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Published on 04 November 2019
David Lloyd Clubs has revealed plans to spin off its HIIT-based group exercise format Blaze and
launch it onto the high street.
Published on 04 November 2019
Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits"
of swimming, after a report suggests that the activity saves the NHS more than £357m a year.
Published on 01 November 2019
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn
(€1.88bn, £1.62bn).
Published on 17 October 2019
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in the past four
years.
Published on 16 October 2019
Proposals for the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been submitted to
the city council’s planning department.
Published on 15 October 2019
The physical activity economy is now a US$828bn (€752bn, £655bn) market – and its value is
expected to grow further to US$1.1tn (€1tn, £870bn) by 2023.
Published on 30 September 2019
British Actor Maude Hirst has launched a mindfulness practice offering personalised online yoga,
meditation, movement meditation and theta healing.
Published on 23 September 2019
The average UK adult spends more than twice as long making tea as they do exercising each week.
Published on 13 September 2019
Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased The Bar Method – a low-
impact fitness franchise with 123 studios across US and Canada – for an undisclosed sum.
Published on 11 September 2019
Fitness Franchise F45 has signed a partnership deal with Everyone Active, which will see F45-
branded studios open at publicly-owned leisure centres.
Published on 06 September 2019
On the heels of wellness evidence spotlighting research showing that yoga breathing and
relaxation lower blood pressure as much as aerobic exercise, the nonprofit Global Wellness
Institute (GWI) is introducing its newly formed Yoga Therapy Initiative.
Published on 07 September 2019
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has said that "even a few minutes of exercise is good for you" –
hoping
that the simple message will encourage people to get more active. The new CMO guidance states that
any amount of physical activity is beneficial, overturning previous recommendations that physical
activity needed to last at least 10 minutes to bring benefits. The new guidelines are an update to
those released in 2011 and, for the first time, include tailored advice for pregnant women, new mums
and disabled adults.
Published on 06 September 2019
The NHS has published its guidance on how developers and health providers can collaborate to
deliver housing schemes and infrastructure projects which promote wellbeing among residents.
Published on 06 September 2019
Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Olympic champion Usain Bolt have joined a team of high
profile investors backing sports startup Let's Do This.
Published on 03 September 2019
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 15-acre inland surf park in Coleshill, less than seven miles
from Birmingham city centre.
Published on 30 August 2019
Fitness wear and apparel supplier Gymshark has opened its first Gymshark Lifting Club (GSLC),
combining a studio and fitness centre with an innovation hub, focusing on employee wellbeing and
brand innovation.
Published on 29 August 2019
The Gym Group has attributed strong growth in revenues and profits on a pipeline of new openings
and the success of its 'Live It' premium membership model.
Published on 29 August 2019
A major new national campaign is aiming to get people living with long-term health conditions more
physically active.
Published on 16 August 2019
DW Fitness First has launched its new Kit & Collect service, aimed at increasing secondary revenue
at its clubs by "turning its changing rooms into fitting rooms".
Published on 15 August 2019
Austria-based wellness operator Lanserhof has opened its first UK location at the historic Arts Club
in London.
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