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FIA teams up with PPL over licenses
BY Tom Walker | 23 Jul 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is assisting PPL - the music licensing company which represents performers and record companies - to undertake a consultation exercise to determine a fair and equitable tariff for the use of recorded music within fitness facilities.
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Exercise reduces cognitive impairments
BY Tom Walker | 22 Jul 2010
Women who are physically active have a lower risk of cognitive impairment in late-life, compared to those who are inactive.
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2010 Flame award winners announced
BY Tom Walker | 16 Jul 2010
The winners of this year's Fitness Industry Association's (FIA) FLAME Awards were announced at the Ball of Fire ceremony held in Cheltenham on Wednesday (14 July).
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PTI reports increase in course applicants
BY Pete Hayman | 13 Jul 2010
Training provider Premier Training International (PTI) has reported a 48 per cent increase in the number of people that have applied to study for health and fitness qualifications.
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"Indoor outdoor" product for Soho Gyms
BY Tom Walker | 05 Jul 2010
Independent health club chain Soho Gyms has launched a new initiative which it hopes will help members get the full benefit of using a traditional indoor cross-trainer while outside and on the move.
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Fitness First commits to inclusion
BY Tom Walker | 05 Jul 2010
Health club operator Fitness First has had the first group of its clubs accredited through the Inclusive Fitness Initiative's (IFI) National Sports Foundation (NSF) Programme.
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FIA members to benefit from VPL discount
BY Tom Walker | 02 Jul 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has negotiated a 24 per cent discount for its members on payments to the Video Performance Limited (VPL).
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EHFA training scheme enters final phase
BY Tom Walker | 01 Jul 2010
An initiative designed to establish a pan-European set of standards for trainers in the health and fitness sector is entering its final phase.
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Norman Basson announces retirement
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2010
Norman Basson, founder of Premier Training International, has announced his retirement after a number of years working within the health and fitness industry.
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Samurai sword classes gaining popularity
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jun 2010
Samurai swords, once the weapon of choice for Japanese warriors, are now being used by women to fight the flab in a new fitness craze in Tokyo.
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Scottish dance – the next trend?
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jun 2010
Move over the Diski Dance and Bollywood fitness classes - a new source of inspiration for dance-based gym sessions can be found much closer to home: Scotland.
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Fitness key to a love life later on
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jun 2010
Looking to boost gym membership among older adults? Then why not try this selling point: regular exercise is a key ingredient to maintaining a love life into your 80s.
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Insurance discount for fitness sector
BY Tom Walker | 25 Jun 2010
Members of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) can now enjoy up to a 30 per cent discount on insurance premiums through the Health Commitment Statement (HCS), an alternative to PAR-Q developed by the FIA.
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New workplace health scheme unveiled
BY Pete Hayman | 16 Jun 2010
A new pilot workplace health programme - Workplace Activator - has been unveiled in London in a bid to encourage employees to become more physically active.
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Future trends for exercise classes revealed
BY Tom Walker | 16 Jun 2010
IDEA Health & Fitness Association has defined three exercise classes that have seen recent increases in participation and, according to the association, are likely to shape future programming at health clubs and personal training studios.
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Feedback sought for TwentyTen report
BY Tom Walker | 15 Jun 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is inviting feedback from the industry as it seeks to draw up a comprehensive future strategy for the fitness sector.
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CYQ adds to training framework
BY Tom Walker | 14 Jun 2010
Central YMCA Qualifications has launched a new suite of fitness instructing and personal training qualifications.
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