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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.
Published on 03 August 2019
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie
Fitness.
Published on 02 August 2019
Boom cycle has revealed plans to open its fifth London site this September.
Published on 01 August 2019
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has announced half-yearly results up to the end of June
2019, showing a return to growth for its Midway Attractions and Resort Theme Parks divisions, and
revenue growth of 6.5 per cent compared to the first half of 2018 across the company.
Published on 01 August 2019
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a nonprofit research and educational resource for the
wellness industry, has launched a new white paper series with an aim to bring clear,
expert insights on how wellness is evolving now and into the future.
Published on 27 July 2019
Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green
light by the city council.
Published on 23 July 2019
The government is to promote physical activity as part of a range of measures to tackle the
causes of preventable ill-health.
Published on 15 July 2019
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a
full rebranding and retheming as Jurassic World – The Ride.
Published on 27 June 2019
A team of Loughborough University academics have launched an online resource to help early-
year practitioners and parents deliver physical development opportunities to children.
Published on 25 June 2019
Creating opportunities for older people to get physically active represents a major driver for
growth in public leisure, according to new research.
Published on 24 June 2019
The first stage in the preparation of a planning application for the proposed Eden Project North in the
UK has been completed, with the submission of an Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping
Report to Lancaster City Council.
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