Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the The Gym Group plc (LON:GYM) Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, Elaine O’Donnell, recently bought UK£40k worth of stock, for UK£1.62 per share. While that isn’t the hugest buy, it actually boosted their shareholding by 125%, which is good to...
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Can Fitness Instructors Create a Body-Positive Environment?
Source: shvetsa/Pexels In a recent interview, I was asked what can be done to improve exercisers’ body image. I was surprised how much easier it was to talk about how commonly exercisers do not like their bodies, how they compare their bodies to the media images of the perfect thin and toned fit ideal, and...
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Injured Man United star winning fitness race for Ruben Amorim’s debut | Sporting News United Kingdom
Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United is edging closer following his final home game in charge of Sporting CP. The 39-year-old has signed a contract at Old Trafford until the end of the 2026/27 season as he replaces Erik ten Hag in Manchester. Amorim’s signed off in front of the home crowd at the Estadio Jose...
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Samsung Electronics Teams Up With F45 Training To Become The First Functional Training Franchise Delivering Science-Backed Workouts on Samsung TVs
Available on all 2024 Samsung TVs and future releases, Samsung Daily+ will provide users with free access to F45 Training’s innovative, functional workouts from the convenience of their home LONDON, United Kingdom – Oct. 10, 2024 – Samsung Electronics today announced a new partnership with F45 Training[1] – a leading global fitness community specialising...
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Fitness app Strava gives away location of world leaders, French newspaper says
But the US Secret Service told the newspaper that it does not believe the protection it provides was in any way compromised. Le Monde found that some US Secret Service agents use the Strava fitness app, including in recent weeks after the two assassination attempts on Mr Trump, in a video investigation released in French...
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Banco Santander begins retrenchment exercise at UK unit
The move aligns with the financial institution’s broader strategy to reduce expenses. Credit: TippaPatt/Shutterstock. Banco Santander, a Spain-based commercial and retail bank, has initiated a series of job cuts within its UK division, reported Reuters citing a person privy to the development. This move aligns with the financial institution’s broader strategy to reduce expenses in...
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Canadian Hornets and Hercules tanker participate in large U.K. tactical warfare exercise – Skies Mag
For the second year in a row, the Royal Canadian Air Force deployed to the United Kingdom to participate in Cobra Warrior (CW), a biannual exercise that draws together NATO members and partner nations to conduct a range of mission sets aimed at emulating real world scenarios. This year’s only iteration – the planned March...
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The 20 best UK spa hotels for a weekend of wellness
When you go on holiday, it often takes the first three days to wind down and settle into a new rhythm. Then on day four, you can exhale and relax. It is worth remembering this for a spa weekend as your mind whirrs and refuses to calm during that first massage. Of course you can...
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Older motorists could face compulsory ‘fitness-to-drive’ tests as DVLA considers licence rule changes
A fatal accident inquiry has called for elderly drivers to face compulsory fitness tests once they reach a certain age following an incident in Scotland which killed a toddler. In June 2020, 91-year-old Edith Duncan attempted to U-turn on a busy Edinburgh road. The pensioner “lost control” of her Kia Picanto, causing the vehicle to...
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Government issues rallying cry to the nation to help fix NHS
Health Secretary calls on entire nation to shape the government’s plans to overhaul the NHS Public, clinicians and experts urged to submit ideas for its future as new online platform (change.nhs.uk) goes live today – putting staff and patients in driving seat of reform Responses will shape government’s 10 Year Health Plan to fix broken health service and deliver government...
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British soldier who trained Ukrainian troops dies during night-time exercise
A British Army soldier who helped train Ukrainian forces to fight Russia died on a night-time military exercise in the Brecon Beacons, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. Police have launched an investigation into the death of Corporal Chris Gill, 35, of 4th Battalion, The Ranger Regiment, who lost his life in a “non operational...
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Bournemouth vs. Arsenal lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news and injuries: Saka ready after England setback? | Sporting News United Kingdom
Arsenal will look to apply some pressure to Liverpool and Manchester City by going top of the Premier League with a win at Bournemouth. The Gunners’ expected title rivals are not in action until Sunday this weekend, meaning they can put a marker down in the Saturday kickoff at the Vitality Stadium. City and Arsenal...