FIA slams inaccurate health and fitness industry article
By Helen Patenall
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily Mail for being grossly inaccurate.
The FIA asserts that the “misleading and sensationalist” article – Is going to the gym bad for your health? – could have an adverse impact on the success of current campaigns which aim to encourage the general public to improve their general health and wellbeing.
The article claimed: “Dangerous bacteria lurk on gym equipment and water bottles as well as in hot tubs and changing rooms”.
Such claims have been rebuked by the FIA for being generic and non-specific to health and fitness clubs, particularly those approved by the association.
The FIA said: “Every FIA member is compliant with the industry’s Code of Practice which sets stringent criteria in accordance with legislation published by the Health and Safety Executive.”
In addition, in response to the newspaper’s assertion that the “Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that about 100 men and women had contracted a strain of the MRSA superbug at their gym or sports centre”, the HPA contended that they “are unaware of any link between C-MRSA and health clubs. These cases were acquired within the community.”
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily Mail for being grossly inaccurate.
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FIA slams inaccurate health and fitness industry article
By Helen Patenall
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily Mail for being grossly inaccurate.
The FIA asserts that the “misleading and sensationalist” article – Is going to the gym bad for your health? – could have an adverse impact on the success of current campaigns which aim to encourage the general public to improve their general health and wellbeing.
The article claimed: “Dangerous bacteria lurk on gym equipment and water bottles as well as in hot tubs and changing rooms”.
Such claims have been rebuked by the FIA for being generic and non-specific to health and fitness clubs, particularly those approved by the association.
The FIA said: “Every FIA member is compliant with the industry’s Code of Practice which sets stringent criteria in accordance with legislation published by the Health and Safety Executive.”
In addition, in response to the newspaper’s assertion that the “Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that about 100 men and women had contracted a strain of the MRSA superbug at their gym or sports centre”, the HPA contended that they “are unaware of any link between C-MRSA and health clubs. These cases were acquired within the community.”
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily Mail for being grossly inaccurate.
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been
designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion.
Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
Disappointment about being
passed over for promotion
gave Neil Randall, the resilience
he needed to climb the ranks.
He talks to Kath Hudson about
the challenges he faced early
in his career and the skills
he learned from them
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In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
The Fitness Group, the UK’s leading fitness education training provider,
is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business
continues to expand internationally.
Sports and Leisure Management’s Everyone Active has been announced as the new operator of
Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of 1st January 2025.