Press Announcements
The most recent FIA press announcements are published here. The FIA regularly produces press announcements regarding key industry events or the launch of FIA programmes and products. These announcements are often carried by the local, national and trade press.
Also, the FIA responds on behalf of its members to any relevant or negative articles and carried in the press. These responses are also published here.
To read our press announcements or responses please click on the relevant button on the right.
Visit this section if your health and fitness is important to you and want to get more active.
Press Announcements
Applications required for FIA Research Institute Nationwide Study
Flame finalists announced
FIA Research Institute back up findings of new study into blood pressure and exercise
FIA responds to Telegraph article, 6th January 2012: ‘This weekend look out for gym rage’
New match funding opportunity to activate the inactive
The FIA announces the Matt Hampson Foundation as their charity of the year
Health Select Committee highlight the importance of exercise
Flame 2012 dates and venues announced
Technogym launch Our Greatest Team Olympic campaign at Italian Embassy, London
The Silent Killer in Our Workplace
New professional and operational standards set to improve exercise referral services
FIA responds to Department of Health announcement: £30 m for sports medicine centre of excellence
Update on Tax Catch up Plan
FIA statement: Guardian 2nd May 2012
FIA responds to new £1 billion sports strategy
HCS now available within EU Member States
FIA supports GB Rowing Team challenge
FIA launches new guidelines for children in gyms
FIA respond to OFT investigation into gym and fitness operators
International Fitness Week 2012: 19th-25th March
Update on Tax Catch Up Plan for tutors, coaches and instructors
Fusion Lifestyle appoints Retail Eyes to improve customer experience
FIA response: New studies show benefits of exercise for prevention of and recovery from disease
FIA responds to Fitness First management changes
Join us at the FIA’s 4th annual Flame Conference
FIA responds to new sport and physical activity participation figures
Get active on World Cancer Day 2012
LIW and FIA cement ongoing partnership until 2015
Flame Awards 2012: Outstanding Performance categories open
FIA seeks 50 inspirational retired men over 55
FIA & Matrix Flame awards are crème de la crème
FIA and Les Mills UK Roadshow - The Future Of Fitness
FIA Research Institute donations round up successful year as charity partner of Help for Heroes
European doping report sheds light on UK fitness sector
FIA statement re: OFT investigation into gym and fitness operators
Over 1000 operators step up to the mark
FIA Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Searle OBE Retires
FIA responds to new unemployment figures
FIA statement: BBC Watchdog
FIA and thinkpublic receive funding to develop their idea for helping older adults stay socially connected
FIA responds to Pulse article 20th February 2012
MYZONE announced as new sponsors of FIA media monitoring service
New partnership with Sky sends Shift into Sports national
FIA responds to Metro article, 20th February 2012
World-renowned speakers confirmed for FIA Flame Conference 2012
FIA joins up with Johnson Health Tech UK Ltd to help pilot Breathscan alcohol awareness scheme
FIA responds to BBC home treadmill story 21st February 2012
FIA Chairman to appear on Apprentice ‘You’re Fired’
FIA & IMSPA Legacy Ready Summit: collaboration and partnership will be key in 2012 and beyond
£50 million to improve your workforce
Being active is an all-year resolution
FIA & Technogym join together to support ‘Our Greatest Team’ - The Industry's Olympic & Paralympic Initiative
FIA Announces New Board Members
National Fitness Day Uk... ‘Empowering The Nation!’
Diet is not the only answer
Older adults land on their feet with physical activity
FIA launches Research Institute
New position/guidance note to Ashbourne Management Service Ltd High Court Ruling on contracts
Fitness Industry stands strong despite economic trend, shows the findings of the UK state of The Fitness Industry 2011 report
And the winners are.............FIA & Matrix Flame Award Winners 2011
