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Does this Kickstarter campaign spell the end of the gym spotter?
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Jul 2015
A US-based equipment company is bidding to banish the fear of being crushed – either by weights or the embarrassment of being rescued – when bench-pressing without a spotter, by launching a Kickstarter campaign for its innovative Maxx Bench.
Ray Algar to explore the future of mid-market gyms at LIW 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Jul 2015
Fitness industry analyst Ray Algar will deliver a keynote session at Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015, exploring what the future holds for the ‘squeezed middle’ of the gym market.
Tablets and TV: Majority of kids expected to spend summer staring at screens
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Jul 2015
Almost three quarters of primary school teachers expect their pupils to spend the impending summer holidays in front of tablets and TVs, according to Fit For Sport.
Exercise expert Dr William Bird becomes Slimming World advisor
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2015
Physical activity expert Dr William Bird MBE is among the standout names recruited to Slimming World’s specialist advisor panel as the weight management company seeks to combine exercise, nutrition and behaviour change experts to promote healthier lifestyles.
Cycling and walking routes have saved UK economy ‘more than £7bn’
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2015
The health and environmental benefits of the National Cycle Network have saved the UK economy almost £1m a day since it was established 20 years ago, according to new research.
Two weeks of physical inactivity causes ‘rapid loss’ of muscle mass and strength
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Jul 2015
Just two weeks of not using their legs causes young people to lose a third of their muscular strength, placing them on par with someone 40-50 years their senior, new research has found.
New fitness and lifestyle qualification to keep emergency services fighting fit
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Jul 2015
When it comes to saving lives, every second counts, so a newly-designed exercise qualification has been launched to ensure emergency services workers are always ready for action.
‘Body issues’ blocking mental health sufferers from getting active
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jul 2015
Not feeling ‘gym body ready’ is serving as a significant barrier to taking part in sport and physical activity for people with mental health problems, according to a new report.
Spotify launches curated running playlists to match pace and preference
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jul 2015
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will help runners pick up the pace through the launch of Spotify Running.
£4.6m Cotlandswick Leisure Centre open for business
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jul 2015
The new £4.6m Cotlandswick Leisure Centre in London Colney has opened to the public, following a 10-month construction project.
Does exercise make you more productive?
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jul 2015
Keeping up a regular workout regime may help to boost productivity and remove the need for late nights in the office finishing off work, according to a new study.
Under Armour continues fitness power-play with acquisition of search engine
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jul 2015
Sportswear giant Under Armour has continued its charge into the fitness technology sector through the acquisition of workout-focused search engine Gritness.
Film star Foucan to launch freerunning academy
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jul 2015
Film star and parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan is teaming up with David Stalker’s new trampolining venture to launch a series of Foucan Freerunning Academies.
Nuffield Health bidding to bring mindfulness to the workplace
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Jul 2015
UK healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has teamed up with Mindlab to develop a new corporate mindfulness training programme for businesses to optimise employee performance and build emotional resilience.
First European Six Senses resort opening next week
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Jul 2015
Six Senses will open its first resort in Europe next week, located in the Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley.
Martin Symcox named new director of IQL UK
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Jul 2015
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) has announced Martin Symcox as the new director of its training subsidiary, IQL UK.
The Living Wage: What does it mean for leisure?
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage in the first Conservative government Budget for almost 20 years.
Budget cuts pose major risk to physical activity initiatives: report
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Government cuts to further education budgets are putting key initiatives tackling obesity and physical inactivity at risk, potentially triggering an even bigger health crisis, new research has warned.
Major suppliers throw weight behind LIW 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
With just 10 weeks to go until the biggest date in the physical activity sector calendar, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015 is gaining steady momentum with a number of major equipment suppliers booking stands for the event.
Fitness First eyes offload of 10 sites amid sale speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Fitness First is planning to sell up to 10 regional UK health clubs as the chain continues its strategic shift upmarket towards premium clubs in metropolitan centres, amid speculation that owner Oaktree Capital Management is planning to exit the business.
     
