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Slimming World partners with 1FitLife to launch online exercise videos enhancing Body Magic programme

Slimming World, the UK and Ireland’s leading weight management company, has partnered with digital workout specialist, 1FitLife, to create 52 bespoke Body Magic fitness videos to support its group and online members to make being active part of their daily routine.   The move comes after Slimming Worlds’ research showed there was demand for more online resources for members at every stage of being active. The Body Magic content has been designed to support members from true...

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Council set to approve multi-million pound refurbishment of Trafford’s leisure centres

Trafford Council has announced massive plans for a multi-million pound refurbishment of Altrincham, Sale and Stretford Leisure Centres.   The huge investment in the leisure centres supports the Council’s strategy and commitment to get people moving more often to help improve health and reduce obesity.   The investment – which is subject to approval by Trafford Council’s Executive at a meeting on Monday December 13th is part of its Physical Activity Strategy, ‘Trafford Moving’, and forms part of a...

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Premier Global NASM team up with YOUR Personal Training to create new career pathway for learners

Leading training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company, YOUR Personal Training (YPT), to deliver a seamless and streamlined career pathway from qualification to application as a Personal Trainer.   Strategically, the partnership aims to continue to professionalise the role of the personal trainer and to develop career sustainability and advancement. Aspiring fitness professionals will be able to access world renowned training and certification through Premier Global NASM, including the Level 3 Diploma in...

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Workout experience-themed 2021 Retention Convention to continue online following record attendees in 2020

World renowned retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular annual event online after 1,700 people from around the globe attended the 2020 Retention Convention. The 2021 Retention Convention will take place on 9 December, where five sessions will cover how to craft online and offline customer experiences from a workout perspective to create exercise adherence, build loyalty and aid retention.  Dr Paul Bedford explains: “You only have to look at the investment big brands...

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YOUR Personal Training calls on sector to join gruelling 4 x 4 x 48 Help for Heroes challenge

Personal Training management company, YOUR Personal Training (YPT), is calling on the sector to get behind its 4 x 4 x 48 challenge to raise funds for Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes.   The YPT senior leadership team will be taking part in the gruelling two-day trial, which will see them run four miles every four hours for 48 hours, at the Waterside Hotel and Health Club in Manchester on 20/21 October.   James Lorey, Operations Director at...

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Celebration time at Oldham Leisure Centre’s Line Dancing Group

It was party time at Oldham Leisure Centre’s weekly line dancing class, as customers got together for the postponed ‘Christmas’ party, and to celebrate the birthdays of two of its most ‘mature’ dancers.   Rachel Holloway, the OCL line dancing instructor says: “It was time to finally get our dancing shoes on for a special party.  We set out tables for refreshments and encouraged everyone to wear seasonal jumpers; we even had a Christmas tree!  Of course,...

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CIMSPA partners with YOUR Personal Training

  YOUR Personal Training (YPT) has gained its CIMSPA Training Provider Partner status, giving authority and industry recognition to YPT’s CPD and mentoring programme.   YPT’s digital training elements, which include business support, how to market and promote your business, and lead generation strategy, are complimentary to all YPT trainers, supporting the PT’s to have a more sustainable career and PT business.   Aaron McCulloch, Managing Director, YOUR Personal Training says: “We are always looking at ways to professionalise the...

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Councillor Liz Patel bring family to opening of move Urmston’s Clip and Climb wall

The Clip and Climb wall at move Urmston has finally opened, with Councillor Liz Patel and her family attending a free public opening event.   The climbing wall, which features 12 different challenges for adults and children, is the first of its kind within Trafford, and sits within move Urmston’s stunning glass atrium. The climbing sessions are available to both adults and children, and are suitable for anyone from the age of four, as long as they can...

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Peleton Completes Precor Acquisition

With acquisition, Peloton will establish US manufacturing footprint, and anticipates enhancing R&D capabilities, and accelerating the growth of commercial verticals Peloton, the leading interactive fitness platform, today announced that it has officially closed the acquisition of Precor, one of the largest global commercial fitness equipment providers with a significant U.S. manufacturing presence. With this acquisition, Peloton establishes its US manufacturing capacity, anticipates boosting research and development capabilities with Precor's highly-skilled team and accelerating Peloton's penetration of the...

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Goji Group launches world-class cleaner and greener air purification system to help gyms welcome members back safely

Health clubs and leisure centres can welcome members back with confidence this April, thanks to a world-class, hospital-grade air purification system, which traps and kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including human coronavirus.   The cleaner and greener system, which has been brought to the UK exclusively by the Goji Group, is manufactured in Hong Kong.  It uses unique Nano-Confined Catalytic Oxidation (NCCO) technology, to purify the air, without generating any harmful bi-products. The system has already...

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