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3D scanner to create realistic models of gym users to help monitor progress
BY Chris Dodd | 19 May 2014
A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of their body, enabling them to monitor changes over time in relation to exercise and physical activity.
Jim Graham joins The Gym Group as chief operating officer
BY Jak Phillips | 16 May 2014
UK budget gym operator The Gym Group has appointed Jim Graham as chief operating officer.
Technogym lands Glasgow 2014 supplier contract
BY Jak Phillips | 16 May 2014
Technogym has today been announced as the official fitness equipment supplier for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
New app WatchFit offers health secrets of Hollywood stars
BY Jak Phillips | 16 May 2014
A new health and fitness app launched today promises to give users an insight into the extreme diets and workouts of Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie, Christian Bale and Gerard Butler.
SLM makes move into public health sector with Everyone Health
BY Jak Phillips | 15 May 2014
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) – the company behind Everyone Active – has won the first two contracts under its new public health division Everyone Health, designed to provide evidence-based preventative and treatment services for local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Sports Direct in talks to enter health club market
BY Jak Phillips | 14 May 2014
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is considering a high-profile arrival in the health clubs sector with the acquisition of up to 33 LA fitness sites, according to reports.
Madonna’s Hard Candy Fitness brand set for European expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 14 May 2014
The Hard Candy Fitness (HCF) chain started by Madonna and New Evolution Ventures chair Mark Mastrov looks likely to be expanded across Europe, after one of its biggest rights-holders began a fundraising programme to fuel further growth.
Cardiff council considering operator options for leisure centres and cultural venues
BY Jak Phillips | 13 May 2014
Cardiff council is exploring new ways to operate its leisure centres and two major cultural venues as it seeks to reduce the £8m paid last year in subsidies for the facilities.
TRX to bring military-exclusive training course to consumer market
BY Jak Phillips | 13 May 2014
TRX is to unleash its advanced-ability FORCE Level 2 education and training programme on the UK consumer market, having previously operated the course exclusively for the British military.
Could wearable tech be the answer to the childhood inactivity crisis?
BY Jak Phillips | 12 May 2014
US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed for children.
Fitness brand takes to photo app Snapchat to capture 'millennials' market
BY Jak Phillips | 12 May 2014
Antipodean training provider the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has become one of the first fitness brands to utilise photo-messaging app Snapchat.
Inactivity poses greater heart disease threat to women over 30 than smoking: study
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity, high blood pressure or smoking, according to new research.
ARK Leisure founders return with ‘Dragons’ Den-like’ investment venture
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
Andy Kay and Mhairi FitzPatrick, the pair behind ARK Leisure and London’s 37° health clubs, have launched a new leisure-focused funding venture called Socius Investing.
CIMSPA welcomes new leisure accident benchmarking tool
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has given its backing to a new benchmarking platform that enables operators to monitor the type and level of accidents occurring at health clubs and all types of leisure facilities across the UK.
Premier Global announces 85 per cent yearly profit growth
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has declared operating profits of £3.1m for its 2013 financial year.
FitPro worldwide unveils Kevin Laferriere as new CEO
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as its new CEO.
24/7 Fitness opens in Birmingham's Fort Dunlop site
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
24/7 Fitness has taken over Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop building as the site for its fifth fitness club, continuing the former rubber wheel factory’s traditions by offering locals a place to shed their spare tyres.
Virgin Active reportedly poised for £1bn stock market floatation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close to appointing advisers on the process, according to a report in The Times.
Life1 Club launches in Hungary
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
A new fitness brand, Life1 Club, opened in the Hungarian city of Pecs – the country’s fifth largest city – in February.
Industry leaders identify key issues at active-net 2014
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
More than 140 UK health and fitness industry figures gathered at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry last week to do business, debate and network at the inaugural active-net conference – organised by Leisure-net Solutions.
     
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4084 to 4103 of 4767 news stories
3D scanner to create realistic models of gym users to help monitor progress
BY Chris Dodd | 19 May 2014
A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of their body, enabling them to monitor changes over time in relation to exercise and physical activity.
Jim Graham joins The Gym Group as chief operating officer
BY Jak Phillips | 16 May 2014
UK budget gym operator The Gym Group has appointed Jim Graham as chief operating officer.
Technogym lands Glasgow 2014 supplier contract
BY Jak Phillips | 16 May 2014
Technogym has today been announced as the official fitness equipment supplier for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
New app WatchFit offers health secrets of Hollywood stars
BY Jak Phillips | 16 May 2014
A new health and fitness app launched today promises to give users an insight into the extreme diets and workouts of Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie, Christian Bale and Gerard Butler.
SLM makes move into public health sector with Everyone Health
BY Jak Phillips | 15 May 2014
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) – the company behind Everyone Active – has won the first two contracts under its new public health division Everyone Health, designed to provide evidence-based preventative and treatment services for local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Sports Direct in talks to enter health club market
BY Jak Phillips | 14 May 2014
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is considering a high-profile arrival in the health clubs sector with the acquisition of up to 33 LA fitness sites, according to reports.
Madonna’s Hard Candy Fitness brand set for European expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 14 May 2014
The Hard Candy Fitness (HCF) chain started by Madonna and New Evolution Ventures chair Mark Mastrov looks likely to be expanded across Europe, after one of its biggest rights-holders began a fundraising programme to fuel further growth.
Cardiff council considering operator options for leisure centres and cultural venues
BY Jak Phillips | 13 May 2014
Cardiff council is exploring new ways to operate its leisure centres and two major cultural venues as it seeks to reduce the £8m paid last year in subsidies for the facilities.
TRX to bring military-exclusive training course to consumer market
BY Jak Phillips | 13 May 2014
TRX is to unleash its advanced-ability FORCE Level 2 education and training programme on the UK consumer market, having previously operated the course exclusively for the British military.
Could wearable tech be the answer to the childhood inactivity crisis?
BY Jak Phillips | 12 May 2014
US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed for children.
Fitness brand takes to photo app Snapchat to capture 'millennials' market
BY Jak Phillips | 12 May 2014
Antipodean training provider the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has become one of the first fitness brands to utilise photo-messaging app Snapchat.
Inactivity poses greater heart disease threat to women over 30 than smoking: study
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity, high blood pressure or smoking, according to new research.
ARK Leisure founders return with ‘Dragons’ Den-like’ investment venture
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
Andy Kay and Mhairi FitzPatrick, the pair behind ARK Leisure and London’s 37° health clubs, have launched a new leisure-focused funding venture called Socius Investing.
CIMSPA welcomes new leisure accident benchmarking tool
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has given its backing to a new benchmarking platform that enables operators to monitor the type and level of accidents occurring at health clubs and all types of leisure facilities across the UK.
Premier Global announces 85 per cent yearly profit growth
BY Jak Phillips | 09 May 2014
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has declared operating profits of £3.1m for its 2013 financial year.
FitPro worldwide unveils Kevin Laferriere as new CEO
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as its new CEO.
24/7 Fitness opens in Birmingham's Fort Dunlop site
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
24/7 Fitness has taken over Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop building as the site for its fifth fitness club, continuing the former rubber wheel factory’s traditions by offering locals a place to shed their spare tyres.
Virgin Active reportedly poised for £1bn stock market floatation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close to appointing advisers on the process, according to a report in The Times.
Life1 Club launches in Hungary
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
A new fitness brand, Life1 Club, opened in the Hungarian city of Pecs – the country’s fifth largest city – in February.
Industry leaders identify key issues at active-net 2014
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
More than 140 UK health and fitness industry figures gathered at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry last week to do business, debate and network at the inaugural active-net conference – organised by Leisure-net Solutions.
     
 


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