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leah de silva is business development director at The Springboard Charity and Springboard UK


D YMCafit recognised for pilates training


National training provider YMCAfit has won a number of awards at the Community of Excellence Conference in Canada in recognition of its Stott Pilates training. YMCAfit has been named


Licensed Training Center Rookie of the Year, which has exceeded targets and is seen as a beacon for best practice. Brigitte Wrenn who heads


o you fancy the thrill of a trek of a lifetime to help others get their lives back on track? Springboard’s supporters are


preparing to embark on the trip of a life- time – the challenging Lares trail to Machu Picchu – in order to raise vital funds for the charity’s youth programmes. The trek will take in remote Andean


valleys – with stunning mountain vistas, dramatically changing landscapes and only local alpaca herders as company. Ending at the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, this will be a truly unforgettable experience! It follows the fantastic success of the trek


to the Great Wall of China in 2011, which supported the Into Work programmes that created talent pipelines across the industry, including hotels, restaurants and contract caterers. However, our work remains critical at a time when young people lack the belief and understanding about our industry to seize the opportunities open to them. Te goal is to raise £100,000 – which will


continue the vital work of moving young, unemployed and disadvantaged people into employment within the industry. Springboard has a well-documented record in supporting these groups achieve their full potential by providing solutions that pro- vide a real return on people’s investment. Tis innovative way of raising funds for


the charity ensures that we will be able to change the lives of at least 70 young people who need help to overcome the barriers in finding work. Tese barriers could include an offending background, long-term unem- ployment or the risk of homelessness. At a time when youth unemployment is at an all-time high, there has never been a more important reason to help the charity offer support to those who need it. Te trek presents the perfect opportunity


to pledge support to a worthwhile cause and help the Lost Generation by journey- ing to the Lost City. For more information, contact Laureen at Springboard by calling direct on 020 7529 8610 or emailing: laureenw@springboarduk.org.uk


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the team at the YMCAfit Stott Pilates academy also received an award for supporting instructors and students and the promotion of the Stott Pilates brand and methods. Alison Salmond, instructor trainer at


Te accolades recognise YMCAfit’s delivery of Stott Pilates training YMCAfit and Central YMCA Club have


YMCAfit was also designated the status of a lead Instructor trainer – the first to receive the recognition in the UK.


been offering education and training in the Stott Pilates method since 2006. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=T6z3p


Fitbug launches new games platform


Fitbug Holdings, the AIM- listed provider of online personal wellbeing services, has launched its new Games Framework and iPhone app as an extension to fitbug.com, allowing users to increase exposure to the service. Using Fitbug’s established


Connected Health platform, the new Games Framework allows teams or individuals to compete against each other to complete virtual challenges. Te new capability encom-


passes Google map-based progress and hotspot graphics, Chatterbox and social media features, as well as team leader boards. It builds on Fitbug’s pre- vious league challenge, Fantasy Footfall, and is part of the Fitbug games offering that can be customised to meet client requirements. Te Games Framework supports Fitbug’s corporate sales strategy of encouraging


Fitbug’s new games Framework members to compete against each other


employee health and wellbeing – resulting in a reduction in direct medical costs. Fitbug has also launched its first iPhone app,


which allows Fitbug members to log physical activities and nutritional input, amend their goals and check their daily step progress. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=V5A0v


Les Mills introduces SH’BAM programme to UK market Unlike other dance-inspired workouts that


Group exercise programme provider Les Mills has introduced its SH’BAM programming to the UK fitness market. SH’BAM incorporates a range of simple


dance moves and has been designed to allow people of all ability to take part.


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


offer just one style of dance, SH’BAM combines basic dance choreography with a soundtrack of chart-topping hits, dance music, remixes of familiar classics and modern Latin tracks. Details: http://lei.sr?a=q3t3g


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