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Flame 2014: Gyms still have lots to learn from Parkour, says pioneer Sébastien Foucan
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2014
Despite the growing shift towards functional training, health clubs can still learn plenty more from Parkour, according to one of the movement’s pioneers.
Flame Conference 2014 kicks off in Telford
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference got underway in Telford today (1 July), with operators and suppliers alike no doubt anxious to discover if they will be the recipient of a coveted Flame Award.
High intensity workouts bring faster results: study
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
The old workout mantra of “no pain, no gain” may be truer than first thought, based on new research from scientists in the US.
The Gym Group merger with Pure Gym stalled by Competition and Markets' Authority
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jun 2014
The proposed merger between The Gym Group and Pure Gym has been further delayed, after the Competition and Markets' Authority (CMA) yesterday referred the deal for an in-depth merger investigation. This is the first time the CMA has escalated a deal in this way.
Nanuku Resort & Spa Fiji features shark dives in addition to spa offering
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
The new Nanuku Resort & Spa has opened in what is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of Fiji’ – near to Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu island – offering guests a range of high-octane activities.
Washington DC councillors pass ‘fitness tax’ despite protests
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Washington DC city councillors have approved a controversial “fitness tax” on businesses such as health clubs and yoga studios, despite strong opposition from activity advocates.
Industry leaders to hatch inactivity strategy at regional forums
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums next month to develop a cross sector approach to tackling inactivity across the nation.
Google marches into wearables market with smartwatches and Google Fit platform
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went on sale last night (25 June) after being unveiled at Google's I/O developer conference in San Francisco
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service set for revamp
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) is to receive a shake-up in its back-room operations, with consultancy Leisure-net Solutions to take a more prominent role, working alongside Sheffield Hallam University to provide the NBS’s analysis and report writing services.
Disability report blasts leisure centres over accessibility
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
UK leisure centres are not doing enough to ensure their facilities are accessible for older people with sight issues, causing many to become inactive, according to a new report.
Pavigym appoints new UK sales director
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
Sports and health club flooring specialist Pavigym has recruited Alan Cuthbert to operate as its new UK sales director.
New Premier Training course to cover physical inactivity prevention and public health
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jun 2014
Premier Training International is to launch a new health and wellbeing course geared towards those working on community schemes aimed at tackling the UK’s physical inactivity crisis.
Fitness apps usage spikes 62 per cent in six months
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jun 2014
As the wearable tech market heats up with firms like Apple, Samsung and Google at the centre of a battle for supremacy, the latest figures from mobile research firm Flurry show that consumer appetite for fitness apps shows no sign of abating.
Tesco to take on dieting giants with fitness-focused eating plans
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jun 2014
Supermarket chain Tesco is to continue its push into the health and fitness market, with a new range of healthy food options in a similar vein to those offered by Weight Watchers and Slimming World.
Exclusive: Sports Direct targets up to 30 health club openings in coming weeks
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Jun 2014
Having launched the first Sports Direct Fitness.com gym earlier this week, the newest entrant to the health club industry is aiming to make an instant impact by opening up to 30 sites over the next couple of weeks.
D2F Fitness secures exclusive distribution rights to latest Reebok fitness line
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Jun 2014
Global fitness supplier RFE International has granted exclusive UK distribution rights of the new Reebok Professional line of fitness equipment to D2F Fitness.
Exclusive: Sports Direct assumes control of first health club
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA fitness site in Sale, Manchester – after a deal was finalised late last night.
ukactive CEO David Stalker: Obesity is a lifestyle condition
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
The prospect of the European Court of Justice ruling obesity as a disability due to an escalated employment tribunal is distracting focus from the key message of how to combat the condition, according to ukactive CEO David Stalker.
Premier Global appoints Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Jun 2014
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has appointed Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance with a remit of driving forward qualification and programme standards.
Most breast cancer patients not getting enough exercise: study
BY Chris Dodd | 16 Jun 2014
Exercise can be beneficial towards recovery after breast cancer, though a large number of surviving women do not meet current exercise guidelines, according to an American study published in the journal Cancer.
     
