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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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REPs changes CPD guidelines
BY Tom Walker | 10 Jun 2009
Changes have been made to how members of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) can earn their Continual Professional Development (CPD) points.
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CYQ approves first South African training centre
BY Tim Nash | 02 Jun 2009
Exercise Training and Sports Academy (eta) in South Africa has signed up to become the first approved centre in the country to be accredited by health and fitness awarding body Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ).
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£11m for apprenticeship schemes
BY Pete Hayman | 19 May 2009
Nearly 3,000 more apprenticeship places are to be made available to young people after the government unveiled an £11m funding package in a bid to increase the number of training opportunities.
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Annual fitness industry survey launched
BY Caroline Wilkinson | 18 May 2009
SkillsActive's sixth UK Working in Fitness Survey - one of the largest annual surveys of people working in the UK health and fitness sector - has been launched online.
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SHOKK unveils new Brixton facility
BY Pete Hayman | 15 May 2009
A new SHOKK facility has opened to the public at a youth centre in Brixton, south London, as the result of a partnership between the youth fitness brand and South Central Youth Charity.
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REPs' member survey
BY Tim Nash | 15 Apr 2009
More than 1,600 fitness professionals - including current Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) members, past members and non-members - have taken part in a survey designed to evaluate the services the Register offers.
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REPs plans new test centres
BY Tim Nash | 15 Apr 2009
The Register of Exercise Professionals is working with awarding bodies and training providers to establish Test Centres nationwide to help assess people's knowledge and skills against recognised standards.
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CYQ launches new Leisure Management NVQ
BY Tim Nash | 06 Apr 2009
A selection of duty managers and supervisors at three Hampshire leisure centres are the first in the UK to start an advanced apprenticeship leading to a new qualification from Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ).
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Link4Life secures NHS funding
BY Tim Nash | 06 Apr 2009
Link4Life, the sports trust working in the borough of Rochdale, is to receive direct funding from the NHS to provide free access to its Shokk youth gyms for eight- to 15-year-olds.
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