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Apple’s ‘iWatch’ could send wearable sector into overdrive: research
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to revolutionise the fast-growing market and “reshape the way people think,” according to a new report.
Have scientists cracked the brain's code for exercise motivation?
BY Chris Dodd | 28 Aug 2014
Scientists may have discovered the part of the brain responsible for exercise motivation, according to a study in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Second LAX premium health club launches in South Kensington
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site, signalling its commitment to driving forward with the new premium health club brand.
Revealed: The top 10 biggest gym pet peeves
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Selfie-snapping narcissists are the biggest pain in the gluteals for British gymgoers, according to a survey uncovering the nation’s most annoying health club habits.
60,000 UK youngsters take part in activity initiative targeting deprived areas
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Approximately 7,500 trained sports leaders helped over 61,000 young people run, jump, skip and dance their way to activity participation this summer as part of a widespread schools initiative.
Steve Barrett to join fitness startup 1Rebel as programme director
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
Soon to be launched gym chain 1Rebel has scored an early coup by securing the services of marketing and fitness guru Steve Barrett as the group’s programme director.
Exclusive: Martin Long scotches LA fitness sell-off speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload more than the 33 clubs outlined in its CVA (company Voluntary Arrangement) and says the company is focused on pushing forward.
Boutique group fitness is about to explode, says Heartcore co-founder
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Aug 2014
The co-founder of London-based boutique group fitness studio chain Heartcore Fitness has revealed ambitious expansion plans as the business bids to cash in on a sector that is “about to explode.”
Wearable Bite Counter device bids to improve eating habits
BY Chris Dodd | 20 Aug 2014
A new piece of wearable kit has been developed to stop people from overeating, with the Bite Counter looking to provide a remedy to the developed world’s obesity crisis.
Survey says 84 per cent of fitness graduates find work within a month of completing course
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Aug 2014
A new survey of fitness professionals has revealed that as many as 84 per cent of UK personal training graduates are able to find work within a month of the completion of their course.
Virgin Active to launch 'tech-savvy' London health clubs in early 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2014
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early 2015.
ukactive and CIMSPA launch Active Training Awards
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2014
ukactive and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) have teamed up to launch the Active Training Awards – a new set of industry accolades recognising workforce development across the sector.
The Gym Group / Pure Gym merger stall due to CMA's 'narrow' view of health club market: Algar
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2014
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to refer the proposed merger of The Gym Group and Pure Gym to an in-depth investigation – a move which prompted the low cost operators to scrap the deal – was based on a “narrow definition of the market” according to health and fitness industry analyst Ray Algar.
TRX broadens training reach with Lifetime partnership
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Jul 2014
TRX is aiming to bring its education range of training courses to the wider market through a six-month exclusive partnership with provider Lifetime Training.
Premier Global bought by US-based learning solutions firm
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Premier Global, the parent company of Premier Training and Active IQ, has been acquired by the US-based technology learning solutions firm Ascend Learning.
Focus Training makes triple tutor appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Fitness industry qualifications provider Focus Training has made a triple acquisition as it bids to bolster its student support team.
Robert Brewster to chair IHRSA board of directors
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its board and appointed existing member Robert Brewster as chair, having been elected to the board in 2011.
New training portal offers exercise video library
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
Focus Training has developed a new online portal for fitness professionals undertaking courses, complete with a video library of exercise demonstrations.
Flame Awards 2014: The winners list in full
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2014
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford this week, as 14 awards and three special accolades were distributed at the highly-anticipated Flame Awards 2014.
Limegrove Spa & Fitness to launch at 700-berth Limassol Marina, Cyprus
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
The Limegrove Spa & Fitness at Limassol Marina, Cyprus, is a three-storey stand-alone wellness centre project by Spa Creators that will officially launch on 13 July.
     
