training news
fi tpro and premier team up la fi tness
Training provider Premier Training
teams with iql
International has teamed up with Fitpro, LA Fitness’ club in Derby is to become
the world’s largest association for fi tness an Institute of Qualifi ed Lifeguards
industry professionals, to launch a new (IQL)-approved training centre.
qualifi cation for studio training. The designation is part of a deal struck
The Studio Apprenticeship will teach between LA Fitness and IQL, which
exercise professionals and trainers the will see IQL train more than 500 LA
skillset needed for working in a studio Fitness staff in the Emergency Response
exercise environment, including exercise Qualifi cation. It will also train a select
to music instructing, group indoor number of the chain’s staff in the NPLQ
cycling and body conditioning. Body Combat is included in the course (National Pool Lifeguarding Qualifi cation).
Graduates will achieve a Level 2 Tara Dillon, IQL executive director,
Certifi cate in Instructing Exercise to Fitpro’s Andy Jackson says: “Members says: “This is great news for us as it
Music, along with four additional Les will benefi t from access to this course, means more lifeguards can be qualifi ed
Mills teaching certifi cates – Bodypump, while new entrants into the industry now as demand continues to grow.”
Body Combat, group indoor cycling have a clear signpost to the profession.” LA Fitness has also announced a £30m
and Body Balance. Debra Stuart, chief executive of scheme to its portfolio of 83 UK health
By equipping graduates with a portfolio Premier Training International, says: clubs. The investment and new strategy
of group instruction qualifi cations, the “There are few greater ways of improving is being driven by CEO Martin Long, as
course aims to provide employers with all productivity and profi tability than through part of his objective to reposition the
round, multi-skilled studio instructors. training and development of people.” entire LA Fitness brand.
supplier news
activio onboard royal caribbean
vipr for
Swedish fi tness company Activio is
to have its Fitness System installed
virgin active
onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s
largest ship, Oasis of the Seas. Virgin Active has introduced the
The heart rate-based group training ViPR following a demonstration at
system will be part of the ship’s the Classic Club at Twickenham.
spa and fi tness area, one of seven Available in seven weights ranging
‘neighbourhoods’ aboard the cruiser, from 4–20kg, the ViPR is a robust
which can hold 5,400 passengers. rubber tube that can be dragged,
Daniel Magnergård, CEO of Activio thrown, rolled, stepped on and
AB, says: “Large screens in the fi tness fl ipped to offer a range of different
area will present participants’ heart rate, exercises. It’s suitable for new and
Activio will supply its systems on on a live feed, to make workouts more experienced gym-goers.
the largest cruise ship in the world motivating, exciting and interactive.”
krankcycle makes uk debut at i.n.c space
A stationary hand-cycle with Either for use independently or
independent crank arms, called the as part of a group, the KRANKcycle
KRANKcycle, has debuted in the UK. is being launched by Matrix Fitness
The latest innovation from the creator Systems. The fi rst club to house the
of Spinning, Johnny G, the cross-training product in the UK is the I.N.C Space
tool is said to provide an effective club in London’s Covent Garden.
cardiovascular workout while building I.N.C Space also recently installed
upper-body strength, addressing muscle two BodyCore platforms, the ‘next Matrix hopes to establish group
imbalances and improving posture. generation’ of vibration training. classes for the KRANKcycle
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