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Sport, parks, & leisure
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Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the London Marathon - the big event of the year which everyone aspires to participate in. Speaking in the latest issue ">HCM, Tötzke says he has a clear growth strategy of reaching 170 Hyrox events around the world by 2027, in
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This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa by providing inclusive opportunities during the summer holidays, according to new follow-up insight. The programme is run in partnership with trade body, UK Active. The figures show 82 per cent of children who took part
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Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors via its membership option, Everyone Wellness, which gives them tools to support their overall health. Through a partnership with clinical experts, HealthHero, members can now get a phone or video
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A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including gyms and health clubs – could see not-for-profit leisure trusts benefitting from up to £78 million of VAT savings a year across the UK. The proposed changes, which would involve the creation of 'Agency Agreements'
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Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago, according to Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Report 22-23, which was published today (7 December 2023). Overall activity levels are unchanged from last year, but are up 3.8 per cent on
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Google has just released Gemini, a new multimodal AI which is being billed as a "ChatGPT Killer". Unlike ChatGPT, it can take inputs in text, code, audio, image and video, making it far more powerful and extending the range of applications. Gemini comes in three sizes – Ultra, Pro and Nano – to function across a
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Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout programmes that focus on core strength and balance. Founded by Robert Kaeding, Gibbon Slacklines has been instrumental in popularising the concept of slacklining – similar to tightrope walking – around the world. The
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New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England – ie, the number of years people live without debilitating disease – can vary by up to 17 years, depending on where they live. This – in turn – leads to lifespans that are shortened by up to nine years for people living
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden its reach and benefit more people and to this end, UK Active is inviting operators to engage with its new inclusion self-assessment tool. The tool – called Equality, Diversity and
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The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants equivalent to approximately US$25,000 for pioneering, UK-based organisations to empower a new generation of girls to take their first steps into dance. Girls in the UK are more than twice as likely as boys to report poor mental
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The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia Castille in Madrid, with the timing designed to coincide with the Spanish Presidency of the European Council, in the second half of 2023 The two-day event has been designed to explore the opportunities for promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact on
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Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it comes to managing and treating mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The finding comes from research conducted by the University of South Australia (UOSA) in Adelaide, Australia and published in the
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Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the road race division of Disney Sports Enterprises. The Run Disney race series is one of the largest race organisations in the US, with more than 170,000 runners participating in events each race season, plus
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The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come under the umbrella of CIMSPA. Created and launched by Lindsey Simpson and Katie Lewis co-founders of Workplace Mental Wealth Ltd in 2021, The Pledge was established to enable companies to 'publicly commit and take
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The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now accepting reservations. Set to open its doors in February 2024 at the One Za'abeel development in Dubai, the property marks the debut for Siro – a new, fitness and recovery brand developed by Kerzner International. Siro
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Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a person needs to take each day, in order to significantly reduce the risk of premature death. A team, led by the University of Granada (UGR) in Spain, conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of data from
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The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture. The Annual Life Trends report shows that half of people globally are significantly
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The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last night (26 October), as the winners of the prestigious ukactive Awards 2023 were announced at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The Awards, sponsored by STA, saw Professor Greg Whyte OBE and award-winning
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As cryotherapy takes the world by storm, founder of CET CryoSpas Colin Edgar shares his expert advice about the major do’s and dont's of cold water bathing. Formerly the preserve of elite athletes, cold-water immersion therapy has rapidly gained popularity with the general public. This boost in popularity has
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A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US following a deal between Travel + Leisure Co and Sports Hospitality Ventures (SHV) – the hotel and resorts licensee for the Sports Illustrated brand in North America and the Caribbean. Each Sports Illustrated
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Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via a soft launch at Dick's Sporting Goods in the US, has finally unveiled its new line via a dedicated website at www.nikestrength.com. Picking up on the trend for strength training, the company lined up longtime partner,
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Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club in central Watford, Forest House Health and Wellness, with a group of health and fitness specialists. Along with Williams and Edwards, the co-founding members are: Steve Lewis, chairman, Bharat Hindocha, CFO, Raj
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A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those working in sports and physical activity make better use of emerging technologies. Called Roster, the new platform will deliver accredited content covering subjects such as artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, blockchain, DAOs, NFTs and
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Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los Angeles Rams NFL team. Designed to "energise and inspire fans and fitness enthusiasts alike", the collaboration will present Xponential with the opportunity to offer its fitness concepts to an entirely new audience. As
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More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered at the Royal Society of Arts in London on 28 September to launch the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England. The event, Positive experiences for children and young people: A spotlight on physical
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