HEALTH & FITNESS Breast cancer patients ‘lack exercise’


Exercise can be beneficial towards recovery aſter breast cancer, though a large num- ber of surviving women do not meet current exercise guidelines, according to an American study published in the medical journal Cancer. Experts have noted the


importance of exercise aſter breast cancer, with physical activity thought to aid the overall quality of life for sur- vivors, while also helping to stave off other diseases. However, according to a


study conducted by research- ers from the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina, only 35 per cent of women who had experienced breast cancer met American phys- ical activity guidelines aſter their diagnosis. Using data from the Carolina Breast Cancer


Study, researchers observed 1,735 women between the ages of 20 to 74 who had been diag- nosed with invasive breast cancer. Within the sample it was found that 65


per cent fell short of guidelines from the US Department of Health, while 60 per cent of


Experts have noted the importance of exercise aſter breast cancer


participants reported that they started to exer- cise less aſter their diagnosis. It was also found that on average, women reduced physical activ- ity by a measure of around five hours of brisk walking per week aſter being diagnosed. Despite the study focusing on American


women, charity representatives in Europe have echoed the need for women to be given more support to encourage exercise aſter diagno- sis, to benefit recovery and overall wellbeing. Details: http://lei.sr?a=B6P8h


Te range consists of over 90 products Study puts fitness bands under microscope


In response to the boom in the wear- able technology market, experts have researched the effectiveness of a number of fitness bands, finding levels of accu- racy vary noticeably between devices. Led by researchers at Iowa State


University and published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the study sought to observe the accuracy of eight different activity monitors, with such devices quickly becoming the norm for fitness enthusiasts and those with weight loss goals. To test the accuracy of the bands, 30


men and 30 women were asked to wear all eight monitors during a 69-minute workout, covering 13 different activities. These ranged from working at a


While most bands were reasonably accurate, others were not


computer and playing on a Nintendo Wii, through to taking part in running exercises or playing sports like basketball. Te record- ings were made over the set period of time, as opposed to the individual activities, to best simulate real-world conditions. To allow researchers to test for accuracy,


those taking part in the study were also asked to wear a portable metabolic analyser, recording


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metabolic stats related to calorie burn. Te results showed that the majority of the


devices provided reasonably accurate esti- mates, which measured within 10 to 15 per cent of the actual calories burned by each participant. However, a few devices were significantly less accurate, with one model having an error rating of nearly 24 per cent. Details: http://lei.sr?a=K2G9W


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D2F Fitness secures rights to sell Reebok fitness line


Global fitness supplier RFE International has granted exclusive UK distribution rights of the new Reebok Professional line of fitness equipment to D2F Fitness. RFE group marketing director Daniel


Allinson told Leisure Opportunities that rather than having a fixed time period, the contract is ongoing and performance-based. He was unable to reveal the financial terms. Te latest range of Reebok fitness equip-


ment – which is produced by RFE – is focused on strength, function, aerobic, yoga, and recovery to offer a comprehen- sive selection of training apparatus. From medicine balls to gymballs, and


kettlebells to the famous Reebok Step – which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year – the range consists of over 90 products designed to inspire health club members and help achieve their fitness goals. “Working in partnership will provide our


health club partners with a strong propo- sition combining Reebok-branded goods with industry leading design, knowledge, and expertise,” said RFE sales director Dean Jackson. Details: http://lei.sr?a=s3j6J


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Fitness First lands Team GB training contract


Fitness First has agreed with the British Olympic Association (BOA) to become Team GB’s first official fitness partner. As part of the deal, Fitness First will


throw open the doors of its 76 UK sites to Team GB athletes as they embark on rigor- ous training schedules in the quest for glory at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Further initiatives involving Team GB


athletes, Fitness First members and the gen- eral public are expected to be announce in the coming months. BOA chair Lord Sebastian Coe said the synergy between the two partners was obvious and would hope- fully help drive activity levels nationwide. Details: http://lei.sr?a=P2K9y


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