UPDATE
Vigorous exercise could cut epilepsy risk, says study
Men who vigorously exercise as young adults could reduce their risk of developing epilepsy in later life, according to a new study published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. As part of the study, 1.17 million Swedish
men were given tests to measure their CV fitness when they enlisted for military service aged 18. They were then tested for epilepsy an average of 25 years afterwards. After follow-up checks, 6,796 of the men were diagnosed with having epilepsy. Results showed that men who had a
high level of fitness were 79 per cent less likely to develop the neurological condition than those with low levels of fitness. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=X4t5d
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has responded to comments about the change in the value of the business following its recent sale to private equity group TDR Capital. Although the terms of the deal
weren’t disclosed, it’s thought DLL was sold by London & Regional and joint shareholder Caird Capital for around £750m. The sale comes six years after London & Regional joined up with HBOS to pay Whitbread £925m for DLL. A spokesperson told Health
UK NEWS DLL responds to cut-price sale
Scott Lloyd remains CEO of the 94-club David Lloyd Leisure estate
Club Management: “We’re obviously in a different climate for financial deals from 2007, with different multiples applying. DLL was bought by London & Regional on a EBITDA multiple of over 13 –you’d never see that today unless you were a tech company.” David Lloyd says it has performed well over
the last five years: EBITDA has improved from £77m in 2007 to £90m for the last full financial year, while the number of sites has increased
Bacteria could be used to help cut obesity levels
Bacteria in the gut could be the key to solving obesity
Bacteria in the human gut could play a vital role in determining who is obese and who is lean, leading to the possibility of creating new treatments to fight obesity, according to a study published in the journal Science. The study investigated the effect of gut
microbiome on obesity from influences such as genes, diet and exercise, and scientists believe specific bacteria may be able to help people who are obese or are predisposed to obesity. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=Y1q9y
Moderate depression could be cured by doing exercise
Exercise could help to reduce moderate symptoms of depression, according to a review published in The Cochrane Library. The updated systematic review, which
was conducted by UK researchers, was analysed the Cochrane Depression, Anxiety and Neurosis Review Group’s Controlled Trials Register (CCDANCTR). It found that exercise showed moderate
success in the alleviation of depression, with exercise proving just as effective as psychological therapy or
taking anti-depressants. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=B6V9w 8
from 78 in the UK and nine overseas – a total of 87 clubs in 2007 – to 81 clubs in the UK and 10 overseas, with three new David Lloyd Studios – a total of 94 sites today, with membership standing at 440,000. Net debt has been reduced and now stands at £620m against £800m in 2007. The new owner plans to inject new
investment to upgrade clubs and focus on domestic and international expansion. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=Z5p4G
OFT demands better rights for consumers
Health and fitness club operators LA Fitness and Dave Whelan Spor ts (DWS),
and gym
management company Harlands Group, have agreed to give consumers better cancellation rights and make their contract terms more transparent after an OFT investigation. This follows an agreement
earlier this year by Bannatyne Fitness, David Lloyd Leisure and Fitness First to change their contract terms. The OFT is also writing to 20
The OFT is writing to 20 health and fitness clubs regarding contracts
other health and fitness operators, highlighting contract terms and commercial practices which may be considered unfair and advising them to review their contract terms. The undertakings to the OFT from LA
Fitness, DWS and Harlands Group include extended rights for members to cancel their
contracts early should their circumstances change; a commitment not to describe membership as being of a fixed duration if the contract automatically continues on a rolling basis; and greater transparency about key membership features to be provided upfront. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=P3c2f
Exercise after referral more likely with older people
Older patients and those with heart conditions are more likely to take up and complete exercise on referral programmes than younger or obese patients, according to a new UK study. Conducted by researchers from the University of Northumbria, the study observed
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2,233 patients who took part in exercise referral schemes across Northumberland. Their observations found that older age was a strong predictor in determining who took up exercise and who adhered to it. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=M9A6W
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