimee Nash | 03 Jun 2014
Operator and developer Pulse Fitness has launched a new equipment hire scheme allowing operators to rent a range of pre-owned gym apparatus for their establishments.
     
 


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