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Nuffield Health showcases £1.9m refurb at flagship London gym
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Sep 2014
Nuffield Health has cut the ribbon on its newly-refurbished London City flagship gym, following a £1.9m redevelopment of the 80,000sq ft (7,432sq m) facility.
New research undertaken to explore benefits and drawbacks of hatha yoga for bipolar sufferers
BY Chris Dodd | 22 Sep 2014
A new research scheme has set out to explore the positive and negative impacts of hatha yoga on those suffering from bipolar disorder, with the investigation being led by the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in the United States.
Aerobic exercise could help to maintain self-control and prevent junk food cravings: study
BY Chris Dodd | 22 Sep 2014
Running and other forms of aerobic exercise could help people to maintain self- control and prevent cravings for junk food, according to research published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Revealed: the exercises PT clients hate the most
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Sep 2014
It may be a great exercise for increasing all-round body strength, but the burpee is the exercise most likely to weaken morale, according to new research.
Mr Porter makes wearable tech moves with exclusive Google Glass tie up
BY Chris Dodd | 19 Sep 2014
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to establish dominance in the wearable technology sector, with the website becoming the exclusive third-party retailer of Google Glass.
Plymouth-led research team given £1.3m funding to explore impact of web tool on GP exercise referral scheme
BY Chris Dodd | 19 Sep 2014
A Plymouth-led research team has been awarded £1.3m in funding to investigate how a web-based exercise coaching tool could benefit people who are prescribed exercise by their GPs.
Compass announces joint review with ukactive
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Sep 2014
Compass – the representative body for providers of children’s activity and sport in schools and communities – has become the latest high-profile physical activity organisation to form an alliance with ukactive.
Alan Holl leaves Virgin Active to join TRX
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2014
Body weight training supplier TRX has announced the appointment of Alan Holl – previously head of fitness at Virgin Active UK – to operate as senior director of Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.
Health club teams up with timber firm to create beastly boot camp
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2014
One of the South West’s largest independent health clubs has teamed up with a local timber merchant to produce a boot camp obstacle course designed to push even the fittest of gymgoers to the limit.
Everyone Active joins PayasUgym network
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2014
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has continued its busy start to September by adding Everyone Active clubs to its growing network – which comprises more than a third of the UK’s 6,000 gyms.
Les Mills to host tri-city fitness sessions on National Fitness Day
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2014
Global group fitness brand Les Mills will support National Fitness Day on 26 September with mass participation exercise events engaging hundreds of people in London (Covent Garden), Birmingham (Victoria Square) and Bristol (Centre Promenade).
Peppa Pig workout programme to tackle inactivity among toddlers
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2014
Leisure operator Places for People is to harness the ubiquitous popularity of Peppa Pig in a bid to banish inactivity among children under five.
Will parkour make the jump into gyms through new fitness classes?
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2014
Coaching company Parkour Generations (PG) is hoping to give a leg-up to the increasingly popular parkour training discipline by launching its new MOV’ concept, a group exercise fitness programme designed for health clubs and leisure venues.
What does an unhealthy BMI look like?
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Sep 2014
Health messages and pictures of what a healthy and unhealthy BMI look like should be combined, according to researchers who believe that as the rest of the global population’s obesity levels rise, we may all lose sight of what a healthy body actually looks like.
Cosslett turns to ex-IHG colleague for Fitness First CMO position
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2014
Fitness First has appointed David Anderson as chief marketing officer to lead the latest phase of its brand transformation. Anderson is thought to have impressed group CEO Andy Cosslett during the pair’s time together at hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
Asia Pacific survey: A path to profit
BY Kate Cracknell | 15 Sep 2014
The annual Fitness Industry Survey, conducted by Ezypay Australia, has identified an untapped opportunity for gyms in Asia Pacific to sell personal training.
Short bursts of exercise still bring impressive results for health and wellbeing: study
BY Chris Dodd | 15 Sep 2014
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be, with brief bursts of moderate physical activity still contributing to increased longevity, according to a new study published by the Journal of American College of Cardiology.
Weight discrimination more likely to influence people to put on pounds: study
BY Chris Dodd | 12 Sep 2014
People facing discrimination because of their size may be more likely to put on weight, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity.
Tesco teams up with charity giants to kickstart healthy living campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Tesco is continuing its push towards wellness by teaming up with Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation to form a charity partnership aiming to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living.
Star Trac lands exclusive contract to help fuel Fitness First’s global expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Star Trac has secured an exclusive global Spinner bike contract with Fitness First, as the health club giant bids to hasten its planned expansion.
     
