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23 May 2022
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
01 Jan 2021
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
24 Jul 2020
Children and young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital wellness
20 May 2020
As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on
26 Mar 2020
Cognitive Design have designed a gym in Georgia, US, with an emphasis on shared experiences,
05 Feb 2020
A new app using augmented reality (AR) aims to motivate people to get more active
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
31 Jul 2019
The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) has released details of this year's conference, which will
29 Apr 2019
Adidas reveals world's first fully recyclable running shoe, a virtual reality tour of the universe
17 Apr 2019
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has chosen body image as the theme for its Mental
13 Mar 2018
On 6 March, two days before International Women’s Day, 230 wellness professionals from across the
31 Dec 2017
As a new year approaches, the editors of Spa Opportunities bring you a list of
29 Nov 2017
Swimwear policies have been relaxed at 96 pools across the UK after a survey showed
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
21 Nov 2017
Women-only swimming sessions could hold the key to improving numbers, according to an initiative by
20 Nov 2017
A new holistic wellbeing destination spa is opening in the Greek Peloponnese next May. Designed
07 Nov 2017
Girls are missing out on the benefits of physical activity due to mounting pressures, a
23 Jan 2017
Physicist turned tech entrepreneur Raj Sareen has created the Styku 3D Body Scanner, which aims
03 Oct 2016
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
10 Jun 2016
Blink Fitness has urged its members to put ‘mood above muscle’ as part of a
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19 Apr 2016
Grassroots athletics clubs across England will support members and people in their wider community with
10 Feb 2016
énergie Group is aiming to promote healthy lifestyles and positive body image through the launch
13 Jan 2016
Often the catalyst for a well-intentioned new year health kick, the millions of fitness DVDs
28 Oct 2015
Scientists have warned of the dangers of purchasing weight loss or workout supplements over the
22 Jun 2015
Despite the social media furore over Protein World’s recent ‘beach body ready’ campaign, the fitness
28 Apr 2015
The backlash against a controversial advertising campaign for Protein World weight-loss products – which critics
19 Feb 2015
Demonstrating the additional benefits of physical activity – such as improvements in concentration and behaviour
19 Nov 2014
MPs attending the first ever first Parliamentary Debate on physical activity have agreed the government
08 Oct 2014
Several physical activity organisations are among the nominees for the 2014 Body Confidence Awards –
18 Sep 2014
Botox injections that induce temporary paralysis of muscles in the upper face – to reduce
15 Sep 2014
Health messages and pictures of what a healthy and unhealthy BMI look like should be
27 Jun 2012
Image: The new guide has been designed for parents A new guide launched by non-profit
20 Apr 2012
The winners of the first ever Body Confidence Awards were announced at an event held
26 Oct 2011
Junior equalities minister Lynne Featherstone has called for health club operators to stop using "models
11 Jan 2010
Concerns over body image is among the most common reasons preventing people from joining health
23 Nov 2009
Exercise itself, rather than actual physical fitness, can convince people that they look better, according
03 Nov 2009
A new survey has revealed that 90 per cent of adults believe we care too
23 Jul 2009
Karkloof Spa in the Midlands area of South Africa has introduced a new Jenergy programme,
16 Nov 2007
The Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has released a report titled It’s Time, which
02 Nov 2004
New research by Cornell University has shown that visiting a destination spa leaves visitors feeling
05 Mar 2004
Greens Health & Fitness has rolled out its five-week new member induction and retention programme
9 Aug 2001
Nine out of 10 women say they are unhappy with their bodies, according to a
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Dr Jonathan Leary
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“It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time”
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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“Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people”
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Dr Paul Bedford talks
to Jak Phillips about
the double-edged
sword of the strength
training trend and his
ambitions for the sector
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Although there’s much talk about working with
health services, research from SLC suggests
there’s much work to do before the sector is
ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the
experts to identify barriers and solutions
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