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Moderate exercise does not protect people against the flu in the same way that
strenuous exercise can, according to a survey by the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine.
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18 Mar 2014
People who take up exercise in their later years – regardless of their previous activity levels – are
able to considerably improve their heart health through physical activity.
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30 Dec 2018
Exercise and internet-based therapy should be considered for the treatment of mild to
moderate depression in adults, according to research.
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23 Nov 2016
In response to increasing demands for specialist knowledge within the fitness industry and growing awareness of the long-term benefits of regular exercise, two new units of qualification have been signed-off by the UK Coordinating Group (UKCQ) on behalf of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).
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03 May 2005
Physical exercise can improve the health of blood vessels in the heart for people with heart failure.
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29 Nov 2019
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and why exercise
performed at different times of the day can have different effects on the body. The research focused on
how the body produces different health-promoting signalling molecules which have a broad impact on
health, influencing sleep, memory, exercise performance and metabolic homeostasis.
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03 Feb 2022
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
health clubs and leisure centres will be allowed to open under all three tiers of the new COVID-19
alert system when lockdown ends on 2 December.
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24 Nov 2020
NHS plans to offer personal trainers and exercise classes to tackle Type 2 diabetes mark
an ‘exciting milestone’ for the fitness sector and a major opportunity to demonstrate its
potential to work in synergy with the medical profession.
news •
30 Mar 2016
A new breed of health club professional is starting to make its presence felt in the industry.
Increasing numbers of operators are appointing a 'head of group exercise' or similar job function,
recognising the contribution that group exercise now makes to their success.
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08 Apr 2019
Digital fitness specialists Wexer have announced the
launch of Wexer Count, a people counting solution for
both live and virtual group exercise classes.
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20 Jun 2017
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits
of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University.
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19 Feb 2024
Combination aerobic exercise with a resistance training regime has been associated with improved glycemic levels among patients with Type 2 diabetes.
news •
29 Nov 2010
BungyPump is a training pole that offers a versatile and social
way to exercise through walking. The device was originally
developed as a summer training aid for elite cross-country
skiers.
product innovation •
19 Aug 2014
Health researchers have been granted £124m funding to help challenge major
health issues, including work on how to reduce the risk of dementia through
exercise.
news •
12 Aug 2013
Regular consumption of beetroot juice has positive cardiovascular effects during exercise
and leads to increased endurance, a clinical study has found.
news •
24 Jul 2015
Barnsley Premier Leisure is now delivering exercise classes for people with heart disease.
news •
04 Dec 2006
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has established a Joint Consultative Forum with a number of royal medical colleges and faculties as part of efforts to increase the number of exercise referrals from GPs.
news •
14 Dec 2010
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
inactivity and loneliness.
news •
10 May 2019
FitPro has signed a partnership deal with the Middle East
Exercise Sports Academy (MEESA) for it to become the new
distributor for Mossa in the Middle East.
product innovation •
27 Feb 2015
Aerobic exercise can significantly help people coping with the long-term mental health
condition schizophrenia, according to University of Manchester researchers.
news •
16 Aug 2016
Making yourself red at the gym is one of the
best ways to avoid feeling blue, according to
new research which suggests exercise helps
boost emotional resilience.
news •
03 May 2016
As little as one hour per week of exercise can offer “significant protection” against
depression, an Australian research team has found.
news •
04 Oct 2017
Combining aerobic exercise with resistance training could prove to be the most
effective answer to the growing problem of teenage obesity, according to a new
study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
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24 Sep 2014
In a society where plastic surgery is increasingly mainstream, some women are having breast reduction to enhance their ability to exercise. New research looks at the impact
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Pre-surgery exercise yields some exciting results in cancer patients, a study shows
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Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be,
with brief bursts of moderate physical activity still contributing to increased
longevity, according to a new study published by the Journal of American
College of Cardiology.
news •
15 Sep 2014
A study has suggested that listening to high-tempo music could increase the benefits of exercise –
and reduce the perceived effort involved.
news •
10 Feb 2020
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of adults aged over 65
suggests that raising fitness levels in later life can in fact boost brain function.
news •
22 Jul 2015
Regular exercise may reduce the risk of complications in people with COVID-19, as well as
offering the potential for alternative treatment approaches, according to new research by
professor Zhen Yan at the University of Virginia.
news •
20 Apr 2020
Exercise could be as beneficial as pills for people who have suffered from a
stroke or experience heart conditions, a study by the British Medical
Journal (BMJ) has found.
news •
02 Oct 2013
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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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