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Boost for Right Directions as team swells by four

Health and safety and quality management expert, Right Directions, has expanded its team with four new industry experts that will cover all aspects of the business, reflecting the leisure sector’s gradual bounce back. Sarah Maxwell has joined the Right Directions team as Head of External Accreditations, which will see her manage and act as brand ambassador for the leading national quality scheme, Quest, on behalf of Sport England; overseeing its future direction, training, recruitment and mentoring...

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ANGUSalive to bring new PT provision to its sports centres

The charitable trust, ANGUSalive, which provides culture, sport and leisure services for the county of Angus, has partnered with YOUR Personal Training to bring a new PT provision across seven of its leisure sites in Scotland. The collaboration will help support the trust’s vision to change lives by inspiring healthy, active and creative lifestyle choices.   The brand new 12-month agreement will see YOUR Personal Training bringing dedicated PT’s to ANGUSalive’s operation, helping to improve its offering...

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Oldham Community Leisure reveals refurbished gym and new indoor cycling studio at Failsworth Sports Centre

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has made a substantial investment into Failsworth Sports Centre, completing a refurbishment of its gym, including the installation of modern fitness equipment, and the creation of a bespoke indoor cycling studio. The works took a month to complete and were carried out over the Christmas period to reduce customer disruption.   The new equipment includes a high-tech cardio zone with upgraded Matrix cardiovascular equipment, as well as a comprehensive resistance area, which includes...

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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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