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Former NHS leader Mike Farrar set to be new chair of ukactive from August – page 5 International naming protocol for acoustic and vibration products used in gyms – page 6
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Former NHS leader Mike Farrar set to be new chair of ukactive from August MIKE Farrar has been named as the new chair of ukactive, with the former NHS leader set to take over from outgoing chair, Baroness Tanni GreyThompson, in August. Mike has 13 years of CEO experience in the NHS and remains a prominent thought leader and advisor to the NHS and the wider healthcare sector. He brings a wealth of knowledge to ukactive, having previously served as chair of the National Strategic Health Authority Chief Executive’s Group from 2002 to 2009; chief executive of the NHS Confederation from 2011 to 2013; vice and interim chair of Sport England between 2009 to 2012; and chair of Swim England from 2015 to 2020. He said “I am honoured to be named the new chair of ukactive and cannot wait to get started in delivering on the ambitious plans I have seen to grow the sector’s impact and reach. There is huge synergy and opportunity here to develop our plans for supporting improvement in the nation’s health. “Tanni has left a clear legacy as
Mike Farrar chair and I am particularly passionate about continuing the work she has driven to create a more inclusive and representative sport and physical activity sector. “Equity of access to healthcare has
been a key issue for me throughout my NHS career and I want to ensure that diversity and inclusion runs through every layer of our sector, our organisation and our governance at ukactive. “ukactive’s members have an essential role to play, alongside the NHS, in the future of our population’s health and wellbeing. They are an integral element in our healthcare system and I will be committed to realising that vision.” Mike’s appointment comes at a time when the physical activity sector is becoming far more integrated with the national health agenda, led by ukactive’s work to help reduce health inequalities and grow the scale and impact of its members. In 2005, Mike was awarded the CBE for services to the NHS and is an honorary fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Royal College of Physicians, and of the University of Central Lancashire. Throughout his career he has also been committed to supporting sports bodies and charitable foundations, including serving as chair of the
Amateur Swimming Association, a trustee of the Football League Trust, chair of the Rugby League Players Welfare Forum, and chair of Huddersfield Town and Huddersfield Giants Community Sports Trust. Mike will take over from outgoing ukactive chair, Baroness Tanni GreyThompson, who is approaching the end of a six-year tenure. An 11-time gold medallist Paralympian and Peer in the House of Lords, Tanni was recently named as the new chair of Sport Wales, and in July last year was elected president of the Local Government Association. Tanni will be sharing her reflections on her time as Chair and her hopes for the future of the sector at Active Uprising, which takes place in Birmingham on June 30. 2022 marks a new chapter for the governance of ukactive, with a new membership council now in place and a supplier council also set to be announced. Mike will be soon be joined on the ukactive board by a number of new non-executive directors, which will be announced shortly.
Myzone rewards effort as official event partner MYZONE is the official event delivery partner to NFG FitGames London, which takes place on June 25 and 26. Held at the NFG Dome, Myzone will track athletes’ heart rate and effort live on screen as they move through the workout zones – keeping every competitor motivated and pushing every step of the way. Athlete entrants will be split into pairs or teams of four across three categories. Each athlete will have to complete workout challenges across four zones, requiring them to demonstrate all-round fitness capabilities in strength, speed, power and endurance. “We’re proud to be working with NFG FitGames London as its official event delivery partner,” said David Stalker, CEO of Myzone EMEA. Publishing manager: Dominic Musgrave Tel: 01226 734407 dm@scriptmedia.co.uk Studio manager: Paul Hopkinson ph@scriptmedia.co.uk Assistant studio manager: Scott Firth sf@scriptmedia.co.uk Sales and marketing director: Tony Barry Tel: 01226 734605 tb@scriptmedia.co.uk
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“Effort is different for everyone, regardless of ability and experience. Through this partnership, we are Nuffield Health has announced a new five-year partnership with The Football Association to become the football governing body’s official health and wellbeing partner. England teams rely on experts on and off the pitch to perform at their best, and Nuffield Health similarly understands that everyone’s health and wellbeing needs the right support. A new survey by Nuffield Health has highlighted the impact of the pandemic on health and wellbeing. The Healthier Nation Index revealed that 37 per cent of UK adults are now more concerned about their mental health, with a further 40 per cent worried about the impact on their physical health. Through the partnership, Nuffield Health aspires to be the nation’s teammate in health, building on the mental and physical benefits that football brings to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities. The partnership will aim to build a healthier nation, raising awareness of the importance of positive mental and physical wellbeing and developing a series of initiatives which give people of all ages the tools and encouragement to live a healthier life.
