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Health clubs go on the market for £1 each
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Feb 2015
A Merseyside health club owner is giving ‘budget gyms’ a whole new meaning by putting his premises on the market for just £1.
How can we boost physical activity in schools?
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Feb 2015
Demonstrating the additional benefits of physical activity – such as improvements in concentration and behaviour and body image – is one of the key pillars for boosting its presence in schools.
Nike drops fitness tracking hardware in favour of software strategy
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Feb 2015
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long- awaited link up with Apple HealthKit and a snub of its own Nike+ FuelBand hardware.
Researchers urge greater wellness services for pregnancies
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Feb 2015
Health experts are calling for greater wellbeing services to be made available for would-be mothers, amid findings that children born to overweight mothers are at greater risk of health problems in later life.
Is Fitness First planning an invitation-only gym concept?
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Feb 2015
Fitness First is developing a new high-end gym concept that will see memberships available by invitation-only, according to reports.
Mel Spooner goes solo with new business launch
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Feb 2015
Former FitPro head of commercial operations Mel Spooner has embarked on a new venture – launching fitness-focused project management firm The Project Network.
Beyoncé and her trainer co-found vegan meal delivery service
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Feb 2015
Beyoncé and her trainer Marcos Borges have co-founded a vegan meal delivery programme.
Tackle obesity or risk losing benefits, says PM
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Feb 2015
David Cameron has outlined plans for tough new measures that could see obese people on sickness benefits have their income cut if they refuse treatment for the condition.
Exercise tracking to aid spine surgery recovery procedures
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Feb 2015
Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study which aims to use the data to help calculate a patient’s recovery time from spine surgery.
Les Mills shuffles top team
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Feb 2015
Les Mills United Kingdom (LMUK) chief executive Keith Burnet and customer experience director Martin Franklin have both been promoted as part of a top level reshuffle.
‘Bad science’ holding us back, say exercise experts
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Feb 2015
The weak evidence base underpinning the effectiveness of exercise as medicine is holding the physical activity sector back at a time when it should be at the forefront of public health delivery.
Under Armour targets fitness app market with major acquisitions
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Feb 2015
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.
Studies suggest exercise and diet may not be enough to tackle obesity
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Feb 2015
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome the obesity epidemic, according to several new research papers.
Sunrise Tower Bridge workouts take yoga to new heights
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Feb 2015
As far as early-morning workouts go, it’s certainly one worth waking up for. The newly- opened Tower Bridge glass walkway – situated 42m (138ft) above the river Thames – has started offering sunrise yoga classes for those wanting to awaken their chi inside one of the world’s most famous attractions.
SIBEC drafts in networking guru Graeme Hinde
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Feb 2015
Fitness industry networking event SIBEC is to tap into the business knowledge of LfX founder Graeme Hinde as part of a new strategic partnership.
Andre Agassi nets David Lloyd contract for fitness line
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Feb 2015
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi & Reyes fitness range tie-up with David Lloyd Leisure later this month.
Could subliminal messages hold the key to exercise motivation?
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Feb 2015
The old adage of ‘mind over matter’ may be truer than first thought, after scientists concluded that subliminal messages can have a significant impact on exercise endurance.
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village opens new wellness centre
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Feb 2015
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village has opened its new wellness centre in partnership with Wellness International – wellbeing programme designers comprising medical consultants, GPs, occupational health consultants, healthcare practitioners, nurses and medical technicians.
New Leisure Industry Week owner BodyPower outlines vision
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Feb 2015
The new team behind Leisure Industry Week have said they plan to revive the industry showpiece's fortunes by harnessing their knowledge gleaned from consumer shows to create an enhanced visitor experience.
Xercise4Less to launch range of pregnancy-focused exercise services
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Feb 2015
Low cost gym chain Xercise4Less is aiming to help new and expectant mums to stay in shape by rolling out a range of dedicated services.
     
