HEALTH & FITNESS


Correlation between activity levels in mothers and children


The more active a mother is, the more active her child is likely to be, according to new research published in Pediatrics. Researchers from Cambridge and


Southampton Universities worked together for the study, which observed the patterns of 554 mothers and four-year-olds over a period of seven days. Experts used heart rate monitors combined


with an accelerometer to measure levels of physical activity, with the results showing a direct, positive association between physical activity in children and their mothers. Having collated the results, scientists


were able to show that for every minute of moderate-to-vigorous activity the mother undertook, her child was more likely to take part in 10 per cent more of the same type of activity. Details: http://lei.sr?a=G7Z5G


Disregard ‘feelings’ over obesity


A leading leisure industry med- ical advisor has said doctors need to ditch concerns about hurting obese patients’ feelings and be more proactive in pre- scribing exercise and weight management programmes. Dr Davina Deniszczyc, GP


and medical director of well- being for Nuffield Health, was commenting on a new report that found as many as six million overweight UK citizens could be at risk of life-threatening illnesses as they’re unaware of the extent of their obesity. Te research from Nuffield Health – the UK’s


As many as six million people in the UK could be at risk from obesity “As healthcare professionals, we need to


largest healthcare charity – found nearly half of clinically obese patients (44 per cent) say they have no concerns that they are at risk of serious illness or premature death due to their weight. Te study of 3,126 UK adults found igno-


rance of the health risks surrounding obesity was the key reason for this laissez faire atti- tude. More than two thirds of respondents were unaware that being obese increases the risk of developing types of cancer, liver disease and conditions like osteoarthritis.


Colin MacGillvray of Bannatyne’s Fitness


Bannatyne’s puts £850,000 into north east club upgrades


Bannatyne’s Fitness has invested £850,000 into four of its north east health clubs as part of a major upgrade to workout equipment. The investment comes after The


Bannatyne Group recently announced a £92m deal with M&G Investments for the sale and leaseback of the ground leases for 39 Bannatyne Health Clubs. The company has turned to


providers Technogym to replace cardio- vascular machines at Coulby Newham in Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick in Stockton, plus Darlington and Durham. The company has invested £250,000


at Coulby Newham and £300,000 in Darlington, while Ingelby Barwick has ben- efitted from a £180,000 investment. Colin MacGillvray, north east regional


manager at Bannatyne Fitness, said: “Continually investing in new workout equipment is hugely important because it ensures members are always able to access the very best and most up-to-date equip- ment to help them achieve their personal fitness goals.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=z8q4D


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prioritise the health of our patients over the risk of them having ‘hurt feelings’ caused by a frank and open conversation about their weight,” said Dr Deniszczyc. “It’s vital that people have information to


make informed decisions. While we need to increase access to clinically recognised weight management programmes, some people may simply benefit through structured infor- mation, goal setting, an exercise regime or through tackling the root cause of their obesity. Details: http://lei.sr?a=J4U9j


ukactive wants CIMSPA watchdog role


ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s cre- dentials to serve as watchdog for the national physical activ- ity plan suggested in a report from the All-Party Commission on Physical Activity. Te report – launched by


a cross-party group of pol- iticians including Tanni Grey-Thompson – sets out clear recommendations to tackle the growing physical inactivity epidemic in the UK. It calls for a National Plan of


Action to tackle declining levels of physical activity, backed by all sectors and political parties. It also recommends establishing an inde-


David Stalker believes that ukactive is ‘uniquely positioned’ for the role


pendent body to have oversight and ensure accountability for the plan and Stalker believes ukactive – which highlighted the extent of the inactivity crisis in a high-profile report – would be a suitable candidate for the role. “ukactive is uniquely positioned to be able


to be a delivery partner and effectively manage the evaluation of a national plan, so of course


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we’re open to discussions,” said Stalker in a statement sent to Health Club Management. Stalker also warned that tackling inactiv-


ity must take an all-encompassing approach, adding: “We must be cautious that the youth demographic aren’t seen as the main driver in overturning what is a societal problem that really does need to be tackled holistically.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=T6n3S


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