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A group of American scientists believe they are close to creating a drug that could mimic the effects of cardiovascular exercise.
The team, from the Duke School of Medicine in America, has been studying the biochemistry of muscles for almost 20 years.
Their latest discovery could be used to help chronically ill, overweight or immobile people stay fit, but is unlikely to be effective enough to replace genuine physical activity in the fit and healthy.
A group of American scientists believe they are close to creating a drug that could mimic the effects of cardiovascular exercise.
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The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
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At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
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Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
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More than one in five (27 per cent) Americans belonged to a health club or
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Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
EGYM has announced an integration with a leading UK-based software company Fisikal to enhance its
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Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
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Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
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A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
23 Jun 2022
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
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The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
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A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
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F45 will be launching its first studio in a hotel in Q3 2022, following a
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Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
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David Lloyd has introduced a small-group training programme called Delta to the range of classes
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Post-operative heart surgery patients could begin their road to fitness recovery much earlier than previously
15 Jun 2022
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
15 Jun 2022
Oliver Lee OBE will be taking the position of CEO at Places Leisure from July.
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
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Basic-Fit has opened its 600th club in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in the Pays de la
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“7 in 10 girls actively avoid activity during their period. This can lead to long-term absences and habits that are difficult to reverse”
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