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2973 to 2992 of 3987 news stories
Health clubs go on the market for £1 each
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Feb 2015
A Merseyside health club owner is giving ‘budget gyms’ a whole new meaning by putting his premises on the market for just £1.
How can we boost physical activity in schools?
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Feb 2015
Demonstrating the additional benefits of physical activity – such as improvements in concentration and behaviour and body image – is one of the key pillars for boosting its presence in schools.
Nike drops fitness tracking hardware in favour of software strategy
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Feb 2015
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long- awaited link up with Apple HealthKit and a snub of its own Nike+ FuelBand hardware.
Researchers urge greater wellness services for pregnancies
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Feb 2015
Health experts are calling for greater wellbeing services to be made available for would-be mothers, amid findings that children born to overweight mothers are at greater risk of health problems in later life.
Is Fitness First planning an invitation-only gym concept?
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Feb 2015
Fitness First is developing a new high-end gym concept that will see memberships available by invitation-only, according to reports.
Mel Spooner goes solo with new business launch
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Feb 2015
Former FitPro head of commercial operations Mel Spooner has embarked on a new venture – launching fitness-focused project management firm The Project Network.
Beyoncé and her trainer co-found vegan meal delivery service
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Feb 2015
Beyoncé and her trainer Marcos Borges have co-founded a vegan meal delivery programme.
Tackle obesity or risk losing benefits, says PM
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Feb 2015
David Cameron has outlined plans for tough new measures that could see obese people on sickness benefits have their income cut if they refuse treatment for the condition.
Exercise tracking to aid spine surgery recovery procedures
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Feb 2015
Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study which aims to use the data to help calculate a patient’s recovery time from spine surgery.
Les Mills shuffles top team
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Feb 2015
Les Mills United Kingdom (LMUK) chief executive Keith Burnet and customer experience director Martin Franklin have both been promoted as part of a top level reshuffle.
‘Bad science’ holding us back, say exercise experts
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Feb 2015
The weak evidence base underpinning the effectiveness of exercise as medicine is holding the physical activity sector back at a time when it should be at the forefront of public health delivery.
Under Armour targets fitness app market with major acquisitions
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Feb 2015
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.
Studies suggest exercise and diet may not be enough to tackle obesity
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Feb 2015
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome the obesity epidemic, according to several new research papers.
Sunrise Tower Bridge workouts take yoga to new heights
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Feb 2015
As far as early-morning workouts go, it’s certainly one worth waking up for. The newly- opened Tower Bridge glass walkway – situated 42m (138ft) above the river Thames – has started offering sunrise yoga classes for those wanting to awaken their chi inside one of the world’s most famous attractions.
SIBEC drafts in networking guru Graeme Hinde
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Feb 2015
Fitness industry networking event SIBEC is to tap into the business knowledge of LfX founder Graeme Hinde as part of a new strategic partnership.
Andre Agassi nets David Lloyd contract for fitness line
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Feb 2015
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi & Reyes fitness range tie-up with David Lloyd Leisure later this month.
Could subliminal messages hold the key to exercise motivation?
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Feb 2015
The old adage of ‘mind over matter’ may be truer than first thought, after scientists concluded that subliminal messages can have a significant impact on exercise endurance.
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village opens new wellness centre
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Feb 2015
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village has opened its new wellness centre in partnership with Wellness International – wellbeing programme designers comprising medical consultants, GPs, occupational health consultants, healthcare practitioners, nurses and medical technicians.
New Leisure Industry Week owner BodyPower outlines vision
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Feb 2015
The new team behind Leisure Industry Week have said they plan to revive the industry showpiece's fortunes by harnessing their knowledge gleaned from consumer shows to create an enhanced visitor experience.
Xercise4Less to launch range of pregnancy-focused exercise services
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Feb 2015
Low cost gym chain Xercise4Less is aiming to help new and expectant mums to stay in shape by rolling out a range of dedicated services.
     
 


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