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Parks and trails could mobilise city dwellers
BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2014
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical activity in urban populations, according to a new systematic review in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Low cost gyms make waves on Fast Track 100 list
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Pure Gym, Xercise4Less and The Gym Group have all been named on the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, as low cost operators put in a strong showing on the list of UK private companies with the fastest-growing sales over their latest three years.
Obesity cuts lives short by ‘up to 8 years’
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and cause decades of ill health, according to a study carried out by researchers from McGill University in Canada.
ukactive's Turning the tide of inactivity scoops Public Affairs Award
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
ukactive has won the Trade Body Campaign of the Year award for its Turning the tide of inactivity campaign at the Public Affairs Awards 2014.
Cycling legend Dave Brailsford launches Bangor Uni Sports Centre
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Dec 2014
The new Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre was recently opened in Bangor by local lad and former British Cycling chief Sir Dave Brailsford, who said he was “honoured” to have the facility named after him.
Exercise offers fresh hope for children with arthritis
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
Traditionally believed to worsen symptoms, research in Canada now suggests that exercise can actually be beneficial for children suffering from juvenile arthritis, a condition which affects about one child in every 1,000.
Virgin Active appointment sparks fresh speculation of IPO
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
Speculation is once again rife of a high-profile IPO for Virgin Active, although this time the business is said to be preparing to float in South Africa.
New indie gym to offer ‘train more, pay less’ package
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward scheme whereby members pay less the more they train.
Young personal trainers lacking soft skills, say employers
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Dec 2014
Physical activity employers are concerned by the lack of soft skills possessed by young personal trainers (PT) and believe these qualities require greater prominence within industry qualifications.
Government launches parliamentary group for running
BY Kath Hudson | 08 Dec 2014
Last week saw the launch of an All Party Parliamentary Group for running - further demonstration that exercise is beginning to become a policy priority.
BMF rounds off year with double appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
British Military Fitness (BMF) has added to its growing ranks with the recent appointments of new human resources head, Gilles Paoli, and Alex Stanley as head of events.
Virtuagym launches mobile nutrition app for personal trainers
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients, which automatically update according to activity levels.
Total Gym expands its footprint in the US
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Anastasia Yusina, the founder of Strata Partners in Russia, has opened her first club in the United States.
KSL Capital Partners acquires Village Urban Resorts chain
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
US private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the UK-based Village Urban Resorts from De Vere Group for a figure reported to be around £480m.
Sandra Dodd to replace Steve Philpott as Places for People Leisure CEO
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
Places for People Leisure Management (PPLM) chief executive Steve Philpott is to retire next year after 11 years at the helm, with current finance director Sandra Dodd set to take up the reins.
NHS patients face compulsory weight management courses ahead of surgery
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
NHS patients in Devon are to be required to undergo weight management courses before they are eligible to receive routine surgical procedures.
‘No workout, no meeting,’ says Les Mills UK
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
Les Mills UK is calling on people in the health and fitness industry to put their pulse where their mouth is and commit to taking part in a workout if they’re having a meeting at the company’s London headquarters.
UK ranks fourth globally for male cancers linked to obesity
BY Ashley Harrison | 03 Dec 2014
The UK is the fourth worst country in the world for cancer caused by obesity in men, a recent study has discovered.
Active Training Awards 2014 winners announced
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Dec 2014
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Thermes de Marins Spa Monte-Carlo reopens following renovation
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Dec 2014
Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo has relaunched after several months of renovation, offering two new cryotherapy rooms, in addition to expanded facilities and 28 medical experts.
     
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3044 to 3064 of 3960 news stories
Parks and trails could mobilise city dwellers
BY Kath Hudson | 12 Dec 2014
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical activity in urban populations, according to a new systematic review in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Low cost gyms make waves on Fast Track 100 list
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Pure Gym, Xercise4Less and The Gym Group have all been named on the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, as low cost operators put in a strong showing on the list of UK private companies with the fastest-growing sales over their latest three years.
Obesity cuts lives short by ‘up to 8 years’
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Dec 2014
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and cause decades of ill health, according to a study carried out by researchers from McGill University in Canada.
ukactive's Turning the tide of inactivity scoops Public Affairs Award
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
ukactive has won the Trade Body Campaign of the Year award for its Turning the tide of inactivity campaign at the Public Affairs Awards 2014.
Cycling legend Dave Brailsford launches Bangor Uni Sports Centre
BY Jak Phillips | 10 Dec 2014
The new Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre was recently opened in Bangor by local lad and former British Cycling chief Sir Dave Brailsford, who said he was “honoured” to have the facility named after him.
Exercise offers fresh hope for children with arthritis
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2014
Traditionally believed to worsen symptoms, research in Canada now suggests that exercise can actually be beneficial for children suffering from juvenile arthritis, a condition which affects about one child in every 1,000.
Virgin Active appointment sparks fresh speculation of IPO
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
Speculation is once again rife of a high-profile IPO for Virgin Active, although this time the business is said to be preparing to float in South Africa.
New indie gym to offer ‘train more, pay less’ package
BY Jak Phillips | 09 Dec 2014
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward scheme whereby members pay less the more they train.
Young personal trainers lacking soft skills, say employers
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Dec 2014
Physical activity employers are concerned by the lack of soft skills possessed by young personal trainers (PT) and believe these qualities require greater prominence within industry qualifications.
Government launches parliamentary group for running
BY Kath Hudson | 08 Dec 2014
Last week saw the launch of an All Party Parliamentary Group for running - further demonstration that exercise is beginning to become a policy priority.
BMF rounds off year with double appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
British Military Fitness (BMF) has added to its growing ranks with the recent appointments of new human resources head, Gilles Paoli, and Alex Stanley as head of events.
Virtuagym launches mobile nutrition app for personal trainers
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients, which automatically update according to activity levels.
Total Gym expands its footprint in the US
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Dec 2014
Anastasia Yusina, the founder of Strata Partners in Russia, has opened her first club in the United States.
KSL Capital Partners acquires Village Urban Resorts chain
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
US private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the UK-based Village Urban Resorts from De Vere Group for a figure reported to be around £480m.
Sandra Dodd to replace Steve Philpott as Places for People Leisure CEO
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
Places for People Leisure Management (PPLM) chief executive Steve Philpott is to retire next year after 11 years at the helm, with current finance director Sandra Dodd set to take up the reins.
NHS patients face compulsory weight management courses ahead of surgery
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
NHS patients in Devon are to be required to undergo weight management courses before they are eligible to receive routine surgical procedures.
‘No workout, no meeting,’ says Les Mills UK
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Dec 2014
Les Mills UK is calling on people in the health and fitness industry to put their pulse where their mouth is and commit to taking part in a workout if they’re having a meeting at the company’s London headquarters.
UK ranks fourth globally for male cancers linked to obesity
BY Ashley Harrison | 03 Dec 2014
The UK is the fourth worst country in the world for cancer caused by obesity in men, a recent study has discovered.
Active Training Awards 2014 winners announced
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Dec 2014
To add
Thermes de Marins Spa Monte-Carlo reopens following renovation
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Dec 2014
Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo has relaunched after several months of renovation, offering two new cryotherapy rooms, in addition to expanded facilities and 28 medical experts.
     
 


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