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As part of the ongoing push across the physical activity sector to engage youngsters in exercise from an early age, Freedom Leisure is training staff in providing fitness classes and gym sessions tailored to teenagers. Staff at each of the trust’s 30 leisure sites


across Sussex, Kent and Surrey received specialist training during December ahead of the wider roll-out of teen fitness training across the Freedom Leisure portfolio in January. The intensive two-day courses saw fitness staff take the Adapting Fitness Instruction for Adolescents course, developed and accredited by Active IQ. The course is designed to


www.leisurediary.com Worldwide event listings for leisure professionals Freedom Leisure targets teens


provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to adapt fitness instruction to accommodate adolescents, particularly focusing on how physiological and psychological issues faced by teenagers affect their ability and motivation to exercise. “Overweight and inactive teenagers remain a cause for concern, with around 15 per cent of school leavers classified as obese,” said Freedom fitness and wellbeing manager Richard Merrick. “There’s an opportunity for community leisure centres to provide sessions that are appealing and suitable for teens.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=D6c7v


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Rimini Wellness, now in its 10th year, is one of the world’s largest fitness shows MAY


14 ❘ Retention Convention Venue Institute of Engineering and Technology, Birmingham, UK Summary Paul Bedford, author of one of the world’s largest retention studies, will explain how to develop a strategy to improve member retention. Other experts speaking on the subject of retention will include Dr Melvyn Hillsdon, Jan Middelkamp, Guy Griffi ths and Rob Gregory. Web www.retentionguru.co.uk


15–17 ❘ BodyPower Venue NEC, Birmingham, UK Summary BodyPower is the fastest growing consumer fi tness exhibition in Europe, attracting thousands of health and fi tness enthusiasts from around the globe. The show offers an extensive exhibition, visual displays and interactive feature areas. Web www.bodypowerexpo.co.uk


Lifetime Training is to launch a series of free seminars aimed at attracting and educating the next generation of personal trainers (PTs). The seminars are designed


20–21 ❘ SIBEC UK Venue The Belfry, Wishaw, West Midlands, UK Summary A one-to-one meeting forum bringing together suppliers and buyers in the leisure, health and fi tness sectors from the UK’s local authority, trust and education markets. Web www.sibec.co.uk


to highlight the benefits of becoming a PT and building a business, with the first seminar set to take place in London on 14 March. Sessions will be hosted


by fitness industry expert and author Dave Fletcher, alongside members of the Lifetime coaching team, exploring the path from qualification to creating a thriving business. The seminars will cover pertinent themes such as choosing appropriate qualifications, maximising income potential, the pros and


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26–30 ❘ ACSM Annual Meeting Venue San Diego, California, US Summary This sports medicine and exercise science event covers the science, practice, public health and policy aspects of sports medicine and physical activity. Web www.acsmannualmeeting.org


Teen focus: Freedom Leisure staff attended two-day training courses in December


Lifetime talks to spotlight PT lifecycle JUNE


28–31 ❘ Rimini Wellness Venue Rimini Fiera, Rimini, Italy Summary One of the world’s largest fi tness and wellness shows is now in its 10th year. Web www.riminiwellness.com


3–6 ❘ SPATEC Europe Venue Melia Villaitana, Costa Blanca, Spain Summary A two-day forum of one-to-one meetings between leading UK and European spa owners and operators and around 70 leading international spa suppliers. Web www.spateceu.com


Industry expert Dave Fletcher will host at the seminars


24 ❘ ukactive FLAME Conference Venue Telford International Centre, Telford, UK Summary FLAME is the leading educational and networking event for senior level professionals and decision-makers, and culminates in the FLAME Awards 2015. Web www.ukactive.com


cons of employment versus self-employment, identifying what makes a great PT, generating new clients, as well as exploring long-term opportunities within the fitness industry. Details: http://lei.sr?a=p5E7n


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