Parliamentarians prove they are ‘Fit for Office’ as physical activity champions crowned
THE office of Andrew Lewer MP has been named the winner of the ‘Fit for Office’ challenge, hosted by ukactive in partnership with Myzone. The month-long challenge, which is designed to encourage MPs, Peers and their offices to be physically active for their own health, and to recognise its value to constituents, saw 146 people […]
New chief executive named as Burnley Leisure and Culture celebrates 10 years as a charitable trust
A CHARITABLE trust that took over the running of Burnley’s leisure and cultural services from the local council is celebrating its 10th anniversary – and has a new leader who promises to build on its ‘force for good’ in the borough. Burnley born and bred Paul Foster recently became the new chief executive of Burnley […]
YOUR Personal Training elevates professional development with free ‘LevelUp’ events
YOUR Personal Training is offering free access to its LevelUp events, designed to encourage professional development within the personal training industry. The events offer a unique platform for PTs to connect, learn and grow – at each event, YOUR Personal Training is providing access to the latest industry insights and invaluable networking opportunities alongside expert-led […]
Zoom Media launches proprietary wellness Channel ‘livegood.’
ZOOM Media, a provider of digital media solutions for fitness facilities, has announced the official launch of its new proprietary wellness content channel livegood. This move aims to transform the gym experience by offering an engaging GymTV channel designed to inform, entertain and motivate gym goers in the most compelling way. Zoom Media’s Ferne Langford […]
Physical activity sector bodies unite to drive industry standards
A SHARED mission to enhance industry standards has been announced as part of a landmark collaboration between the physical activity sector’s leading bodies. As part of the development of The Active Standard, which is set to launch later this year, ukactive has been engaging with partners Sport England and Right Directions (which delivers Quest), and […]
Quarter of Gen Zs are transforming their old conservatories into home gyms
A 1980s classic is making a comeback with young fitness fanatics planning to revamp them as fitness and workout spaces. New research shows six in 10 16 to 34 year-olds are using their conservatory more now than this time last year – double the number of over 55s. And any notion that the glass-walled favourites […]
Jay joins Myzone as group CEO
JAY Worthy has been appointed group CEO at Myzone to steer the company through its next period of innovation and international growth, having previously been president of Life Fitness and vice president at Brunswick Corporation. After a series of global leadership roles across the industry, Jay led Life Fitness through a successful private equity transaction […]
Thousands benefit from new Musculoskeletal Hubs in leisure centres
LEISURE management operator Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with Legacy Leisure, Lex Leisure and 1 Life, has launched musculoskeletal rehabilitation programmes across 30 leisure centres in England and Wales. According to recent statistics more than 20 million people live with a musculoskeletal condition, with the NHS currently spending £5billion on treatments for these conditions every year. […]
IIH UK partners with 1FitLife to launch specialist online wellbeing videos
IIH UK has partnered with digital workout creator 1FitLife to create specialist activity videos as part of the charity’s ongoing work to encourage people living with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertensionto improve their wellbeing. IIH is a rare neurological condition associated with raised fluid pressure around the brain, causing disabling daily headaches, brain fog, fatigue and visual […]
PSLT relocates to new warehouse facility
PSLT has relocated its warehouse to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Barrowford. The move marks an exciting chapter in PSLT’s journey as they continue to evolve and expand their operations to better serve their customers. The new warehouse, spanning 25,000 square feet, boasts modern amenities and a sleek office suite. The upgraded space will not […]