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FitPro worldwide unveils Kevin Laferriere as new CEO
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as its new CEO.
24/7 Fitness opens in Birmingham's Fort Dunlop site
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
24/7 Fitness has taken over Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop building as the site for its fifth fitness club, continuing the former rubber wheel factory’s traditions by offering locals a place to shed their spare tyres.
Virgin Active reportedly poised for £1bn stock market floatation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close to appointing advisers on the process, according to a report in The Times.
Life1 Club launches in Hungary
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
A new fitness brand, Life1 Club, opened in the Hungarian city of Pecs – the country’s fifth largest city – in February.
Industry leaders identify key issues at active-net 2014
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
More than 140 UK health and fitness industry figures gathered at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry last week to do business, debate and network at the inaugural active-net conference – organised by Leisure-net Solutions.
New ‘Specialist Practitioner’ courses for PTs in diabetes and back pain
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
New ‘Level 4 Specialist Practitioner’ qualifications for personal trainers wanting to meet specific client needs in growing areas of complaint – caused by overeating and inactivity – have been launched by Focus Training.
Vivafit seals Indonesian master franchise agreement
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
Vivafit, the franchisor of women-only express gyms, has signed a master franchise agreement for Indonesia.
Premier Training teams up with Talwalkars in India
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
Premier Training International (PTI) has embarked on an international partnership with Talwalkars – one of India’s largest health club chains – to provide ongoing education, training and development to over 180 of its PTs and fitness professionals.
UK health club chains lead EU revenue rankings
BY Jak Phillips | 02 May 2014
UK-based health club chains Virgin Active and David Lloyd Leisure are leading the charge of Europe’s fitness sector, with 2013 revenues that place them first and second respectively among the continent’s top gym operators.
Public Health England unveils weight loss programme audit tool
BY Jak Phillips | 02 May 2014
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new Weight Management Economic Assessment Tool for public health professionals.
Speedflex opens first overseas facility in Dubai
BY Jak Phillips | 02 May 2014
Following its launch in the UK last year, circuit-based training concept Speedflex has announced the opening of its first overseas site, in Dubai.
Forces in Afghanistan peddle group cycling instructor training course
BY Jak Phillips | 01 May 2014
British troops in Afghanistan have undergone what is believed to be the first group cycling instructor training course to take place in the country, as they bid to keep their comrades fighting fit in every sense.
active-net 2014: ukactive chair Fred Turok outlines roadmap for ‘re-cutting of funding cake’
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Apr 2014
The health and fitness sector must continue to highlight - both at government level and with local GPs - the financial benefits of physical activity to achieve a redistribution of public funds, according to ukactive chair Fred Turok.
active-net 2014: Industry must take heed of microgym success
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Apr 2014
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt to the changing market exemplified by the surge of microgyms to avoid being left behind.
Celebrity fitness adviser and physical activity expert Greg Whyte to chair ukactive research board
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Apr 2014
Celebrity fitness advisor and sports and exercise science expert Professor Greg Whyte is to become the first chair of the ukactive Research Institute’s Scientific Advisory Board, the organisation has announced.
£31m Redcar leisure centre up and running
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Apr 2014
Operator Everyone Active has opened the doors to Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart following a £31m investment.
Fitness First outlines ambitious Asian expansion plan
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Apr 2014
Fitness First has announced it will invest more than US$140m (€101m, £83m) over the next five years as it bids to grow its footprint in Asia by around 60 per cent.
ukactive unveils benchmarking tool for physical activity facilities
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Apr 2014
ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and leisure centres, enabling them to compare how their facility is performing against the industry average and rival establishments.
Les Mills CEO responds to 'McDonalds of fitness' barb
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Apr 2014
Phillip Mills, CEO of New Zealand-based fitness giant Les Mills, has rejected criticism that his company’s standardised classes have caused the “McDonaldsisation” of the fitness industry, suggesting the critics misunderstand the purpose of the classes.
David Lloyd and Universal Music join forces to launch workout playlist app
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Apr 2014
David Lloyd Leisure has teamed up with Universal Music UK to launch an exclusive music app aimed at boosting performance during exercise.
     
