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Relationship Officer - Physical Activity and Sport
Salary: £40,005 - £43,824pa + local govt pension + benefits
Location: Westminster, London, UK
Company: City of Westminster Council


Contract Customer Services Manager
Salary: £27,500 - £28,500pa
Location: Horfield, Bristol, UK
Company: Everyone Active
Swim Teacher
Salary: Competitive
Location: Basildon
Company: Everyone Active
Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard (NPLQ required)
Salary: 9.50 ph
Location: Basildon
Company: Everyone Active
Team Leader
Salary: Competitive salary, excellent benefits
Location: Basildon
Company: Everyone Active
Team Leader
Salary: Competitive salary, excellent benefits
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bedminster
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competetive Salary
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active
Duty Manager
Salary: Full time position - up to £23k Circa
Location: Lutterworth
Company: Everyone Active
Fitness Manager
Location: Bracknell
Company: Everyone Active
Swim Teacher
Salary: Competitive
Location: Shipston-on-Stour
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competitive rates of pay
Location: Rickmansworth, UK
Company: Everyone Active
Swimming Teacher
Salary: Competitive rates of pay
Location: Watford, UK
Company: Everyone Active

Training directory

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in this issue

• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources


Property & tenders
30 acres at Clays Lane, Debden Green, Loughton
Location: Loughton, IG10 Company: Knight Frank
Tender: retail units at The Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle
Location: Grantham, Leicestershire Company: Belvoir Castle
To Let – Potterne Park Sports Ground
Location: Verwood, Dorset Company: AVISON YOUNG
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News headlines
Doctors plan to use exercise data from smartphones to initiate health interventions   Doctors plan to use exercise data from smartphones to initiate health interventions


By Kath Hudson

The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health of the nation, but failed to find the investment needed to boost the prevention agenda. In a nod to the physical activity sector, health secretary, Victoria Atkins, announced that the health service would be investing .... more>>
Jen Holland takes over leadership of one of the UK's largest trusts, Edinburgh Leisure   Jen Holland takes over leadership of one of the UK's largest trusts, Edinburgh Leisure


By Kath Hudson

Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June Peebles on 18 March. A qualified accountant, Holland has been director of strategic commissioning and partnerships at Scottish Borders Council since March 2019 and has a wealth of sector experience and insight, having .... more>>
Adidas and The Well HQ collaborate to deliver free training on supporting women around menstruation   Adidas and The Well HQ collaborate to deliver free training on supporting women around menstruation


By Kath Hudson

Adidas and its Breaking Barriers Academy has announced a partnership with female health experts, The Well HQ – led by Baz Moffatt – for the launch of a free training course to raise awareness about menstruation. It’s Time to Talk. Period: Advancing Menstrual Awareness in Sports covers subjects such as .... more>>

Walking 10,000 steps a day confirmed to reduce the health risks of being sedentary  
By Kath Hudson

Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps are able to offset the health risks of sedentary behaviour. The results, which were published .... more>>
Women’s health and sporting performance will be focus of new Centre of Excellence  
By Kath Hudson

Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport: a global hub for female health. Aiming to work with .... more>>
Everyone Active takes over iconic London Aquatics Centre, plans to invest £1 million  
By Kath Hudson

Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of the London Legacy Development Corporation. The stunning venue, designed by the late Zaha Hadid and .... more>>
Yale study shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s  
By Kath Hudson

According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow down the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s Disease, there is evidence it can also reverse the .... more>>
Eight leisure operators issued warnings over the use of biometric data  
By Kath Hudson

The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data of their employees to be used for attendance checks and the resulting salary payments. .... more>>
Soul Padel to get seed investment status – takes on Ben Davies as non-exec  
By Liz Terry

Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is in the process of securing seed investment status, which will enable backers to get tax breaks on .... more>>
As the strength training trend gathers pace, researchers highlight the benefits of keeping up the cardio  
By Kath Hudson

While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University. The .... more>>
Go fit confirms plans to enter the Italian market following release of strong financials  
By Kath Hudson

Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next year, following the release of strong year-end results for 2023. The company currently has 20 clubs: two in Portugal and the rest spread .... more>>
Brownlee brothers launch free AI tool to help triathletes  
By Kath Hudson

Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share their vast training knowledge with multisport enthusiasts. Designed to answer any .... more>>
Farrer tells government the physical activity sector is critical to fixing the UK’s sluggish economy  
By Liz Terry

Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the physical activity sector to support the NHS and tackle the UK’s pandemic of poor health and sluggish economy.   .... more>>
Living a longer, healthier life is bigger motivation to exercise than looking good, finds Life Time research  
By Kath Hudson

According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are placing increasing importance on their health and wellbeing. Of the 3,000 people polled .... more>>
Adidas and Bumble buddy up to tackle gymtimidation  
By Kath Hudson

Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people find gym buddies. The partnership has been formed in response to international .... more>>
As cost of living crisis reduces activity levels in the least well off. Mike Hill calls for subsidies and flexible provision  
By Kath Hudson

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on people's physical activity levels and there have been calls for interventions to make access more .... more>>

Features
Mental health

Editor’s letter:
Mental health


Liz Terry shares her thoughts
Alliance Leisure

Promotional feature:
Alliance Leisure


The future of leisure in times of austerity
Right to roam

Tourism:
Right to roam


Sweden is inviting everyone to come and stay – and indulge in a spot of wild camping. Jenny Kaiser from VisitSweden talks about the initiative
Aaron Simpson

Profile:
Aaron Simpson


Quintessentially is an exclusive concierge service for some of the world’s richest people. Co-founder Aaron Simpson reveals what wealthy people want
Introducing Gen Z

Trends:
Introducing Gen Z


How will this tech-savvy, social media-driven generation affect your business?
Fuelling fitness

News report:
Fuelling fitness


Fitness brand Reebok has partnered with global architecture practice Gensler to create 'Get Pumped' – a proposal which sees redundant gas stations across the US turned into fitness hubs
The show must go on

Arts & Culture:
The show must go on


When austerity hits hard, UK theatres adapt and get creative
Back to nature

Environment:
Back to nature


British wildlife is being attacked on many fronts. Stephanie Hilborne, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, wants to involve everyone in preserving nature
Maria Sharapova

People profile:
Maria Sharapova


Maria Sharapova – who's spent her life training on the pro tennis circuit – is bringing this experience to her fitness facility designs
Stephen Hulme

Profile:
Stephen Hulme


We look back on the career of Everyone Active CEO Stephen Hulme
Product news
Blink Tech launches XbotGo Chameleon AI sports cameraman

Blink Tech launches XbotGo Chameleon AI sports cameraman

FROM SPORT-KIT.NET

Blink Tech has announced the highly anticipated release of its XbotGo Chameleon, a new AI- powered sports tracking phone mount.
 
Team GB chooses Absolute Performance for Olympic gym contract for third time

Team GB chooses Absolute Performance for Olympic gym contract for third time

FROM SPORT-KIT.NET

Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design, supply and install three gyms for Team GB for the 2024 games in Paris.
 
Skillcourt UK launches at The Kia Oval, London

Skillcourt UK launches at The Kia Oval, London

FROM SPORT-KIT.NET

Skillcourt UK is thrilled to announce the official launch of its innovative platform at The Kia Oval in London.
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Company profile
Life Fitness

The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access to tailored solutions they need to target every segment of the fitness market.

The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access to tailored solutions they need to target every segment of the fitness market.
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Featured Suppliers
Unlocking wellness: bbspa_Group's UK expansion led by Kirsty MacCormick

bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry figure Kirsty MacCormick as co-founder and CEO.
  Unlocking wellness: bbspa_Group's UK expansion led by Kirsty MacCormick
Elevate registrations soar: a record-breaking start to Elevate 2024

Elevate, the premier event in the physical activity, fitness, sports therapy and performance sector, is thrilled to announce that registrations for its 2024 conference are now live – and the response has been nothing short of exceptional.
  Elevate registrations soar: a record-breaking start to Elevate 2024

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11-14 Apr 2024

FIBO Global Fitness

Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany



14-15 Apr 2024

Natural & Organic Products Europe

ExCel, London, United Kingdom



22-24 Apr 2024

UK Aufguss Championships

Galgorm Resort, York,



23-25 Apr 2024

ISPA Conference 2024

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, United States



28-30 Apr 2024

Spa Life Scotland

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow,



08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy



10-12 May 2024

Asia Pool & Spa Expo

China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China



13-16 May 2024

W3Spa EMEA

Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia , Italy



18-22 May 2024

Eco Resort Network

The Ravenala Attitude Hotel, Mauritius



23-24 May 2024

European Health Prevention Day

Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany



30-30 May 2024

Forum HOTel&SPA

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, France



30 May - 02 Jun 2024

Rimini Wellness

Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy



08-08 Jun 2024

Global Wellness Day

Worldwide, Various,



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