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Month: January 2012
Beach Volleyball top spectator sport for civil servants
Beach volleyball will be the most popular sport for Government officials at the London 2012 Olympics according to the latest ticket sales.
The GB Rowing Team invites you on board
GB Rowing is challenging everyone to get fit in the build up to the GB Rowing Team Senior Trials by getting taking their own 2km trial to mark a big year for British sport while also raising money for The Stroke Association.
New qualification for health & fitness professionals
The Active IQ Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) is available at Levels 3 and 4 and is designed to prepare individuals for teaching in a wide range of contexts.
Take the guesswork out of strength training
Maximize your development with a progressive approach to weight training using either free weights or machines.
Growing evidence that gardening is good for you
One or more hours a week spent gardening can reduce falls, improve balance walking speed and reduce the incidence of chronic conditions such as arthritis and high blood pressure the elderly
The role of leisure in the lives of the elderly
As the number and percent of older people in developed countries continues to grow,tomorrow’s recreation and leisure professionals will be more challenged than ever to meet the needs of an increasingly older and culturally diverse population. Written for students, professors and professionals in recreation, leisure, gerontology and ageing, Leisure and Aging provides a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of life for older people and the role of leisure within it. It helps students think critically about a phase of life that seems remote from their own and provides a perspective to their understanding of ageing and leisure. Price: £39.99 I €48.00 Find out more
No higher risk of cardiac arrest to marathon runners
Taking part in marathons and half-marathons is not linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest compared to other forms of athletics