SUPPLIER & TRAINING virgin brings in trixter bikes
TOM WALKER
Virgin Active has agreed a deal with Trixter to install the Xdream bike at 36 of its UK health clubs, as well as at clubs in Spain, Portugal and Australia. The sensors in the bike
allow riders to enjoy multiple courses and challenges. The handlebars act as a joystick for the interactive, virtual riding display, allowing users to negotiate corners and obstacles that appear on the screen. The laterally-moving handlebars are also designed to add an upper body and core workout to the riding experience. Andy Birch, Virgin Active’s UK head of
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Virgin boss Richard Branson tests out the interactive Trixter bike
product, says: “Xdream adds a fun factor to the gym fl oor and users get so involved with the virtual ride that they don’t realise how hard they’ve been working until they fi nish. T e interactive
multi-player and ghost racing modes, along with the ability for individuals to create profi les to store their rides and unlock new features, mean the Trixter Xdreams can meet expectations.” The deal means that Trixter now has
installed its equipment at a total of 165 diff erent sites across the UK.
nhs worcestershire takes on zigzag mats TOM WALKER
NHS Worcestershire is using ZigZag dance mats as part of its new family weight management programmes. The new programmes,
known as FRESH, have been developed with the dance mats as a key component of the two-hour weekly sessions, attended by children from seven to 13-years-old, as well as their families. Four part-time healthy
weight trainers have been recruited to work with families on the weight management programmes. T e trainers will also be taking the mats into schools, working alongside the school nursing teams who are undertaking the measurements of Year 6 children (aged 10–11) for the National Child Measurement Programme.
ZigZag dance mats: An “important part” of motivating youngsters Sarah Waddington, spokesperson for
NHS Worcestershire, says the dance mats have become an “important part” of motivating youngsters to take part in physical activity.
life fi tness takes virtual trainer into social media TOM WALKER
Life Fitness has announced that its Virtual Trainer product has been made Facebook- compatible, with a smartphone app also planned. When a user uploads a workout to the Life Fitness Virtual Trainer, a prompt will
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