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3291 to 3311 of 3959 news stories
FitPro worldwide unveils Kevin Laferriere as new CEO
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as its new CEO.
24/7 Fitness opens in Birmingham's Fort Dunlop site
BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014
24/7 Fitness has taken over Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop building as the site for its fifth fitness club, continuing the former rubber wheel factory’s traditions by offering locals a place to shed their spare tyres.
Virgin Active reportedly poised for £1bn stock market floatation
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close to appointing advisers on the process, according to a report in The Times.
Life1 Club launches in Hungary
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2014
A new fitness brand, Life1 Club, opened in the Hungarian city of Pecs – the country’s fifth largest city – in February.
Industry leaders identify key issues at active-net 2014
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
More than 140 UK health and fitness industry figures gathered at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry last week to do business, debate and network at the inaugural active-net conference – organised by Leisure-net Solutions.
New ‘Specialist Practitioner’ courses for PTs in diabetes and back pain
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
New ‘Level 4 Specialist Practitioner’ qualifications for personal trainers wanting to meet specific client needs in growing areas of complaint – caused by overeating and inactivity – have been launched by Focus Training.
Vivafit seals Indonesian master franchise agreement
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
Vivafit, the franchisor of women-only express gyms, has signed a master franchise agreement for Indonesia.
Premier Training teams up with Talwalkars in India
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
Premier Training International (PTI) has embarked on an international partnership with Talwalkars – one of India’s largest health club chains – to provide ongoing education, training and development to over 180 of its PTs and fitness professionals.
UK health club chains lead EU revenue rankings
BY Jak Phillips | 02 May 2014
UK-based health club chains Virgin Active and David Lloyd Leisure are leading the charge of Europe’s fitness sector, with 2013 revenues that place them first and second respectively among the continent’s top gym operators.
Public Health England unveils weight loss programme audit tool
BY Jak Phillips | 02 May 2014
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new Weight Management Economic Assessment Tool for public health professionals.
Speedflex opens first overseas facility in Dubai
BY Jak Phillips | 02 May 2014
Following its launch in the UK last year, circuit-based training concept Speedflex has announced the opening of its first overseas site, in Dubai.
Forces in Afghanistan peddle group cycling instructor training course
BY Jak Phillips | 01 May 2014
British troops in Afghanistan have undergone what is believed to be the first group cycling instructor training course to take place in the country, as they bid to keep their comrades fighting fit in every sense.
active-net 2014: ukactive chair Fred Turok outlines roadmap for ‘re-cutting of funding cake’
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Apr 2014
The health and fitness sector must continue to highlight - both at government level and with local GPs - the financial benefits of physical activity to achieve a redistribution of public funds, according to ukactive chair Fred Turok.
active-net 2014: Industry must take heed of microgym success
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Apr 2014
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt to the changing market exemplified by the surge of microgyms to avoid being left behind.
Celebrity fitness adviser and physical activity expert Greg Whyte to chair ukactive research board
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Apr 2014
Celebrity fitness advisor and sports and exercise science expert Professor Greg Whyte is to become the first chair of the ukactive Research Institute’s Scientific Advisory Board, the organisation has announced.
£31m Redcar leisure centre up and running
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Apr 2014
Operator Everyone Active has opened the doors to Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart following a £31m investment.
Fitness First outlines ambitious Asian expansion plan
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Apr 2014
Fitness First has announced it will invest more than US$140m (€101m, £83m) over the next five years as it bids to grow its footprint in Asia by around 60 per cent.
ukactive unveils benchmarking tool for physical activity facilities
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Apr 2014
ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and leisure centres, enabling them to compare how their facility is performing against the industry average and rival establishments.
Les Mills CEO responds to 'McDonalds of fitness' barb
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Apr 2014
Phillip Mills, CEO of New Zealand-based fitness giant Les Mills, has rejected criticism that his company’s standardised classes have caused the “McDonaldsisation” of the fitness industry, suggesting the critics misunderstand the purpose of the classes.
David Lloyd and Universal Music join forces to launch workout playlist app
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Apr 2014
David Lloyd Leisure has teamed up with Universal Music UK to launch an exclusive music app aimed at boosting performance during exercise.
     
 


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