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  • SHOKK AND ASPIRE SPORTS ANNOUNCE JOINT TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
    SHOKK AND ASPIRE SPORTS ANNOUNCE JOINT TRAINING PARTNERSHIP SHOKK The Youth Activity People are proud to announce it is to commence a new joint partnership with Aspire Sports Health & fitness Ltd to further increase the network of skilled and talented instructors to help deliver SHOKK's bespoke, youth-orientated training courses and workshops across the UK. SHOKK are market leaders in youth activity and offer the widest range of youth specific qualifications, CPD courses and workshops. Delivered in a completely unique and innovative fashion, the objective remains the same across all elements of the SHOKK Concept, to create exciting and stimulating programmes in positive environments for young people to…
  • SALE LEISURE CENTRE OPEN IMOVE INTERACTIVE YOUTH GYM WITH AIMING HIGH FUNDING
    SALE LEISURE CENTRE OPEN IMOVE INTERACTIVE YOUTH GYM WITH AIMING HIGH FUNDING Sale Leisure Centre has launched an exciting provision for young people and children with disabilities offering them the chance to participate in physical activity in a fun and interactive way with the opening of the iMove youth gym. The iMove youth gym is powered by SHOKK who specialise in increasing physical activity and health and fitness levels through innovative and enjoyable experiences. All the interactive and the equipment installed at the Sale Leisure site is specially designed equipment which includes SHOKK revolve bikes, Fluid Water Rowers, SHOKK Box, Multi-player Dancemats and Traverse Wall. The investment has been supported by the…
  • SHOKK ANNOUNCES NEW INVESTMENT AND BOARD STRUCTURE
    SHOKK announces new Investment and Board Structure SHOKK, the leading international provider of specialist services for the youth activity sector, has today confirmed an agreement that will see the company receive significant financial investment from Tian Ma Equity Solutions to drive the planned expansion and growth in franchised and SHOKK owned clubs. Founded in 1999, SHOKK retains a unique position in the fitness industry as the only company focused solely on providing fitness equipment, activities, programmes and training for young people from the ages of 5 – 16 years old. The announcement of the investment and additions to the board…
  • LANGLEY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN INNOVATIVE SHOKK YOUTH GYM
    LANGLEY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN INNOVATIVE SHOKK YOUTH GYM November 2011 Local youngsters in the community and pupils attending Langley Park Primary School, Durham can look forward to fun and innovative physical activity sessions and PE lessons with the opening of their new SHOKK Youth Gym with the help of a £10,000 grant from the ‘Awards for All’ programme. The Big Lottery Fund is the largest of the National Lottery distributors. Its ‘Awards for All’ programme offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 to social and environmental projects that will benefit local communities and make a difference to the lives…
  • NEW SHOKK YOUTH GYM OPENS IN DONYNGS LEISURE CENTRE
    NEW SHOKK YOUTH GYM OPENS IN DONYNGS LEISURE CENTRE Following an extensive £4.1m refurbishment programme, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council have reopened the Donyngs Leisure Centre in Redhill, Surrey. The renovation work was jointly funded by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and its leisure operator GLL. As part of the new revamp, an innovative SHOKK Youth gym has been installed which is specially designed for 11-16 years olds aimed to increase to encourage young members of the community to take part in physical activity and increase their health and fitness levels. The new SHOKK Youth Gym will include equipment such…
  • SHOKK ENERGIE ATTEND ANNUAL EVOLUTION CONFERENCE
    SHOKK ENERGIE ATTEND ANNUAL EVOLUTION CONFERENCE SHOKK ENERGIE ATTEND ANNUAL EVOLUTION CONFERENCE The annual énergie Evolution Conference took place this October in Milton Keynes at the first-class MK Dons stadium. Hosted by the énergie group, the day brought together their entire network of Franchises across the UK and Europe to celebrate the organisation’s growth so far in 2011. The conference buzz word was ‘breakthrough’, relating to the ongoing success of the Franchise business network. Individuals that have performed exceptionally well were celebrated. Jan Spaticchia (énergie CEO) opened the day with a business update. Other énergie Directors and key note speakers then presented on topics around health and the…
  • PWP CONFERENCE 2011-09-27
    PWP CONFERENCE 2011-09-27 PWP conference 2011-09-27 September 2011 Dr. Lee Graves (Head of R & D) presented his PhD intervention research to academics at the biannual Paediatric Work Physiology (PWP) conference on 20th September. The title of his presentation was the Short-term effects of an active video gaming peripheral device on children’s habitual physical activity, behaviour preferences and body composition. The conference was hosted by the University of Exeter and took place between 19-23 September 2011 at the Bedruthan Steps Hotel and Spa on the beautiful coast of North Cornwall. The exciting conference programme included key notes presentations from Prof Willem Van Mechelen…
  • AFRESH PARTNERS VISIT MERSEYSIDE