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3189 to 3208 of 3985 news stories
Nuffield Health showcases £1.9m refurb at flagship London gym
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Sep 2014
Nuffield Health has cut the ribbon on its newly-refurbished London City flagship gym, following a £1.9m redevelopment of the 80,000sq ft (7,432sq m) facility.
New research undertaken to explore benefits and drawbacks of hatha yoga for bipolar sufferers
BY Chris Dodd | 22 Sep 2014
A new research scheme has set out to explore the positive and negative impacts of hatha yoga on those suffering from bipolar disorder, with the investigation being led by the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in the United States.
Aerobic exercise could help to maintain self-control and prevent junk food cravings: study
BY Chris Dodd | 22 Sep 2014
Running and other forms of aerobic exercise could help people to maintain self- control and prevent cravings for junk food, according to research published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Revealed: the exercises PT clients hate the most
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Sep 2014
It may be a great exercise for increasing all-round body strength, but the burpee is the exercise most likely to weaken morale, according to new research.
Mr Porter makes wearable tech moves with exclusive Google Glass tie up
BY Chris Dodd | 19 Sep 2014
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to establish dominance in the wearable technology sector, with the website becoming the exclusive third-party retailer of Google Glass.
Plymouth-led research team given £1.3m funding to explore impact of web tool on GP exercise referral scheme
BY Chris Dodd | 19 Sep 2014
A Plymouth-led research team has been awarded £1.3m in funding to investigate how a web-based exercise coaching tool could benefit people who are prescribed exercise by their GPs.
Compass announces joint review with ukactive
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Sep 2014
Compass – the representative body for providers of children’s activity and sport in schools and communities – has become the latest high-profile physical activity organisation to form an alliance with ukactive.
Alan Holl leaves Virgin Active to join TRX
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2014
Body weight training supplier TRX has announced the appointment of Alan Holl – previously head of fitness at Virgin Active UK – to operate as senior director of Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.
Health club teams up with timber firm to create beastly boot camp
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Sep 2014
One of the South West’s largest independent health clubs has teamed up with a local timber merchant to produce a boot camp obstacle course designed to push even the fittest of gymgoers to the limit.
Everyone Active joins PayasUgym network
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2014
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has continued its busy start to September by adding Everyone Active clubs to its growing network – which comprises more than a third of the UK’s 6,000 gyms.
Les Mills to host tri-city fitness sessions on National Fitness Day
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2014
Global group fitness brand Les Mills will support National Fitness Day on 26 September with mass participation exercise events engaging hundreds of people in London (Covent Garden), Birmingham (Victoria Square) and Bristol (Centre Promenade).
Peppa Pig workout programme to tackle inactivity among toddlers
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Sep 2014
Leisure operator Places for People is to harness the ubiquitous popularity of Peppa Pig in a bid to banish inactivity among children under five.
Will parkour make the jump into gyms through new fitness classes?
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2014
Coaching company Parkour Generations (PG) is hoping to give a leg-up to the increasingly popular parkour training discipline by launching its new MOV’ concept, a group exercise fitness programme designed for health clubs and leisure venues.
What does an unhealthy BMI look like?
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Sep 2014
Health messages and pictures of what a healthy and unhealthy BMI look like should be combined, according to researchers who believe that as the rest of the global population’s obesity levels rise, we may all lose sight of what a healthy body actually looks like.
Cosslett turns to ex-IHG colleague for Fitness First CMO position
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2014
Fitness First has appointed David Anderson as chief marketing officer to lead the latest phase of its brand transformation. Anderson is thought to have impressed group CEO Andy Cosslett during the pair’s time together at hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
Asia Pacific survey: A path to profit
BY Kate Cracknell | 15 Sep 2014
The annual Fitness Industry Survey, conducted by Ezypay Australia, has identified an untapped opportunity for gyms in Asia Pacific to sell personal training.
Short bursts of exercise still bring impressive results for health and wellbeing: study
BY Chris Dodd | 15 Sep 2014
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be, with brief bursts of moderate physical activity still contributing to increased longevity, according to a new study published by the Journal of American College of Cardiology.
Weight discrimination more likely to influence people to put on pounds: study
BY Chris Dodd | 12 Sep 2014
People facing discrimination because of their size may be more likely to put on weight, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity.
Tesco teams up with charity giants to kickstart healthy living campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Tesco is continuing its push towards wellness by teaming up with Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation to form a charity partnership aiming to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living.
Star Trac lands exclusive contract to help fuel Fitness First’s global expansion
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Sep 2014
Star Trac has secured an exclusive global Spinner bike contract with Fitness First, as the health club giant bids to hasten its planned expansion.
     
 


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