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2738 to 2757 of 3997 news stories
Does this Kickstarter campaign spell the end of the gym spotter?
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Jul 2015
A US-based equipment company is bidding to banish the fear of being crushed – either by weights or the embarrassment of being rescued – when bench-pressing without a spotter, by launching a Kickstarter campaign for its innovative Maxx Bench.
Ray Algar to explore the future of mid-market gyms at LIW 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Jul 2015
Fitness industry analyst Ray Algar will deliver a keynote session at Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015, exploring what the future holds for the ‘squeezed middle’ of the gym market.
Tablets and TV: Majority of kids expected to spend summer staring at screens
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Jul 2015
Almost three quarters of primary school teachers expect their pupils to spend the impending summer holidays in front of tablets and TVs, according to Fit For Sport.
Exercise expert Dr William Bird becomes Slimming World advisor
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2015
Physical activity expert Dr William Bird MBE is among the standout names recruited to Slimming World’s specialist advisor panel as the weight management company seeks to combine exercise, nutrition and behaviour change experts to promote healthier lifestyles.
Cycling and walking routes have saved UK economy ‘more than £7bn’
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2015
The health and environmental benefits of the National Cycle Network have saved the UK economy almost £1m a day since it was established 20 years ago, according to new research.
Two weeks of physical inactivity causes ‘rapid loss’ of muscle mass and strength
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Jul 2015
Just two weeks of not using their legs causes young people to lose a third of their muscular strength, placing them on par with someone 40-50 years their senior, new research has found.
New fitness and lifestyle qualification to keep emergency services fighting fit
BY Jak Phillips | 14 Jul 2015
When it comes to saving lives, every second counts, so a newly-designed exercise qualification has been launched to ensure emergency services workers are always ready for action.
‘Body issues’ blocking mental health sufferers from getting active
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jul 2015
Not feeling ‘gym body ready’ is serving as a significant barrier to taking part in sport and physical activity for people with mental health problems, according to a new report.
Spotify launches curated running playlists to match pace and preference
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jul 2015
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will help runners pick up the pace through the launch of Spotify Running.
£4.6m Cotlandswick Leisure Centre open for business
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Jul 2015
The new £4.6m Cotlandswick Leisure Centre in London Colney has opened to the public, following a 10-month construction project.
Does exercise make you more productive?
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jul 2015
Keeping up a regular workout regime may help to boost productivity and remove the need for late nights in the office finishing off work, according to a new study.
Under Armour continues fitness power-play with acquisition of search engine
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jul 2015
Sportswear giant Under Armour has continued its charge into the fitness technology sector through the acquisition of workout-focused search engine Gritness.
Film star Foucan to launch freerunning academy
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Jul 2015
Film star and parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan is teaming up with David Stalker’s new trampolining venture to launch a series of Foucan Freerunning Academies.
Nuffield Health bidding to bring mindfulness to the workplace
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Jul 2015
UK healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has teamed up with Mindlab to develop a new corporate mindfulness training programme for businesses to optimise employee performance and build emotional resilience.
First European Six Senses resort opening next week
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Jul 2015
Six Senses will open its first resort in Europe next week, located in the Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley.
Martin Symcox named new director of IQL UK
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Jul 2015
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) has announced Martin Symcox as the new director of its training subsidiary, IQL UK.
The Living Wage: What does it mean for leisure?
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage in the first Conservative government Budget for almost 20 years.
Budget cuts pose major risk to physical activity initiatives: report
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
Government cuts to further education budgets are putting key initiatives tackling obesity and physical inactivity at risk, potentially triggering an even bigger health crisis, new research has warned.
Major suppliers throw weight behind LIW 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2015
With just 10 weeks to go until the biggest date in the physical activity sector calendar, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015 is gaining steady momentum with a number of major equipment suppliers booking stands for the event.
Fitness First eyes offload of 10 sites amid sale speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2015
Fitness First is planning to sell up to 10 regional UK health clubs as the chain continues its strategic shift upmarket towards premium clubs in metropolitan centres, amid speculation that owner Oaktree Capital Management is planning to exit the business.
     
 


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