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IDEA predicts future trends
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2010
The global membership organisation for exercise professionals, IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA), has published the results of its 15th annual IDEA Fitness Programs & Equipment Trends Report.
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Activity while young strengthens bones
BY Luke Tuchscherer | 27 Jul 2010
Physical activity when young increases bone density and size and potentially stave off osteoporosis, according to a new thesis.
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FIA teams up with PPL over licenses
BY Tom Walker | 23 Jul 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is assisting PPL - the music licensing company which represents performers and record companies - to undertake a consultation exercise to determine a fair and equitable tariff for the use of recorded music within fitness facilities.
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Exercise reduces cognitive impairments
BY Tom Walker | 22 Jul 2010
Women who are physically active have a lower risk of cognitive impairment in late-life, compared to those who are inactive.
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2010 Flame award winners announced
BY Tom Walker | 16 Jul 2010
The winners of this year's Fitness Industry Association's (FIA) FLAME Awards were announced at the Ball of Fire ceremony held in Cheltenham on Wednesday (14 July).
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PTI reports increase in course applicants
BY Pete Hayman | 13 Jul 2010
Training provider Premier Training International (PTI) has reported a 48 per cent increase in the number of people that have applied to study for health and fitness qualifications.
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"Indoor outdoor" product for Soho Gyms
BY Tom Walker | 05 Jul 2010
Independent health club chain Soho Gyms has launched a new initiative which it hopes will help members get the full benefit of using a traditional indoor cross-trainer while outside and on the move.
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Fitness First commits to inclusion
BY Tom Walker | 05 Jul 2010
Health club operator Fitness First has had the first group of its clubs accredited through the Inclusive Fitness Initiative's (IFI) National Sports Foundation (NSF) Programme.
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FIA members to benefit from VPL discount
BY Tom Walker | 02 Jul 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has negotiated a 24 per cent discount for its members on payments to the Video Performance Limited (VPL).
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EHFA training scheme enters final phase
BY Tom Walker | 01 Jul 2010
An initiative designed to establish a pan-European set of standards for trainers in the health and fitness sector is entering its final phase.
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Norman Basson announces retirement
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2010
Norman Basson, founder of Premier Training International, has announced his retirement after a number of years working within the health and fitness industry.
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Samurai sword classes gaining popularity
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jun 2010
Samurai swords, once the weapon of choice for Japanese warriors, are now being used by women to fight the flab in a new fitness craze in Tokyo.
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Scottish dance – the next trend?
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jun 2010
Move over the Diski Dance and Bollywood fitness classes - a new source of inspiration for dance-based gym sessions can be found much closer to home: Scotland.
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Fitness key to a love life later on
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jun 2010
Looking to boost gym membership among older adults? Then why not try this selling point: regular exercise is a key ingredient to maintaining a love life into your 80s.
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Insurance discount for fitness sector
BY Tom Walker | 25 Jun 2010
Members of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) can now enjoy up to a 30 per cent discount on insurance premiums through the Health Commitment Statement (HCS), an alternative to PAR-Q developed by the FIA.
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New workplace health scheme unveiled
BY Pete Hayman | 16 Jun 2010
A new pilot workplace health programme - Workplace Activator - has been unveiled in London in a bid to encourage employees to become more physically active.
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