heAlth & fitneSS ACSM charts 2013 fitness trends


A survey of fitness trends has confirmed the re-emergence of body weight training by naming it among the top hot exercises for the future. Body weight training –


which includes push-ups, planks, pull-ups and squats – appears in the top 10 of the annual American College of Sports Medicine Fitness Survey for the first time. The global survey, now


in its seventh year, was completed by 3,346 certified health and fitness profes- sionals worldwide and was designed to reveal trends in various fitness environments. Pilates, balance training, and the stability


ball are trends that had previously been listed in the top 20 but have not reappeared on the list aſter they dropped off the list a couple of years ago. Tirty-seven potential trends were given as choices, and the top 20 were ranked


Push-ups and body weight training methods are making a comeback


and discussed in the survey report. Other trends identified by the survey included the increasing need to create exercise classes and programmes for an older population and the emergence of group personal training. Dr Walt Tompson, author of the study, said:


“Body weight exercises are a proven way to get and stay fit.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=u5r8A


PayasUgym secures Tesco contract


PayasUgym has secured a partnership with Tesco which could see the online company provide gym passes to up to 16 million Clubcard customers. The deal wi l l allow


Clubcard customers to use their Clubcard points to pur- chase gym passes for health clubs and leisure centres across the UK. Every £5 worth of Clubcard


points will give card own- ers £15 worth of gym credits which they can then spend on day passes and short term memberships at any of the health clubs listed on the payasUgym.com website. First launched in February 2011, PayasUgym


More than 600 gyms and health clubs have signed up to PayasUgym


is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Neil Harmsworth and Jamie Ward. The online gym network utilises smartphone and mobile


technology for customers to locate a gym, book a session and pay per visit without membership fees. More than 600 gyms and health clubs of all


sizes are currently signed up with the service. Details: http://lei.sr?a=c6W3D


Barnet Football Club opens community health club


Barnet Football Club (BFC) has launched a new £1m health club which will be used by both professional footballers and local resi- dents. Facilities at Te Hive Fitness Centre include a 60-station gym equipped by Pulse Fitness, two group exercise classes, an indoor


© CYBERTREK 2012


group cycling space with 30 bikes and wet areas including a sauna. Personal training services will also be on offer. Te club will be open to the public seven days a week and will offer memberships from £29.99 per month. Details: http://lei.sr?a=z9d2i


Twitter: @leisureopps


Contact us > info@activeiqacademy.co.uk > +44 (0) 1480 410333 > activeiqacademy.co.uk/teaching


BECOME A FITNESS LECTURER, ASSESSOR OR VERIFIER


Fitness Professionals…. looking for a new string to your bow?


We offer best in class eLearning to help you step up from your vocation and qualify in teaching, assessing or verifying.


Our eLearning courses mean you can fit training for your career around your existing work commitments.


Whether you see yourself as the next big thing in teaching, someone who assesses learners as they set out on their new career path, or even someone who quality assures teaching and assessment, we’ve got the course for you.


Courses starting from as little as £180


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24