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"If we took the least fit child from a class of 30 we tested in 1998, they would be one of the five fittest children in a class of the same age today" #MoreChildrenMoreActiveMoreOften #WednesdayWisdom
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The UK's trade body for the physical activity sector, representing organisations across fitness, health, sport and leisure. More People, More Active, More Often
- 'In Europe, physical inactivity is responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity' Choose your favourite exercise and #MoveMore #WednesdayWisdom
GIF - "There is no situation, no age, no condition, where exercise is not a good thing" - Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England
- We are deeply concerned that gyms and leisure facilities across England will be forced to close following the new lockdown restrictions and urge the Prime Minister to ensure comprehensive financial support for the sector. ukactive.com/news/ukactive-…
- Chair of ukactive, @Tanni_GT, has written to @BorisJohnson seeking clarity on the decision to delay the reopening of gyms and leisure facilities, outlining the threats to community health during the COVID-19 crisis and calling for a clear timetable.
- New research shows that gyms and leisure centres are associated with an “extremely low” prevalence of #COVID19.
- Keeping gyms and leisure facilities open is essential for the nation's fight against #COVID19 and for lessening health inequalities.
- We join the call to the Prime Minister to provide greater support for gyms, pools and leisure centres across the UK that are essential to people's physical and mental wellbeing. #FitTogether
- “Older age doesn’t have to mean ill health and we know physical inactivity is one of the main contributors to developing #dementia and frailty” - Professor Sir @muirgray #MondayMotivation #ActiveAgeing x.com/JavonReal/stat…
- We are calling for the immediate pause of gym and leisure centre closures in Liverpool until genuine consultation with key local and industry stakeholders has taken place. ukactive.com/news/ukactive-…
- In response to a recent Parliamentary petition, UK Government have confirmed that gyms will not automatically shut as part of any future #COVID19 lockdown measures.
- We have hosted a number of visits for Government and public health officials to get a first-hand look at the safety measures implemented by gyms and leisure facilities across the UK. Read more here: ukactive.com/news/governmen… @DCMS @Sport_England
- Gyms, pools and leisure centres continue to show a low prevalence of #COVID19, with new data showing an overall rate of just 1.7 cases per 100,000 visits. #FitTogether Read more here: ukactive.com/news/uk-fitnes…
- Today we’re calling on @BorisJohnson to commit to positioning sport and physical activity at the heart of our nation’s post-Covid renewal. #SportsRecovery ukactive.com/news/leaders-f…
