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Farrer tells government the physical activity sector is critical to fixing the UK’s sluggish economy
01 Feb 2024
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
28 Aug 2023
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
22 Aug 2023
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
30 Mar 2023
A 13-year study by researchers at Harvard University has shown for the first time that
18 Mar 2023
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
24 Feb 2023
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
23 Feb 2023
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
03 Feb 2023
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
24 Jan 2023
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
11 Jan 2023
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
17 Oct 2022
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
23 Jun 2022
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
06 May 2022
Being physically active can counter the damage of diabetes by enabling the activation of a
03 Feb 2022
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
07 Jul 2021
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
02 Jun 2021
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
01 Apr 2021
There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One
28 Feb 2021
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to close and thousands
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
17 Feb 2021
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
15 Feb 2021
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
07 Jan 2021
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
18 Dec 2020
A Swedish study has shown that people with type 2 diabetes are much more likely
23 Nov 2020
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
20 Oct 2020
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
07 Sep 2020
Gyms and health clubs are a cornerstone of the global recovery from COVID-19 – and
14 Jul 2020
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
04 Mar 2020
Obesity should be classed as a form of premature ageing, due to it predisposing people
30 Jan 2020
A single minute of exercise per week is enough to provide health benefits to people
23 Dec 2019
WellCare of Georgia has signed a partnership deal with Fitbit, which will see fitness trackers
20 Nov 2019
People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent
10 Oct 2019
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
05 Sep 2019
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle cure".
23 Aug 2019
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
21 Aug 2019
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has launched a review into the NHS Health
13 Aug 2019
Thousands of people at risk of Type 2 diabetes will be given digital support –
18 Jul 2019
Exercise has the ability to improve brain function in previously sedentary, overweight individuals. The University
19 Jun 2019
Northumbria University (NU) has set out to uncover in detail the important role that structured
02 May 2019
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
22 Oct 2018
A new tool has been launched to help healthcare professionals talk to patients about the
12 Sep 2018
Ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has made a passionate call for the government to finally recognise
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
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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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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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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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Belinda Steward
MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
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Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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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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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
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Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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Current vacancies
Civic Partnership Manager Everyone Active
£35,000 - £40,000 + benefits
Bristol, United Kingdom
Current vacancies
Chief Executive Officer Redbridge Sports & Leisure
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Barkingside, Essex, United Kingdom
Sport Centre Team Leader Harrow School
£29,500pa + pension + benefits
Harrow, London, United Kingdom
Fitness Instructor University of Brighton
£23,144 to £25,138pa
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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