A total of 82 per cent of local authorities in England have so far signed up to take part in the government's £140m free swimming scheme.
The initiative is a key part of plans to leave a lasting legacy from London 2012, giving people up and down the country more opportunities to get active.
In total, 291 councils are to offer free swimming to the over 60s while 211 (60 per cent) will open their pools for free to both the over 60s and those aged 16 and under.
The figures were announced by culture secretary Andy Burnham, who said: "Getting people more active is vital to the health of the nation and to tackling obesity.
"With 2012 approaching, now is the time for big ideas to help people make a change in their lifestyle. Swimming is fun and has universal appeal, and yet charges can deter people."
A total of 82 per cent of local authorities in England have so far signed up to take part in the government's £140m free swimming scheme.
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
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.
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to
gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international
software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
A total of 82 per cent of local authorities in England have so far signed up to take part in the government's £140m free swimming scheme.
The initiative is a key part of plans to leave a lasting legacy from London 2012, giving people up and down the country more opportunities to get active.
In total, 291 councils are to offer free swimming to the over 60s while 211 (60 per cent) will open their pools for free to both the over 60s and those aged 16 and under.
The figures were announced by culture secretary Andy Burnham, who said: "Getting people more active is vital to the health of the nation and to tackling obesity.
"With 2012 approaching, now is the time for big ideas to help people make a change in their lifestyle. Swimming is fun and has universal appeal, and yet charges can deter people."
A total of 82 per cent of local authorities in England have so far signed up to take part in the government's £140m free swimming scheme.
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
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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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.
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to
gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international
software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.