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news and jobs updated daily on www. edited by tom walker. email: tomwalker@leisuremedia.com Physical inactivity ‘kills millions’


A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity are responsible for 5.3 million deaths – as many as smoking – across the globe. Among the conclusions of


the report is an observation that the problem has deteriorated to such an extent that it should be treated as a pandemic, with physical inactivity said to be the “fourth leading cause of death worldwide”. The report states: “Although evidence for


Assembly urges high-calorie Olympic sponsorship ban


Members of the London Assembly have called for the manufacturers of products linked with childhood obesity to be barred from sponsoring the Olympic Games. The Olympic movement has been urged to


introduce strict criteria for the sponsorship of the Games, which would exclude the producers of “high calorie” items. A motion passed by the assembly also


called on London mayor Boris Johnson to encourage organisers of future sports events in the capital to adopt a similar approach. Details: http://lei.sr?a=t9v9y


According to The Lancet, inactivity kills just as many people as smoking


the benefits of physical activity for health has been available since the 1950s, promotion to improve the health of populations has lagged in relation to the available evidence. Promotion of exercise has only recently developed an identifiable infrastructure, including efforts in planning, policy, leadership and advocacy, workforce training and development, and


monitoring and surveillance. The reasons for this late start are myriad, multi-factorial and complex. This infrastructure should continue to be formed, intersectoral approaches are essential and advocacy remains a key pillar.” David Stalker, FIA CEO, says: “It’s


encouraging that the researchers recommend that governments need to do more to raise awareness and help people to get active.”


26 sites to participate in FIA research


The Fitne s s Indus t r y Association (FIA) has announced that 26 member sites have agreed to participate in one of the UK’s largest fitness centre-based wellbeing studies. The new nationwide research is designed to compare the effectiveness of structured exercise schemes versus unstructured exercise and physical activity counselling among 3,000 people. Each of the 26 fitness


Participants said fit people perform better at work


Cisco publishes wellness survey results


New research from networking solutions firm Cisco UK and Ireland has found that the vast majority (90 per cent) of employees believe that “healthier workforces” are beneficial to businesses. The Health and Wellbeing poll – involving


The wellbeing study is being organised by the University of Greenwich


facilities taking part will receive an evidence- based programme, which will provide training, academic recognition and scientific equipment. Two staff members from each site will be trained by the University of Greenwich in order to upskill them in the delivery of academic-level research. It follows a successful pilot study completed last year with Impulse


Leisure, which reported a 92 per cent retention rate and improved physiological outcomes among participants. Sites taking part include Aquaterra’s


Highbury Pool and Fitness Centre, London; DC Leisure sites in Harborne, New Malden and Taro; and Halo Leisure in Hereford. Details: http://lei.sr?a=F1o8V


Larger waists increase health risk to women


Nuffield Health – one of the UK’s largest healthcare charities – has found that larger waist sizes can increase the risk of cancer and infertility in women. The warning comes following an assessment of health MOT data collected from more than


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54,000 people looking to improve their health and fitness levels. More than half of the women analysed (57 per cent) had waist sizes within the ‘high health risk’ category, which places them at greater risk from health issues. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=6H9u2


501 middle managers in part- or full-time employment – revealed that a further 89 per cent believe a fit employee performs better. However, only 15 per cent of workers said their businesses had made changes to improve health and wellbeing as a result of major events this summer.


IFI accreditation for Cirencester leisure centre


A leisure centre in Cirencester has become the latest facility to be awarded Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accreditation in recognition of its gym’s accessibility. Cotswold Leisure Cirencester features a


121sq m (1,300sq ft) gym housing 60 stations from London 2012 supplier Technogym, as well as free weights and stretch areas. English Federation of Disability Sport


chair Charles Reed says: “I am extremely impressed by the inclusive nature of the fitness suite, changing rooms and reception.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=4C6u9


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