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3229 to 3248 of 3985 news stories
Apple’s ‘iWatch’ could send wearable sector into overdrive: research
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Sep 2014
Launches of wearables from tech giants such as Apple have the potential to revolutionise the fast-growing market and “reshape the way people think,” according to a new report.
Have scientists cracked the brain's code for exercise motivation?
BY Chris Dodd | 28 Aug 2014
Scientists may have discovered the part of the brain responsible for exercise motivation, according to a study in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Second LAX premium health club launches in South Kensington
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site, signalling its commitment to driving forward with the new premium health club brand.
Revealed: The top 10 biggest gym pet peeves
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Selfie-snapping narcissists are the biggest pain in the gluteals for British gymgoers, according to a survey uncovering the nation’s most annoying health club habits.
60,000 UK youngsters take part in activity initiative targeting deprived areas
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Aug 2014
Approximately 7,500 trained sports leaders helped over 61,000 young people run, jump, skip and dance their way to activity participation this summer as part of a widespread schools initiative.
Steve Barrett to join fitness startup 1Rebel as programme director
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
Soon to be launched gym chain 1Rebel has scored an early coup by securing the services of marketing and fitness guru Steve Barrett as the group’s programme director.
Exclusive: Martin Long scotches LA fitness sell-off speculation
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Aug 2014
LA fitness CEO Martin Long has played down media speculation that LA fitness will offload more than the 33 clubs outlined in its CVA (company Voluntary Arrangement) and says the company is focused on pushing forward.
Boutique group fitness is about to explode, says Heartcore co-founder
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Aug 2014
The co-founder of London-based boutique group fitness studio chain Heartcore Fitness has revealed ambitious expansion plans as the business bids to cash in on a sector that is “about to explode.”
Wearable Bite Counter device bids to improve eating habits
BY Chris Dodd | 20 Aug 2014
A new piece of wearable kit has been developed to stop people from overeating, with the Bite Counter looking to provide a remedy to the developed world’s obesity crisis.
Survey says 84 per cent of fitness graduates find work within a month of completing course
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Aug 2014
A new survey of fitness professionals has revealed that as many as 84 per cent of UK personal training graduates are able to find work within a month of the completion of their course.
Virgin Active to launch 'tech-savvy' London health clubs in early 2015
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2014
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early 2015.
ukactive and CIMSPA launch Active Training Awards
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Aug 2014
ukactive and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) have teamed up to launch the Active Training Awards – a new set of industry accolades recognising workforce development across the sector.
The Gym Group / Pure Gym merger stall due to CMA's 'narrow' view of health club market: Algar
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jul 2014
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to refer the proposed merger of The Gym Group and Pure Gym to an in-depth investigation – a move which prompted the low cost operators to scrap the deal – was based on a “narrow definition of the market” according to health and fitness industry analyst Ray Algar.
TRX broadens training reach with Lifetime partnership
BY Jak Phillips | 21 Jul 2014
TRX is aiming to bring its education range of training courses to the wider market through a six-month exclusive partnership with provider Lifetime Training.
Premier Global bought by US-based learning solutions firm
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Premier Global, the parent company of Premier Training and Active IQ, has been acquired by the US-based technology learning solutions firm Ascend Learning.
Focus Training makes triple tutor appointment
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
Fitness industry qualifications provider Focus Training has made a triple acquisition as it bids to bolster its student support team.
Robert Brewster to chair IHRSA board of directors
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its board and appointed existing member Robert Brewster as chair, having been elected to the board in 2011.
New training portal offers exercise video library
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
Focus Training has developed a new online portal for fitness professionals undertaking courses, complete with a video library of exercise demonstrations.
Flame Awards 2014: The winners list in full
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2014
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford this week, as 14 awards and three special accolades were distributed at the highly-anticipated Flame Awards 2014.
Limegrove Spa & Fitness to launch at 700-berth Limassol Marina, Cyprus
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
The Limegrove Spa & Fitness at Limassol Marina, Cyprus, is a three-storey stand-alone wellness centre project by Spa Creators that will officially launch on 13 July.
     
 


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