UK news update
Exercise holds the key to wine vs CVD debate
The oft-cited maxim that a daily glass of wine can help stave off cardiovascular disease (CVD) may only be true when matched with physical exercise, according to a new study presented last month. Ever since the early 1990s, evidence has been put forward to further the argument that moderate consumption of red and white wine can help increase levels of productive HDL cholesterol and reduce markers of atherosclerosis, the clogging of arteries through fatty deposits. This latest piece of research has sought
to directly observe the relation between red and white wine on markers of atherosclerosis over a long-term period. It found that pairing exercise with red
wine may help to lower a certain type of cholesterol, with the authors concluding there may be “some synergy”, but that exercise was the more important factor. Details:
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GP champions benefits of exercise prescription
Treharne says the fragmented nature of the sector means it’s important to lobby at all levels
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role individual MPs can play in lifting physical activity up the political agenda, noting that lobbying local representatives can be a particularly effective means for independent gyms to make their voices heard. With less than a year until the general election, Treharne said it’s important that politicians recognise the role the health and fitness industry has to play in reducing the strain on the NHS, noting that now is the time to reiterate the case for physical activity. “It’s a pity the government doesn’t do more to support the physical activity sector – be it
Walking could be prescribed as treatment
The NHS should look to prescribe walking as a medical treatment for certain patients, according to a GP whose practice has yielded positive health benefits from ‘exercise on recommendation’. Dr John Morgan says that, after starting to suggest exercise and walking a decade
ago, his patients’ health improved and there were fewer hospital admissions. Following an audit of his practice by students from Manchester University, it was found that a number of patients had found relief from chronic illnesses and disorders. For example, 29 per cent of patients who
were prescribed exercise at the practice were able to give up antidepressants, with 92.5 per cent also reporting improvements in their mood. As well as reduced blood pressure for most people, other findings showed that 61 per cent lost weight and 84 per cent exercised more than recommended. Details:
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through reducing VAT on gym memberships or incentivising employers to subsidise fitness programmes,” Treharne told HCM. He said the fragmented nature of the UK gym sector means it’s vital discussions are taking place both at government and local level. “I think nationally, ukactive is an effective representative of the major players, but 80 per cent of UK gyms are small independents, making them difficult to mobilise,” he added. “For these businesses, I think lobbying local MPs to get behind physical activity is the most effective way to ensure that policymakers take note.” Details:
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Second LAX site launches in South Ken
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s second LAX site, signalling its commitment to driving forward with the new premium brand. The £500,000 refurb
of
the site follows the launch of the first LAX in the City last year, marking the latest chapter in LA fitness’s battle to banish the blues of its recent CVA (company voluntary arrangement). Dubbed a “new breed of
Treharne: Indies should lobby
A new 230sq m functional training floor has been added
gym”, the LAX concept has been designed specifically with time-pressured professionals in mind and offers small group training sessions in the functional area and on the gym floor in the shape of LAX20 and LAX30 – short, high intensity workout
Read Health Club Management online at
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sessions. The sessions have been added to the existing timetable, meaning there are now 80 trainer-led classes offered for free, including yoga, pilates and Zumba. Details:
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