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3251 to 3270 of 3987 news stories
Flame 2014: Gyms still have lots to learn from Parkour, says pioneer Sébastien Foucan
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2014
Despite the growing shift towards functional training, health clubs can still learn plenty more from Parkour, according to one of the movement’s pioneers.
Flame Conference 2014 kicks off in Telford
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference got underway in Telford today (1 July), with operators and suppliers alike no doubt anxious to discover if they will be the recipient of a coveted Flame Award.
High intensity workouts bring faster results: study
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2014
The old workout mantra of “no pain, no gain” may be truer than first thought, based on new research from scientists in the US.
The Gym Group merger with Pure Gym stalled by Competition and Markets' Authority
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jun 2014
The proposed merger between The Gym Group and Pure Gym has been further delayed, after the Competition and Markets' Authority (CMA) yesterday referred the deal for an in-depth merger investigation. This is the first time the CMA has escalated a deal in this way.
Nanuku Resort & Spa Fiji features shark dives in addition to spa offering
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
The new Nanuku Resort & Spa has opened in what is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of Fiji’ – near to Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu island – offering guests a range of high-octane activities.
Washington DC councillors pass ‘fitness tax’ despite protests
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Washington DC city councillors have approved a controversial “fitness tax” on businesses such as health clubs and yoga studios, despite strong opposition from activity advocates.
Industry leaders to hatch inactivity strategy at regional forums
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums next month to develop a cross sector approach to tackling inactivity across the nation.
Google marches into wearables market with smartwatches and Google Fit platform
BY Jak Phillips | 26 Jun 2014
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went on sale last night (25 June) after being unveiled at Google's I/O developer conference in San Francisco
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service set for revamp
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) is to receive a shake-up in its back-room operations, with consultancy Leisure-net Solutions to take a more prominent role, working alongside Sheffield Hallam University to provide the NBS’s analysis and report writing services.
Disability report blasts leisure centres over accessibility
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
UK leisure centres are not doing enough to ensure their facilities are accessible for older people with sight issues, causing many to become inactive, according to a new report.
Pavigym appoints new UK sales director
BY Jak Phillips | 25 Jun 2014
Sports and health club flooring specialist Pavigym has recruited Alan Cuthbert to operate as its new UK sales director.
New Premier Training course to cover physical inactivity prevention and public health
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jun 2014
Premier Training International is to launch a new health and wellbeing course geared towards those working on community schemes aimed at tackling the UK’s physical inactivity crisis.
Fitness apps usage spikes 62 per cent in six months
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Jun 2014
As the wearable tech market heats up with firms like Apple, Samsung and Google at the centre of a battle for supremacy, the latest figures from mobile research firm Flurry show that consumer appetite for fitness apps shows no sign of abating.
Tesco to take on dieting giants with fitness-focused eating plans
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Jun 2014
Supermarket chain Tesco is to continue its push into the health and fitness market, with a new range of healthy food options in a similar vein to those offered by Weight Watchers and Slimming World.
Exclusive: Sports Direct targets up to 30 health club openings in coming weeks
BY Jak Phillips | 20 Jun 2014
Having launched the first Sports Direct Fitness.com gym earlier this week, the newest entrant to the health club industry is aiming to make an instant impact by opening up to 30 sites over the next couple of weeks.
D2F Fitness secures exclusive distribution rights to latest Reebok fitness line
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Jun 2014
Global fitness supplier RFE International has granted exclusive UK distribution rights of the new Reebok Professional line of fitness equipment to D2F Fitness.
Exclusive: Sports Direct assumes control of first health club
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA fitness site in Sale, Manchester – after a deal was finalised late last night.
ukactive CEO David Stalker: Obesity is a lifestyle condition
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Jun 2014
The prospect of the European Court of Justice ruling obesity as a disability due to an escalated employment tribunal is distracting focus from the key message of how to combat the condition, according to ukactive CEO David Stalker.
Premier Global appoints Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance
BY Jak Phillips | 17 Jun 2014
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has appointed Sarah Edmonds as head of standards and compliance with a remit of driving forward qualification and programme standards.
Most breast cancer patients not getting enough exercise: study
BY Chris Dodd | 16 Jun 2014
Exercise can be beneficial towards recovery after breast cancer, though a large number of surviving women do not meet current exercise guidelines, according to an American study published in the journal Cancer.
     
 


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