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Jessica Ennis opens refurbed EIS gym
World heptathlon silver medallist Jessica Ennis has officially opened a new-look gym at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, following a six-figure refurbishment. The Fitness Unlimited facility now offers an 83-station fitness suite with Technogym equipmen , a new group studio and changing rooms. The gym has increased from 250sq m (2,691sq ft) to 472sq m (5,081sq ft).
medalist and EIS regional director Peter Elliott, and by GB wheelchair basketball players Kevin Hayes and Ian Sagar. The Institute has six
Ennis was joined by former Olympic silver men’s he a l th, he a l thy communities, health promotion and childhood obesity.
A centre promoting and researching health and wellbeing will be launched at Leeds Metropolitan University in November. The Institute for Health & Wellbeing will undertake research into the health status of individuals and communities and will investigate issues including
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UK-based health club operator LA Fitness has agreed to waive the membership contract of a heavily pregnant woman and her out-of-work husband following pressure from social media users and a campaign by The Guardian newspaper. The lady, who was a
distinct research themes: healthy communities; health promotion; men’s health; men, gender and wellbeing; nutrition and childhood obesity; and pain science and management. T e diff erent faculties will be housed in a
T e Institute for Health and Wellbeing will undertake a range of research
member at LA Fitness’ Billericay club in Essex, wrote to The Guardian’s ‘Consumer Champions’ column in January complaining that she had been unable to cancel her and her husband’s 24-month contracts, which made them liable to pay £780. The story was picked up by Guardian
single unit as part of promoting innovation and collaboration. The institute’s director, professor Richard Hogston, says: “One of our key strengths is that our research is rooted in
readers and the plight of the couple spread across social media platforms – especially on Twitter, where the operator’s handle “@ LAfitnesstips” trended for a while. LA Fitness attracted thousands of angry and critical tweets and comments and four days
fi tness instructors offered ‘ x amnesty’
fi nding solutions that will have real impact on communities and businesses. “Creating the Institute will bring together
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bc partners to sell fi tness fi rst australasia?
London-based private equity company BC Partners, which owns health club operator Fitness First, is rumoured to be considering selling the fi tness chain’s Australian and Asian arms. In the past year, Fitness First has already
Operators need to respond quickly to exposure on social media sites to comment.
sold all its clubs in the Benelux countries as well as in France, Spain and Italy. However, in an interview with Health Club Management (see October issue, p38), Fitness First CEO Colin Waggett said that Asia was a region that the company would look to expand in. A spokesperson for BC Partners declined
after the first Guardian article appeared, the operator backed down and waived all of the couple’s outstanding fees. David Stalker, CEO of the FIA, says the
a range of related disciplines and make it easier for us all to work together, generate and apply our research to even higher levels of excellence.”
recent LA Fitness experience is a perfect example of how important it is for companies to react quickly to negative exposure. “Social media has become a key part of our sector’s communications,” he adds.
Facilities will include a Bodyline gym and pool Work starts on £15.3m Kirkcaldy facility
February launch event for Holt Park project
A new ‘tax amnesty’ has been launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in a bid to encourage private fi tness and dance instructors to come forward with any undeclared liabilities. T e Tax Catch Up Plan targets those who profi t from private tuition and instruction, either as a main or secondary income, on which correct tax has not been paid. T e crackdown will see private tutors and mplex, which will open in December 2013 and will feature a 25m swimming pool. Holt Park’s facilities will also include
A groundbreaking ceremony is due to take place this month to mark the start of work on the construction of a major new £27m wellbeing complex at Holt Park, Leeds. Leeds City Council is inviting local residents to come forward with names for the co coaches given until 31 March 2012 to declare any outstanding tax liabilities f r the years to 5 April 2010 and to pay what they owe. HMRC said those who come forward ahead
a hydrotherapy pool, a teaching pool, a multi-activity room and a Bodyline gym, as well as hubs for both older people and those with learning difficulties.
of the deadline would receive the “best possible terms”, which is “unlikely” to amount to more than a fi ſt h of any outstanding tax debts.
A turf-cutting ceremony has taken place to mark the start of work on a new £15.3m leisure centre in Kirkcaldy, which is one of three facilities to be developed across Fife. Graham Construction has been selected by
Fife Council and Fife Sports and Leisure Trust to deliver the project, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2013. B3 Architects are lead consultant and joint
architects with Cre8 Architecture on the project, with facilities at the new Kirkcaldy leisure centre to include a 25m, six-lane swimming pool and a training pool with moveable floor. The venue, which is expected to attract 200,000 visitors a year once open, will also offer a health suite with a sauna and steamroom, a 60-station
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afan lido demolition work now underway
Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of the Afan Lido complex in Port Talbot have moved forward aſt er contractors started demolition at the site. A £13.6m Holder Mathias Architects- designed facility is mooted for the site, A 60-sta atſt er the existing building was destroyed
Personal trainers are encouraged to declare liabilities However, HMRC warned that anyone who
does not come forward by 31 March 2012 will incur “much higher penalties”, while criminal proceedings could also be pursued.
ion fitness sui e will form part of the centre by a large fi re in December 2009.
fitness suite, an aerobics studio and a four- court sports hall. The new Kirkcaldy facility is part of Fife
It is currently proposed that the
Council’s £55m Future of Leisure programme to improve local provision.
replacement facility will be completed in 2013, with the initial plans featuring the provision of a six-lane, 25m swimming pool, a four- court sports hall and a learner pool.
T e centre was designed by Holder Mathias
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