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Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana CIC, to give opportunities to those living in disadvantaged communities. 15 July saw the launch of a community street gym in Tottenham, in an area which has one of the highest crime rates in Haringey. The 120sq m Northumberland Park Street Gym includes equipment such as monkey bars, dip bars and pull-up bars. A summer activation programme is supporting the launch, providing free, accessible and inclusive exercise classes, including family exercise, youth and adult calisthenics and over-50s stretching and mobility. The project has been steered by Juan Lopez, the founder of Raza Sana, who grew up in a deprived area and felt that crime was the only option. Joining the army gave him a sense of rehabilitation by growing his mental strength and physical agility. Read more ... see link in comments below. #health #fitness #wellness #wellbeing #streetgym #Tottenham #outdoorgym

The 63,000 capacity Suoyuwan Stadium in Dalian, China, is now complete! The stadium, designed by BDP Pattern and Buro Happold, draws inspiration from its waterfront location and maritime history, featuring a dynamic façade resembling cascading waves and seashells. Offering unparalleled sightlines, the stadium creates an intense atmosphere, blending sporting architecture with artistry. At night, LED lighting transforms it into a spectacle, while a double helix ramp provides stunning views of Dalian Bay. "We feel extremely proud to have conceived this fantastic stadium which will provide a footballing legacy for the city for generations.” - Nick Tyrer, Architect at BDP Pattern Find out more about the project here: https://loom.ly/EtO6ZNI 📸: Terrence Zhang and Atopia Design #stadiumdesign #sportsarchitecture #footballstadium #architecture #masterplanning

Exciting property / development opportunity: Creative proposals are sought to reinvent a golf course on the edge of Epping Forest. #property #development #toLet #golfCourse #EppingForest Knight Frank

Speaking at the Active Uprising conference in London today (1 February), ukactive chair Mike Farrar warned prime minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer there would be “no growth without health” and that any future government must make physical activity a central part of both its health and economic strategies.

Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local media alleging venues could be closed to balance the books. • CEO June Peebles is committed to maintaining provision, despite financial challenges • The public sector operator is currently forecasting a budget deficit of £3.6m for 2024/25 • Talks are underway with The City of Edinburgh Council Council around budgets #localAuthority #leisure #leisureCentres #sport #publicHealth

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on people's physical activity levels and there have been calls for interventions to make access more affordable. • Moving Communities 2023 Customer Experience survey shows cost of living is having an impact on physical activity levels • 9 per cent have been significantly impacted and 31 per cent somewhat impacted in efforts to stay active • 90 per cent of 16-to-24-year-olds are keen to exercise • A second report – 'The rising cost of living and its impact on sport and physical activity' says rates of physical activity remain stable, although inequalities in participation persist Mike Hill #exercise #physicalActivity #sport #costoflivingcrisis #health #wellbeing

People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect their health and now the government needs to get on board by delivering greater support for the sector, says ukactive CEO, Huw Edwards. • New research by Savanta for UK Active has found that 78 per cent of people join a health club because it helps them manage their mental health • 55 per cent join to support a short- or long-term health condition • Edwards says the sector is the solution to many of the nation’s public health challenges and is calling on the Government to invest more in physical activity #health #wellness #physicalActivity #gyms #leisurecentres #publicHealth #healthClubs

Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing public sector leisure, argues industry veteran and social change agent, Martyn Allison. • Social care costs are putting too much of a strain on local authority budgets • The sector needs to collaborate with other industries to lobby politicians to solve the problem • Sector needs to train its leadership in skills to influence and collaborate • The message of investing in fitness leading to long-term health savings isn’t getting through to policymakers #socialCare #localAuthority #policymakers #health #wellbeing #publicSector #leisure

HYROX founder Christian Toetzke is aiming to engage a million participants a year - is this the future of sports participation?