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Call for school focus on fitness

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Colin Boreham, health expert and professor of sport and exercise science at the University of Ulster has called for developed countries to take appropriate steps to promote exercise and among the school kids in order to stop the overweight problem among the school going pupils. He was speaking at WHO (World Health Organization) conference in Kobe, Japan.

Japan, Executive changes & profiles, Public affairs, Health aspects, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Officials and employees, Prevention, Students, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity, World Health Organization, Speeches, lectures and essays, University of Ulster, Boreham, Colin

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EHFA prepares to launch European register

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The European Register of Exercise Professionals a regulatory system developed by EHFA (European Health and Fitness Association) for fitness instructors, teachers and trainers working in European Union is set to launch in this autumn. The features and benefits if the new system are also discussed.

Europe, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Government regulation, Professional Organizations, Professional Membership Assns, Standards, Licensing, certification and accreditation, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, Exercise personnel

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Alan Woods

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An interview is conducted with Alan Woods, Managing Director of river boat business 'Woods River Cruises' in the United Kingdom. Woods has been managing the family business since 1958 and is proud that 70% of the business is generated from returning customers.

United Kingdom, Management, Interview, Boating industry, Woods, Alan, Woods River Cruises

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