According to research published by the British Lung Foundation there are an estimated 1.2million people living with diagnosed COPD in the UK, making this the second most common lung disease in the UK, after asthma. 115,000 people are diagnosed with COPD each year – equivalent to a new diagnosis every 5 minutes. To mark 'International [...]
A sigh of relief could be heard across the UK when gyms and leisure facilities were given the green light to re-open at the end of July. Amongst those who welcomed the news included the team and members at Feelgood Ivybridge, a unique power assisted exercise centre which is proving to be a vibrant social [...]
Dagfinn Enerly is a Norwegian premiership footballer who in 2005 suffered an injury to his neck whilst 5 minutes into the final game of the season against Fredikstad FC. His injury left him with C2, C3 and C4 fractures as well as a prolapse in the neck which subsequently left him in a wheelchair. [...]
The Feelgood Factory at Pendle Leisure Centre is to reopen on Monday, September 7th – with a BRAND NEW range of power-assisted exercise equipment supplied by Shapemaster. Alison Goode, Chief Executive of Pendle Leisure Trust, said: “We can’t wait to welcome our members and customers back and I’m sure they will be delighted with our [...]
Following the reopening of leisure facilities last week, the team at Grimsby Leisure Centre have been inundated with bookings for their power assisted exercise suite which attracts many older adults and people living with a wide range of long term health conditions. Ian Shorley Harlow, Health and Wellbeing Fitness Supervisor commented, “We are absolutely [...]
Shapemaster are delighted to welcome 'Thrive Selsey' to our portfolio of UK based operators. Thrive is a family owned unique complex; unique because it contains many elements, all of which are centered on health, fitness and friendship. Situated in the heart of Selsey within stunning surroundings, this luxurious facility boasts a suite of 10 [...]
In collaboration with our partners at TA6, Shapemaster have created a range of support materials for leisure operators both during and post lockdown including: Online webinar - information and support for existing Shapemaster operators (and those considering Shapemaster as part of their leisure portfolio) during the reopening phase following COVID lockdown.The team cover subjects [...]
Leisure marketing and training experts, TA6, conducted a national fitness survey with over 4,000 responses via leisure operators on their social media channels. Around 1,000 of these respondents were aged over 55. The survey gathered headline data on the feelings of the public towards exercise and fitness during and after COVID-19 lockdown, which will [...]
As we approach the end of ‘Mental Health Awareness Week 2020’ we look at what impact the role of power assisted exercise could play in supporting people struggling with their own mental health. Following a survey conducted amongst end users of power assisted exercise who identified has having a mental health related condition, the [...]
The team at Shapemaster continue to provide ongoing support for older adults and those living with long term conditions via our free to view series of video exercise programmes. Managing Director, Howard Blackburn commented, “The health and wellbeing of older adults and those living with long term health conditions is important to the team here [...]
