NEWS
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Bacteria in the gut influences levels of obesity
BY Chris Dodd | 08 Sep 2013
Bacteria in the human gut could play a vital role in determining who is obese
and who is lean, leading to the possibility of creating new treatments to fight
obesity, according to a study published in the journal Science.
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TDR Capital buys David Lloyd Leisure at a write down of £276.7m from London & Regional
BY Chris Dodd | 06 Sep 2013
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has been taken over by private equity group TDR
Capital. The new owners will inject investment to upgrade clubs and focus on
domestic and international expansion.
Though the terms of the deal haven't been disclosed, it's thought the business
was sold by London & Regional and joint shareholders Caird Capital for
around
£750m. The takeover sees TDR gain control of a chain of 81 clubs in the UK
and 10 in Europe, with membership figures standing at 440,000.
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Gymtopia launches to encourage gyms to help communities
BY Chris Dodd | 30 Aug 2013
A new project has been launched to bring together stories, insight and
inspiration from the health and fitness industry encouraging gyms and their
members to have a wider reaching social impact.
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£3m funding boost for Change4Life
BY Tom Walker | 19 Aug 2013
The Department of Health is investing an extra £5m in getting children and
families to exercise and play more sports.
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Exercise outperforms drugs in prevention of Alzheimer's
BY Chris Dodd | 31 Jul 2013
Exercise could be the best way of preventing the development of Alzheimer's
disease in elderly people, according to researchers at the University of Maryland
School of Public Health who have published a report in the Journal of
Alzheimer's Disease.
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The case for and against barefoot running
BY Liz Terry | 26 Jul 2013
The case for and against barefoot running is examined in the latest issue of Health Club Management
magazine.
Although barefoot running shoes only make up 10-15 per cent of sports shoe
sales, it's a fast growing sector and experts claim many people turn to barefoot running as a result of
injury due to heel striking in conventional running shoes.
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Mental health clinic launches obesity service
BY Tom Walker | 24 Jul 2013
Independent mental health hospital Capio Nightingale in London has launched a
dedicated weight
management and obesity service. The psychological treatment programme will
aim to offer a non-
surgical, sustainable treatment to address the root causes of overeating.
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PT competition final to be held in September
BY Tom Walker | 17 Jul 2013
The final of a global competition to find the next "Personal Trainer to Watch" will this year be held in
the UK. The competition, organised in partnership by equipment supplier Life Fitness and
International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (ICREPs), looks to recognise and
celebrate qualified personal trainers who demonstrate exceptional leadership, client support,
motivation and inspiration.
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SkillsActive and 1st4Sport announces partnership
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Jul 2013
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for active leisure, learning and
wellbeing has announced a partnership with 1st4sport Qualifications in order to
bring advanced levels of collaboration between the respective organisations. 1st4sport has been
heavily involved in the sector, engaging in partnerships with the FA,RFU, ECB and LTA to build
qualifications that aiming to strengthen the industry.
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