Sports Fitness industry (11 articles)
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New Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology
The science behind your sports kit 22 August 2007 11:55 GMT TweetProfessional Engineering Publishing, publishers to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, have launched the Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology.
The Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology aims to become the publication of... -
Loughborough University to open Sports Technology Institute
£15 million investment 23 March 2007 11:10 GMT TweetThe new Institute will develop cutting-edge technology to assist the country’s elite athletes in their preparation for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as significantly enhance research, innovation and enterprise in the sport and...
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Ironman training increases risk of heart damage
As does sitting on the sofa 22 January 2007 15:49 GMT TweetResearch published in European Heart Journal suggests that endurance athletes place their heart at greater risk of ventricular arrhythmia.
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Top Korean swimmer Tae Hwan Park signs with Speedo
Widely touted as a star of the future 17 January 2007 11:49 GMT TweetSpeedo, the world's leading swimwear brand, has today announced the signing of Tae Hwan Park, a 17-year-old Korean swimmer who is widely considered as one of the best up and coming athletes on the international scene.
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Queen substituted for Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium opening
Prince Philip comes off the bench 27 October 2006 12:53 GMT TweetThe official opening of Arsenal’s £390 million Emirates Stadium took place on Thursday. The Queen had been expected to make an appearance to honour the official opening of the ground in Ashburton Grove but had to cancel the engagement with only 3-hours...
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West Ham's take over bid
The Irons are all over the news today 1 September 2006 15:40 GMT TweetIt seems that the Hammers are not content with just one headline. Whilst speculation is still raging about the successful luring of two top Argentinian players, rumours of a take-over bid have started to surface, as the BBC News website reported a club...
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West Ham sign Tevez and Mascherano in coup of the season
Bringing sparkle to East London 1 September 2006 11:36 GMT TweetPocket-lint has something of a soft spot for West Ham United which makes the signing of Tevez and Mascherano welcome news indeed.
In what smacks of a great bid of good old Cockney trading, the pair have signed permanent deals with the club... -
The Ski Club go green
Members plant trees 16 May 2006 14:46 GMT TweetThe Ski Club of Great Britain’s 30,000 members have helped plant over 1500 trees which will aid the snowsports industry’s drive to safeguard the natural environment and combat climate change.
The Ski Club and its Respect The Mountain initiative... -
Coca-Cola and football World Cup 2006
2006 will be the biggest ever year for Coca-Cola's involvement in football 3 May 2006 10:50 GMT Tweet2006 will be the biggest ever year for Coca-Cola's involvement in football, combining the second year of the Football League partnership with sponsorship of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd. (CCE) has a full programme designed... -
Berghaus wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2006
Berghaus has been recognised by the Queen’s Awards, one of the most prestigious business awards in the UK 26 April 2006 15:48 GMT TweetBerghaus has been recognised by the Queen’s Awards, one of the most prestigious business awards in the UK, as a winner in the Innovation Category for design and technical developments in outdoor products.
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The Highbury Auction - Arsenal under the hammer
Arsenal are approaching the end of their days at their famous stadium in Highbury 19 April 2006 11:13 GMT TweetArsenal are approaching the end of their days at their famous stadium in Highbury where the team has been playing since 1913, before moving to the Emirates stadium.
The website - www.highburyauction.com - is running a 9 month auction to clear...