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Factor GX for Fitness First Spain
BY Tom Walker | 20 Aug 2009
As part of a campaign to promote group exercise (GX) in its clubs, Fitness First Spain recently ran a three-month competition for the best group fitness instructor across the whole Fitness First Spain network - The GX Factor.
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Bed workouts kicking up a storm
BY Tom Walker | 20 Aug 2009
While some of us were slogging it out at the gym last month, others were happily trying to stay in shape in their own beds.
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Curves opens in Edinburgh
BY Tom Walker | 20 Aug 2009
Women-only health club chain, Curves, has opened a new 2,000sq ft club in Musselburgh, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Leisure centre for Charnwood
BY Helen Patenall | 12 Aug 2009
A £3.1m project to transform South Charnwood Swimming Pool in Leicestershire into a leisure centre is nearing completion.
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Dance classes and teen fitness on the up
BY Tom Walker | 10 Aug 2009
Dance classes, teen fitness and exercise involving a mind-body aspect are among the strands of gym activities that are expected to increase in popularity over the next decade.
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New £20m pool unveiled in Corby
BY Pete Hayman | 29 Jul 2009
A new £20m Olympic-sized swimming pool, which has been included as a potential training facility for teams ahead of the London 2012 Games, has officially opened in Corby, Northamptonshire.
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Sunbeds linked to cancer by IARC report
BY Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2009
A report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has declared that there is a "clear link" between sunbeds and skin cancer.
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Catterick Garrison leisure centre opens
BY Tom Walker | 28 Jul 2009
A £21m leisure centre has opened at Catterick
Garrison in North Yorkshire. Facilities at the centre include a six-lane 25m swimming pool, two learner pools, a six-court sports hall and a 40-station health club.
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Natural England to tackle obesity
BY Tom Walker | 27 Jul 2009
Natural England has joined in the battle to ease the UK's obesity burden by launching a new manifesto, titled Natural Health Service.
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ISPAL joins forces with NSA
BY Tom Walker | 23 Jul 2009
The Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL) has become the first national institute to be awarded Academy Provider status by the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure (NSA).
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Physical exercise recommended for over-65s
BY Tom Walker | 23 Jul 2009
A survey by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has highlighted the importance of physical exercise in the prevention of chronic conditions among people over the age of 65.
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Marlow club completes revamp
BY Tom Walker | 21 Jul 2009
The Marlow Club in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, has completed a revamp of its facilities which included the installation of the Milon Circuit equipment.
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Topped out Louth centre gets new name
BY Tom Walker | 14 Jul 2009
East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) has revealed the new name for the £12m leisure centre being built in Louth, Lincolnshire.
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Dollan Aqua to undergo structural repairs
BY Helen Patenall | 10 Jul 2009
Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride is set to
undergo a £7m overhaul. The leisure centre closed
its door to the public last year when a routine
inspection revealed that the concrete structure of
the Grade-A listed building had deteriorated.
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SQA recognised by REPs
BY Tom Walker | 10 Jul 2009
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has added SQA qualifications in Fitness to the list of approved qualifications.
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EHFA and IHRSA sign cooperation agreement
BY Tom Walker | 07 Jul 2009
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) have reached an agreement over each association's role in Europe.
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New equipment for Richmond sites
BY Tom Walker | 07 Jul 2009
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council has completed a £90,000 upgrade of four of its publicly-operated health clubs.
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Revamp for Comber Leisure
BY Helen Patenall | 02 Jul 2009
Comber Leisure Centre in Comber, County Down, Northern Ireland, is to undergo a £1.5m revamp.
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