heAlth & fitness


Pop-up cycling studio ‘creates community’


In a twist on the popular retail pop-up store concept, indoor cycling brand Beatbike has established a pop up studio in a St. Albans’ cricket club. Through word of mouth it has attracted 200 regular partic- ipants within three months. Co-founder Victoria Robertson said the studio gives her and business partner Sian Brice a chance to perfect their business model and build a loyal fan base before establishing a per- manent space. The pair started with one class a day


but are now teaching 11 a week. Robertson said a recent survey revealed 50 per cent of users had never done an indoor cycling class before and she believed Beatbike was popular for the sense of community it pro- vided. Details: http://lei.sr?a=N0P6Y


£6m redevelopment for Anlaby


Haltemprice Leisure Centre, in Anlaby, Yorkshire, has been given the go ahead to expand, providing a number of local services under one roof including a doctor’s surgery, library and customer service centre as well as sport and fit- ness facilities. The £6m makeover of


the leisure centre was given planning approval on 18 December by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, which also owns the facility. The scheme will also see


a Tone Zone fitness suite extended, pool and sports hall refurbished, a new café, refurbished outdoor pitches and additional parking. Construction will also address a number of


Work at the centre will include the addition of a new Tone Zone suite


maintenance requirements and improve energy efficiency. Te council stated the partnership with the NHS to provide a doctor’s surgery at


the centre strengthened the link between keep- ing active and keeping healthy. Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Stephen Parnaby said the centre attracted 1.1m visitors last year, making it one of the most visited in the coun- try. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k5h8W


Wavelengths centre set for major revamp CV training is recommended for weight loss


Aerobics ‘better’ than resistance for weight loss


Aerobic training is the best mode of exer- cise for burning fat, according to a study by US-based healthcare group Duke Medical. Researchers studied 234 overweight or


obese adults with participants being ran- domly assigned to one of three exercise training groups – resistance training (three days per week of weight liſting, three sets per day, 8-12 repetitions per set); aerobic train- ing (approximately 12 miles per week); and aerobic plus resistance training (three days a week, three set per day, 8-12 reps per set for resistance training, plus approximately 12 miles per week of aerobic exercise). Te groups assigned to aerobic train-


ing and aerobic plus resistance training lost more weight than those who did just resistance training. Te resistance train- ing group actually gained weight due to an increase in lean body mass. Aerobic exercise was also a more efficient method of exercise for losing body fat.


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Extensive renovation works have begun on the Wavelengths Leisure Centre in Deptford, south east London. Te project will be under-


taken in partnership by Fusion Lifestyle and Lewisham Council and will transform the facility into a modern, purpose-built health and fit- ness leisure centre. Te first phase, which will


include the construction of a brand new fitness suite, group exercise studios and café, is due to open in January 2013. A new health suite with sauna and steam-


Te project will be funded by Fusion Lifestyle and Lewisham Council


room, additional group exercise studio and a soſt play zone for children will form the second phase and is set to launch in March 2013. Tim Mills, Fusion’s business development


director, said: “We’ve been planning this proj- ect for some time and the investment we are making shows our commitment to the provi- sion of modern leisure facilities for Lewisham residents.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=D2j2x


Online community aims to improve fitness of women


A national campaign to get the UK’s women more active more oſten has been launched by the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF). Introduced to appeal for women whose New Year’s resolution is to get more active, She Moves aims to create an online


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


community where users can access advice, tips and support on improving fitness. Te campaign comes as WSFF releases new


figures revealing just 33 per cent of women under 65 consider exercise to be a regular priority. Details: http://lei.sr?a=o7o1p


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