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in this issue
• 'Dormant millions' to help enhance sports facilities
• Companies 'missing the fitness trick'
• Industry calls for 'fairer' alcohol rules
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| Training directory |
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By Pete Hayman
Work is now underway on the construction of the
new £27m Hengrove Leisure Centre in Bristol, which
will be delivered by the local authority and
Bristol Active Leisure (BAL) through a private
finance initiative (PFI). More>> |
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By Pete Hayman
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has revealed that its
new £11m health and fitness club at Sandy Park in
Exeter, Devon, is scheduled to open to the public
on 13 December. More>> |
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By Tom Walker
Archial Architects has completed a £640,000
refurbishment and gym extension at the University
of Essex in Colchester. The project is part of a
larger £1.4m upgrade of the facility. More>> |
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| health club management features |
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Exercise management:
Data mining
Exercise management systems are one of the most useful tools available to fitness clubs, so why aren't more managers using the data they collect?
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Exercise prescription:
Making it personal
FitPro's education manager Laura McStay investigates the different approaches to exercise prescription
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Corporate fitness:
Corporate outreach
Is corporate wellness a market that more health club operators should be tapping in to?
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Olympic legacy:
Enduring appeal
Mike Hill visits the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre in Australia to see what London can learn about fulfilling its Olympic legacy promise
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| news in brief |
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29 Jul 2010
Running school enters Ireland
The Running School has opened its first franchise in Ireland, at the Sports Injuries Sports Medicine Clinic in Castlebar, County Mayo. More>> |
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30 Jul 2010
Mayor launches London cycle hire scheme
London mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled the capital's new Barclays Cycle Hire scheme, which forms part of wider proposals to increase the number of Londoners taking up cycling. More>>
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27 Jul 2010
Kentish Town Sports Centre reopens
The Kentish Town Sports Centre in London reopened yesterday (26 July) following a comprehensive £25m redevelopment of the Grade II-listed Victorian building. More>>
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27 Jul 2010
New equipment for Western Isles facilities
Two leisure centres located on the Outer Hebrides of Scotland are set to benefit from the installation of new cardiovascular equipment under plans announced by the local authority. More>>
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27 Jul 2010
Horley Leisure Centre contractor appointed
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) has appointed Holland-based Pellikaan Construction to build a new £7.5m leisure centre on the site of a former school in Horley, Surrey. More>>
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27 Jul 2010
Durham youth activity scheme gets HLF grant
A scheme in West Durham aiming to give young people aged 13-25 the chance to go climbing, caving, kayaking and exploring mines has been given a £49,300 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). More>>
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26 Jul 2010
Work starts on Oxford leisure scheme
Work has started on a scheme to redevelop Oxford's Barton Pool, which is set to boast a new 40-station gym, improved changing facilities and a new reception area. More>>
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| featured suppliers |
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A focus for your Active Ageing Programme
As the population ages, health clubs need to ensure they
have specific programming and facilities geared for those
more advanced in age but still determined to stay active and healthy.
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| product news |
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Dry float from Dalesauna
FROM FITNESS-KIT.NET
Dalesauna has unveiled its Dry Float System. Created to be
quieter and less mechanical than its predecessors, the
equipment can be used to give clients body wraps, or for
thalassotherapy treatments.
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Athena Lockers launch at LIW
Garran Leisure Solutions have over 50 years’ experience in designing,
manufacturing and installing quality lockers. The new Athena Range has
been created specifically for the leisure industry and combines security
with strength and practicality.
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Matrix Fitness Systems
Matrix Fitness Systems’ goal is to make commercial fitness
equipment that stands out and sets new industry standards.
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Octane Fitness UK Ltd
Octane Fitness is a premium, x-trainer only supplier with a
difference. The Pro3700 IFI model is the first elliptical x-trainer
to receive IFI Stage 2 accreditation, making it ideal for beginners
and IFI users.
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