New data reveals the top podcast to meet fitness goals
A NEW study has revealed the best podcast to start in 2024 for those looking to improve their health and fitness. The research conducted by no deposit bonus codes guide NoDepositFriend analysed data from Spotify for more than 20,000 podcasts, looking at the total number of reviews and average listener ratings. Each podcast was awarded […]
Simon Williams becomes brand ambassador for Absolute Performance
SW Fitness and Coaching’s Simon Williams has been named as a brand ambassador for Cardiff-based Absolute Performance. In his new role he will assist Absolute Performance in selecting and developing products for Hyrox training and will draw upon his experiences to inspire athletes and provide valuable tips for those looking to improve their Hyrox performance […]
Patients to benefit from NHS physiotherapy in gyms under pilot
PHYSIOTHERAPY patients are being offered treatment in gyms and leisure centres in an innovative pilot which aims to make care more convenient by bringing it closer to home. Guy’s and St Thomas’ has partnered with ukactive to improve access to musculoskeletal rehabilitation and therapy services in the community. Around half of the team’s referrals are […]
Lionesses legend and Sports Minister join speakers for Active Uprising
ENGLAND football star Jill Scott MBE has been revealed as a headline guest speaker for this year’s Active Uprising, joining leaders from across sport, health and politics. The former Lioness has become one of one of TV’s most recognised sports personalities and was recently announced as a member of the Government’s new National Physical Activity […]
Short bouts of yoga may help prevent diabetes, new study reveals
THREE-minute bouts of yoga have been found to significantly lower blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of diabetes, a study from Glasgow Caledonian University has revealed. The research carried out by a team of physiotherapists investigated the effects of breaking up sedentary behaviour with short bouts of yoga and tai-chi on glycaemic control, concentration, […]
Mytime Active launches Musculoskeletal Health Hubs
CHARITABLE leisure trust Mytime Active has launched its Musculoskeletal Health Hubs to support people living with chronic joint pain. The MSK health hubs will provide exercise, rehabilitation and wellbeing support to help people maintain mobility and reduce pain, as well as improve the health of patients before and after surgery. The hubs will operate in Bromley at […]
New strength training product launched
ESCAPE Fitness has developed an in-gym training pod that fuses one-to-one digital coaching with quality equipment in response to a global uplift in the popularity of strength training. With a small footprint the MARS Strength Station delivers a fully-coached, self-contained, total body training solution designed to complement any training facility. The integrated MARS touchscreen is […]
Mr Olympia Ryan Terry primed for success with new bespoke fitness hub launch
A STATE-of-the-art industry-leading fitness and strength sanctuary has opened in Retford near Nottingham, owned by Mr Olympia Ryan Terry. The new space, named RT Fit, is fully kitted with innovative strength and conditioning equipment from PRIMAL, and exclusively showcases new world exclusive products. It also includes a number of wellness and lifestyle offers including a […]
Lampton Leisure appoint dedicated health and wellbeing manager
LAMPTON Leisure has appointed Paula Vincent into the newly created role of health and wellbeing manager. Paula’s appointment is part of long-term plan to support community health in the London Borough of Hounslow, working with the Healthy Hounslow Alliance to provide health and wellbeing support to residents as Lampton Leisure’s community health hub vision becomes […]
Oldham Active partners with Oldham College to provide specialist support
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure) is partnering with Oldham College to upskill its staff to provide specialist health and fitness support for local children and young people, ahead of the launch of new young people-only group exercise classes. The partnership will initially see 30 members of Oldham Active’s workforce completing the specialist Level 2 Qualification […]