body image news

A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to help girls embrace activity during puberty and reduce the rising ... More

David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people overcome the negative effects – both physical and mental – ... More

Children and young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital wellness technologies which track and manage their fitness and health. According ... More

As spas around the world prepare to start operating once more, industry webinars focus on reopening strategies, the role of online learning and on treatments ... More

Cognitive Design have designed a gym in Georgia, US, with an emphasis on shared experiences, body image, dignity, motivation and community engagement. Clarity Fitness describes ... More

A new app using augmented reality (AR) aims to motivate people to get more active by showing, in real-time, what they would look like if ... More

The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) has released details of this year's conference, which will take place on 29 November at The King's Fund in ... More

Adidas reveals world's first fully recyclable running shoe, a virtual reality tour of the universe narrated by Stephen Hawking to launch in 2020, Bodystreet plans ... More

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has chosen body image as the theme for its Mental Health Awareness Week this year. Taking place from 13 to ... More

On 6 March, two days before International Women’s Day, 230 wellness professionals from across the US and beyond convened in New York City for the ... More

As a new year approaches, the editors of Spa Opportunities bring you a list of 18 of the most anticipated spa openings for 2018. 1. ... More

Swimwear policies have been relaxed at 96 pools across the UK after a survey showed parents were too concerned about their body image to take ... More

Women-only swimming sessions could hold the key to improving numbers, according to an initiative by leisure centre operator Serco. The number of women taking part ... More

A new holistic wellbeing destination spa is opening in the Greek Peloponnese next May. Designed to enable health and personal transformation, the Euphoria Retreat will ... More

Girls are missing out on the benefits of physical activity due to mounting pressures, a study has revealed. Data released today (7 November) by the ... More

Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing bodies getting involved to stimulate participation. NGBs such as British ... More

Blink Fitness has urged its members to put ‘mood above muscle’ as part of a month-long initiative in which the US gym chain’s mirrors will ... More

Grassroots athletics clubs across England will support members and people in their wider community with mental health problems by appointing designated volunteers. The Mental Health ... More

énergie Group is aiming to promote healthy lifestyles and positive body image through the launch of a new national social media campaign called #LoveYourSelfie. Being ... More

Often the catalyst for a well-intentioned new year health kick, the millions of fitness DVDs found in stockings around the world over Christmas may actually ... More

Scientists have warned of the dangers of purchasing weight loss or workout supplements over the internet, amid increasing evidence such products are at risk of ... More

Despite the social media furore over Protein World’s recent ‘beach body ready’ campaign, the fitness industry needs to stand strong and continue to challenge the ... More

The backlash against a controversial advertising campaign for Protein World weight-loss products – which critics say promotes negative body issues – continues to grow, with ... More

Demonstrating the additional benefits of physical activity – such as improvements in concentration and behaviour and body image – is one of the key pillars ... More

MPs attending the first ever first Parliamentary Debate on physical activity have agreed the government has a large role to play in kickstarting a reversal ... More