NEWS
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PTI: More people turning to fitness careers
BY Pete Hayman | 26 Apr 2012
A new study carried out by training provider Premier Training International
(PTI) has found that more people are opting to pursue a career within the UK's
health and fitness industry.
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Plans to tax sports nutrition products questioned
BY Tom Walker | 24 Apr 2012
An alliance of consumer groups and sports nutrition manufacturers and
distributors have written to chancellor of exchequer George Osborne calling for
an end to plans to introduce VAT on some sports nutrition products.
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Active IQ unveils two new qualifications
BY Pete Hayman | 17 Apr 2012
Active IQ has announced the launch of two new active leisure qualifications,
which are now available for delivery from UK training providers accredited by
the awarding organisation.
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Icon Training rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
BY Tom Walker | 17 Apr 2012
Icon Training has been named as one of the UK's top training providers after
achieving seven Grade 1's from a recent Ofsted inspection - the first time a
leisure company has been assessed as outstanding in each category.
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Medical profession unites in obesity fight
BY Pete Hayman | 16 Apr 2012
Healthcare professionals have come together under the Academy of Royal Medical
Colleges (AoRMC) to launch a new campaign to combat increasing levels of child
and adult obesity.
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Merrithew unveils ZEN.GA fitness brand
BY Pete Hayman | 12 Apr 2012
Canada-based Merrithew Health and Fitness has announced the launch of its new
ZEN.GA fitness brand, which is designed to provide an "innovative fusion workout".
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Yoga studio for San Francisco airport
BY Tom Walker | 11 Apr 2012
San Francisco airport has opened what is believed to be the world's first free
airside yoga studio. The 151sq ft (14sq m) studio is located in the airport's
brand new Terminal 2.
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New Solihull facility for Premier Training
BY Pete Hayman | 27 Mar 2012
Premier Training International (PTI) has announced plans to open its latest
training venue at David Lloyd Leisure's Solihull club in the West Midlands as
part of a UK-wide expansion.
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UK move for Swedish weight-loss franchise
BY Pete Hayman | 23 Mar 2012
Xtravaganza, a new franchise based on a weight-loss programme established in
Sweden more than 10 years ago, is to make its first move into the UK health and
fitness industry.
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Applications sought for £50m Employer Ownership Fund
BY Tom Walker | 22 Mar 2012
A new Employer Ownership Fund has been launched in order to give employers
direct access to public investment as part of efforts to improve the skills and
productivity of the UK workforce.
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'Cancer survivorship' scheme to launch
BY Pete Hayman | 22 Mar 2012
Aquaterra Leisure is to launch a free 12-week exercise programme for people who
are either living with or have recovered from cancer in Islington, north London,
next month.
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Mixed opinions over virtual classes
BY Pete Hayman | 09 Mar 2012
The introduction of virtual yoga and pilates classes in UK gyms, where
participants follow the lead of an on-screen instructor, has divided opinion
among fitness industry experts.
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Exercise helps body to fight fat 'in minutes'
BY Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2012
Physical exercise has the ability to instantly change DNA molecules within
muscles to make them fight fat more effectively, according to a study by
Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Tax deadline nears for private instructors
BY Pete Hayman | 06 Mar 2012
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that private instructors and coaches
will have until 31 March to pay any tax owed, in addition to any interest and
penalties also due.
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