    AFRESH PARTNERS VISIT MERSEYSIDE AFRESH partners visit Merseyside for study visit September 2011 The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES) at Liverpool John Moores University, in partnership with SHOKK and Liverpool Active City, hosted a study visit for partners in the AFRESH Project on 13-14 September 2011. The AFRESH (Activity and Food for Regional Economies Supporting Health) project uses a dual approach to promote scientifically based innovations in the health economy for diet and physical activity. The project is funded by the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development in the European Union, and runs from September 2010-2013. New initiatives from…
  • SHOKK ÉNERGIE SUPPORT NATIONAL FITNESS DAY UK
    SHOKK ÉNERGIE SUPPORT NATIONAL FITNESS DAY UK SHOKK ÉNERGIE SUPPORT NATIONAL FITNESS DAY UK SHOKK Énergie are supporting the first ever UK National Fitness Day on Friday 30th September with fun packed physical activity sessions open to 5-16 years old at their youth gym sites at SHOKK Dundee, SHOKK East Kilbride and SHOKK Inverness. SHOKK énergie is the only youth fitness franchise in the marketplace that encapsulates a complete physical activity concept and is extremely passionate about increasing the activity levels of young people today. Free events and activities will also take place across the country in a bid to encourage the nation to get involved and…
  • PADIHAM EXTRAVAGANZA EVENT HOST SHOKK COMES TO TOWN
    PADIHAM EXTRAVAGANZA EVENT HOST SHOKK COMES TO TOWN To kick-start the summer school holidays Burnley Council enlisted SHOKK to host a SHOKK Come to Town (SCTT) event for a FREE open day weekend at Padiham Leisure Centre in July. The SHOKK Comes to Town road show demonstrates a variety of ways to educate and impact youth inactivity in your area.  Promoting Padiham Leisure Centre’s facilities, fitness programming and youth gym, SHOKK provided physical activity and interactive work-shops for young people on specifically designed equipment such as Target Walls, Revolve Bikes and participating in high-energetic classes such as SHOKK Urban, SHOKK Stuntman and SHOKK Circuits - the focus, making exercise…
  • SHOKK HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR ECSS PRE-SYMPOSIUM CONFERENCE
    SHOKK HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR ECSS PRE-SYMPOSIUM CONFERENCE July 2011 - SHOKK sponsor paediatric exercise science symposium   SHOKK were proud to headline sponsor a European College of Sports Sciences (ECSS) pre-conference symposium at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) on 5th July 2011. The REACH Group, LJMU and Coca-Cola also sponsored the event. The one-day symposium at the Tom Reilly Building sought to develop a critical analysis of physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions with young people. Jonathan Williams (CEO, SHOKK) and Dr. Karen Cunningham (Health, Physical Activity and Behavioural Sciences Director, Coca-Cola) opened the symposium and set the rationale for the day. Professor Gareth Stratton (LJMU) chaired the day…
  • SHOKK SECURES PIONEERING TENDER WITH BRIDGEND COUNTY COUNCIL
    SHOKK SECURES PIONEERING TENDER WITH BRIDGEND COUNTY COUNCIL SHOKK have secured a pioneering tender with Bridgend County Council (BCC), helping them to meet the Council’s objective to help increase physical activity opportunities and a healthy lifestyle, for young people of all age ranges within the community – the SHOKK concept delivers a complete and measurable physical activity solution. Officially opening this month, the first phase of the project has seen the renovation of the Ogmore Valley Life Centre which now hosts a revolutionary SHOKK interactive gym which includes SHOKK’s innovative 12 wireless Dancemat System, FLT (Functional Lifting Technology) equipment and IGNITION cardiovascular kit of interactive Bikes, Treadmills and…
  • EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH OFFER ON NEW SHOKK G-BIKE
    EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH OFFER ON NEW SHOKK G-BIKE To celebrate the launch of the latest addition to the X-ertain product range, SHOKK are offering a HOT DEAL on the new innovative SHOKK G-Bike. Take your interactive game playing to the next level with the SHOKK G-Bike. Via wireless connectivity, it is compatible with game consoles such as Play Station (PS2 & PS3), X-Box 360, X-Box Kinect or Nintendo Wii – enhancing your gaming experience with latest games. The SHOKK G- Bikes come in 2 sizes, medium and large and is safe to use for children aged 5 years upwards and can be adjustable to the height of an…
  • SHOKK APPOINT NEW NATIONAL TRAINING MANAGER
    SHOKK APPOINT NEW NATIONAL TRAINING MANAGER SHOKK The Youth Activity People have announced the appointment of Lynn Wilson who joins as National Training Manager. Reporting to Justine Williams the Sales Director, Lynn will be responsible for managing the Training Department and network of instructors across the UK as well as developing new partnerships and maintaining an effective Training Programme strategy. Located in Altrincham, SHOKK specialise in increasing physical activity, health and fitness levels through cutting edge activities to impact youth inactivity and obesity within the community. With over 10 years experience in the fitness industry, Lynn most recently was Group Exercise Manager at DW Sports Fitness. As…
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