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  • A new study from the University of Sunderland found that wearing red for competitive tasks may affect testosterone levels. The data revealed that men who chose red had higher baseline testosterone levels and they rated their colour as having higher levels of characteristics such as dominance and aggression, than men who chose blue. Full article…

  • Human Kinetics webinarThursday 27th June, 3.00pm-4.00pm You might be fit now but you’ll be fat by forty: the inevitability of human sloth. Presenter: Professor Jonathan Doust, FBASES The incidence of overweight and lack of exercise continues to rise despite definitive evidence about the benefits of exercise and numerous attempts to alter human behaviour and the…

  • We Own the Night. Nike and ELLE Magazine (UK) have teamed up to host the ultimate women-only 10km night fun run on Saturday, 18th May in Victoria Park, London. The route will be a party in its own right, complete with DJs, strobe lighting, photo booths and the ‘unexpected’. The great thing about this particular run is…

  • Gym members given new cancellation rights, as reported by  humankinetics.com Bannatyne Fitness Limited, David Lloyd Leisure Limited and Fitness First Clubs Limited have agreed to change their contract terms to make them more transparent and give their members better cancellation rights, following an OFT investigation. The three health and fitness club operators, with almost a…

  • Instructor Live is a new interactive workout website that means we’re finally out of excuses why we can’t get fit. (via http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/news-features/TMG9954242/Online-fitness-gets-a-boost-with-Instructor-Live.html)

  • A new study suggests that walking and cycling could help to cut mortality rates, as reported in Zest Professor Julia Verne, from the SWPHO says, ‘While we realise there are some people who cannot engage fully in physical activity, the tool is useful in highlighting the scale of the impact of physical activity on health.…

  • Serena Williams, the number one ranked female tennis player in the world, has condensed her recipe for a strong core into a 15-minute training app which [launched] on Friday, March 15th. The 31-year-old claims that CorePower, the name of her workout with Nike Training Club, is like “having a personal trainer on your phone.” Despite…

  • 8 great fitness apps to turn your smartphone into your personal trainer and keep you motivated to stay in shape! Sometimes the best intentions in the world aren’t enough to keep you on your fitness track – you get bored or life gets in the way and you just can’t keep on top of your healthy…

  • Doonya is a Bollywood dance-based workout programme and the latest growing craze working its way across the USA.  It is a mix of dance styles including Bolly-Pop, Bhangra, classical and folk, with a few extra minutes of the programme dedicated to strength training and core exercises. Each element targets different parts of the body, creating a well-rounded and effective…

  • Not enough P in PE lessons An Ofsted report has found that PE in schools is generally in ‘good health’, however it would seem there is some room with improvement, as in more than a quarter of schools, teaching ‘did not improve pupils’ physical fitness’. Read more about this here.

  • Calling all sports and remedial massage therapists! The FHT is proud to be supporting The Stroke Association again this year at the 2013 Virgin London Marathon. Their team of marathon runners will be raising valuable funds for this fantastic charity, but with aching muscles, and tired feet, they are looking to qualified therapists to provide much…

  • ‘Choose your distance and set your challenge!’ The Stroke Association’s Resolution Run is bigger and better than ever, with 18 events taking place around the UK and Ireland starting in March. Follow the link below to find an event near you and fulfill your running resolution for a good cause. (via Resolution Run Series |…