Fit for Sport and Next Generation have announced the winners of the first ever Fitter Schools UK Challenge, which aimed to increase the level of physical activity in children and improve their fitness levels.
From the 2,500 schools and one million children across the UK that took part in the challenge, one primary and one secondary school have been announced the winners for showing the most significant improvement in pupils’ health and fitness over a five month period.
As the winning secondary school, The Royal Liberty School in Romford, Essex, recorded the most percentage increase in pupils’ fitness between Februaury and June this year. The school has won £45,000 of fitness equipment from the Life Fitness Circuit Series.
The winning primary school is Cottingley Primary School in Leeds, which will receive around £5,000 of sports kit and coaching services.
Children took a range of two-minute tests including star jumps and shuttle runs to judge their fitness levels at various stages throughout the challenge.
Dean Horridge, MD of Fit for Sport, says: “We’ve been overwhelmed with the response we’ve had to the Challenge. So many schools entered and the feedback we’ve had has been really positive.”
Fit for Sport and Next Generation have announced the winners of the first ever Fitter Schools UK Challenge, which aimed to increase the level of physical activity in children and improve their fitness levels.
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coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
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range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at-
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Fit for Sport and Next Generation have announced the winners of the first ever Fitter Schools UK Challenge, which aimed to increase the level of physical activity in children and improve their fitness levels.
From the 2,500 schools and one million children across the UK that took part in the challenge, one primary and one secondary school have been announced the winners for showing the most significant improvement in pupils’ health and fitness over a five month period.
As the winning secondary school, The Royal Liberty School in Romford, Essex, recorded the most percentage increase in pupils’ fitness between Februaury and June this year. The school has won £45,000 of fitness equipment from the Life Fitness Circuit Series.
The winning primary school is Cottingley Primary School in Leeds, which will receive around £5,000 of sports kit and coaching services.
Children took a range of two-minute tests including star jumps and shuttle runs to judge their fitness levels at various stages throughout the challenge.
Dean Horridge, MD of Fit for Sport, says: “We’ve been overwhelmed with the response we’ve had to the Challenge. So many schools entered and the feedback we’ve had has been really positive.”
Fit for Sport and Next Generation have announced the winners of the first ever Fitter Schools UK Challenge, which aimed to increase the level of physical activity in children and improve their fitness levels.
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
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In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of
excellence.
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game
Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a
range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at-
hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.