health & fitness


New FIA guidelines for young people in gyms


Te Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has launched new guidelines for its members who are looking to offer gym use and group exercise classes to under-18s. Issues such as having appropriate insur-


ance cover, risk assessment and marketing at young people are included in the guide- lines, as well as safeguarding measures. Te FIA also said the guidelines will deal


with the training and qualifications needed to adapt exercise sessions to cater for chil- dren as part of mainstream adult classes. Details: http://lei.sr?a=v7r8F


Mixed views over virtual classes


Te introduction of virtual yoga and pilates classes in UK gyms, where participants fol- low the lead of an on-screen instructor, has divided opin- ion among industry experts. John Treharne, chief execu-


tive officer of Te Gym Group, and Wexer programme direc- tor Birgitte Nymann were among those who shared their views with Health Club Management magazine. Te Gym Group has been


trialling the concept at a num- ber of sites and Treharne is expecting to roll-out the provision of virtual yoga and pilates classes at more sites throughout 2012. “Virtual classes are relatively cost-effective


Virtual classes involves participants who follow an on-screen instructor


virtual classes are “the worst form of teaching possible in a gym environment”. Withers added: “When people go to an exer-


to set up, with a fixed low fee and no ongoing staff costs,” said Treharne. However, APPI Healthgroup physiothera- pist and director Glenn Withers believes that


Gunnell (centre) attended the launch of the gym


Sally Gunnell opens revamped Suffolk gym


Olympic and Commonwealth gold medallist Sally Gunnell has unveiled a new-look gym at Bury St Edmonds Leisure Centre, Suffolk, following a £250,000 refurbishment. Abbeycroſt Leisure manages the facility,


which has received more than 110 pieces of Matrix Fitness equipment – including the Virtual Active workout experience. Te gym also offers a new functional


training area, which has a TRX suspension area and a Power Plate zone. Kettle bells and viper training bars are also available. Details: http://lei.sr?a=C1f0W


Tone secures Active Villages contract in Devon


Tone Leisure has secured a contract to oper- ate phase three of an ongoing Active Villages programme in three Devon districts. Funded by Sport England and Devon


County Council, the initiative is designed to provide rural communities with the chance to experience the fun of sport and encour- age people to adopt active lifestyles. Due to commence this month (March),


the contract will see Tone deliver the Active Villages programme in North Devon, Mid Devon and South Hams. Details: http://lei.sr?a=K6z2B


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cise facility, they are looking for inspiration – and that comes from the personal interac- tion with the teacher.” Read more: http://lei.sr?a=q0k6m


New-look gym launches at Celtic Manor


Dylans Health and Fitness Club has been reopened at the Celtic Manor Resort near Newport, South Wales, as part of a £652,000 refurbishment of its fitness facilities. Olympic gold medallist


Jason Gardener unveiled the new-look facility at Te Lodge, with the work carried out by the resort in collabora- tion with Technogym. Among the equipment


installed as part of the project is a full range of Excite+ car- diovascular stations; Visioweb and Element+ strength equip- ment; and the Wellness System. Meanwhile, Technogym is also working with


the resort to overhaul the fitness facilities at Te Forum Health Club, which closed from 4 March for work to be carried out.


Te scheme was carried out in collaboration with supplier Technogym Resort director of golf and leisure Matthew


Lewis said: “People expect a five-star experi- ence and this new equipment will help us to deliver that in our health clubs.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=D5z6o


£4.1m refurbishment planned for Essex leisure centre


Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) is to undertake a £4.1m refurbishment of Waterside Farm Leisure Centre in Canvey Island, Essex, aſter the scheme was given the green light. Te project was approved at a special cab- inet meeting on 8 March, with work due to


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


start in May. Morgan Sindall has already been appointed as the lead contractor. Work will include a refurbishment of the dry


side changing areas, sauna and first aid room, as well as an expansion of the fitness suite. Details: http://lei.sr?a=D6s5M


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