able to offer everyone competing in the FitGames valuable feedback and motivation that levels the playing field
with an accurate, motivating experience of physical activity.” With such a strong community of support, Myzone is perfectly positioned to provide everyone involved with NFG the digital tools that offer essential, reliable data while also building the excitement of the event itself through live heart rate displays on the big screen. “We are really excited to announce the collaboration with Myzone to assist with our NFG event delivery,” added Mark Morgan, NFG co-founder. “This will bring together a group of like-minded athletes in both the Myzone and NFG communities. “It will allow athletes to test their stamina and endurance at our events in a truly interactive way.” For more visit nationalfitnessgames.com
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International naming protocol for acoustic and vibration products used in gyms REGUPOL acoustic and vibration products, used in sports facility projects are now covered by a new international naming convention. Distributed in the UK by CMS Danskin Acoustics, REGUPOL products are specified worldwide for their noise and vibration reduction properties, chiefly in flooring applications, in construction sectors including sports flooring, residential schemes, hotels, education, health, auditoria, retail and industrial. A sustainable product, REGUPOL is manufactured in Germany from recycled tyres. Typically, REGUPOL products consist of between 75 and 95 per cent recycled materials and they are fully recyclable. High profile installations in the UK include the Landmark Pinnacle L56 Gym completed last October. Currently it is the highest gym in Europe on the 56th level of a residential/ commercial block. CMS Danskin Acoustics worked closely with the acoustic consultant to minimise the noise breakout from the gym. The approach involved mounts for a sprung concrete floor and resilient underlays for the free weights area along with a REGUPOL final floor finish. The newly named REGUPOL product portfolios, REGUPOL sonus core, REGUPOL sonus multi, REGUPOL sonus eco, REGUPOL sonus curve, REGUPOL sound, REGUPOL comfort, REGUFOAM vibration and REGUPOL sonusfit, include
multiple grades of material and can be used in multiple combinations for varied acoustic and anti-vibration applications. The new uniform referencing across the world will make life easier for specifiers, said UK REGUPOL consultant Jamie Symons. He added: “With unison between all product lines and all countries from June, sharing product data and test
reports internationally will be more straightforward. “This synchronising initiative also reflects REGUPOL’s position today as a global market leader in acoustic and vibration solutions using recycled rubber.” The new product names and updated product data are now available via CMS Danskin Acoustic’s website.
Mark Metcalfe, CMS Danskin’s national commercial manager, said: “REGUPOL is used all over the world and many of our clients – architects, acousticians, structural engineers and contractors, work internationally. “Now, whether they are working on a sports facility project in the UK, US or Middle East, they will be able to benefit from evidence and experience from successful REGUPOL applications globally.” CMS Danskin Acoustics develops bespoke acoustic insulation strategies and isolation concepts for challenging vibration scenarios. Part of SIG plc, CMS Danskin Acoustics produces and sources insulation products, advising on all matters relating to sound proofing materials and noise reduction strategies, including floors, ceilings and walls, to combat airborne and impact noise. Other notable CMS Danskin Acoustics projects include The Shard and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. REGUPOL BSW GmbH, which makes products from high-quality recycled rubber and other elastic recycled components, is a pioneer in the circular economy. Founded in 1954, it is one of the leading providers of sports floors, impact sound insulation, vibration insulation, impact protection flooring and structural protection mats and membranes.
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