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POSTED 23 Oct 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Active Lives study shows group fitness classes and adrenaline sports are on the increase, Exeter aims to become the UK's most active city, RSPCA calls for a reconsideration of dog ban on playing fields and Foster + Partners wins the Sterling prize.

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The outfits worn by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their wedding day have gone on display, Xponential Fitness acquires Pure Barre, Boutique chain MoreYoga signs deal with Everyone Active and a hard-hitting new study gives new impetus to the fitness industry.
  What gets kids active – five findings from Sport England's Active Lives study


Enjoyment is the single biggest factor in motivating children to be active – while "physically literate" children do twice as much activity.
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Mark Verstegen says health clubs and gyms need to become better at delivering results, report shows adult spend eight times as long watching on-demand as they do exercising, Manchester City opens second office in China and more are included in this week's Leisure Opportunities news round-up.
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Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the first of his new FirstLight Cycle studios, Everton stadium moves toward the planning phase and St Michaels Hotel re-invents itself as a spa resort.
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Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans to expand.
HCM Invest opens applications for pitching slots
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.
Synergy – The Retreat Show invites consumer and industry perspectives on retreats for research
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NEWS
Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!
POSTED 23 Oct 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Active Lives study shows group fitness classes and adrenaline sports are on the increase, Exeter aims to become the UK's most active city, RSPCA calls for a reconsideration of dog ban on playing fields and Foster + Partners wins the Sterling prize.

To find out more about these stories, check out the links below.
Sign up here to get your choice of the Spa Business and Spa Business insider weekly ezines, breaking news alerts and every issue of Spa Business and Spa Business insider magazines FREE on digital.
RELATED STORIES
Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!


The outfits worn by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their wedding day have gone on display, Xponential Fitness acquires Pure Barre, Boutique chain MoreYoga signs deal with Everyone Active and a hard-hitting new study gives new impetus to the fitness industry.
What gets kids active – five findings from Sport England's Active Lives study


Enjoyment is the single biggest factor in motivating children to be active – while "physically literate" children do twice as much activity.
Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!


Mark Verstegen says health clubs and gyms need to become better at delivering results, report shows adult spend eight times as long watching on-demand as they do exercising, Manchester City opens second office in China and more are included in this week's Leisure Opportunities news round-up.
Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!


Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the first of his new FirstLight Cycle studios, Everton stadium moves toward the planning phase and St Michaels Hotel re-invents itself as a spa resort.
MORE NEWS
Gran Hotel Taoro opens Sandára Wellness Centre
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Franchise expert Carrie Walsh joins Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa as CEO
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans to expand.
HCM Invest opens applications for pitching slots
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.
Synergy – The Retreat Show invites consumer and industry perspectives on retreats for research
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry perspectives.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the fastest-growing market for the technology. [more...]

Embrace the chill: TechnoAlpin's Snowsky revolutionises post-fitness recovery with falling snow
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
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Bioline Jatò

Bioline Jatò is a family Italian company operating in the professional skincare industry since 197 [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

23-26 Aug 2026

Elevate Spa Riviera Maya Edition

The Riviera Maya Edition Kanai, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
10-12 Sep 2026

ASEAN Patio Pool Spa Expo 2026

MITEC Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, Malaysia
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