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Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to the
World Health Organisation (WHO).
news •
08 Dec 2020
The newly-established forum will become a Federation at FIBO 2023 in Köln
HCM issue 11 2022
The World Health Organization’s
physical activity expert explains why the
body has created a Global Action Plan
to combat physical inactivity
HCM issue 9 2018
The World Health Organization has found the global inactivity crisis will have a $300bn financial impact, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2022
It all started with a gym and now the sector is part of one of the biggest movements on earth
HCM issue 11 2022
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO), has
stated that “demonstrating impact is key” for the physical activity sector when it comes to
delivering on its potential to society. “Without it, we’re just asking governments for handouts,”
she said.
news •
04 Jan 2023
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), called Global Status Report on
Physical Activity 2022, has revealed that physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030 will result
in almost 500m people developing a preventable, non-communicable disease (NCD), at a cost
of US$300bn, if governments do not act urgently.
news •
19 Oct 2022
The head of the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Unit talks to Kate Cracknell as part of HCM’s partnership with Europe Active
HCM issue 11 2022
As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities
HCM issue 4 2023
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention of
obesity, cardiovascular disease and smoking in its new long-term plan.
news •
10 Sep 2018
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
(CIMSPA) has announced that five employers in the sport and activity sector
have committed to investing in the UK development body following its new
business plan.
news •
18 Nov 2013
The Welsh Assembly Government is looking to encourage people in Wales to become more active as part of new measures to tackle rising obesity levels and to improve health.
news •
08 May 2009
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that it will help
"secure the future of the health service", with measures to support people at all stages of life.
news •
07 Jan 2019
Experts from the sport and physical activity sector have a major role to play in delivering
the mayor’s London Plan, according to chief executive of London Sport Tove Okunniwa.
news •
02 Dec 2017
24 Hour Fitness will emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy this week after the gym chain secured
backing for its restructuring plan.
news •
28 Dec 2020
Experienced London PT Justin Maguire is hoping to transform lives and bodies with the
launch of his new high-end performance hub.
news •
20 Apr 2016
CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical
activity sector held its first AGM yesterday (7th November) and a record number
of members voted on the future business plan and trustees.
news •
08 Nov 2013
EHFA has announced the appointment of Nathalie Smeeman as executive
director from 1 November.
news •
21 Oct 2013
An innovative new product has been launched to manage and record routine maintenance checks for water safety in the facilities management industry.
product innovation •
01 Apr 2009
Designed exclusively for the fitness industry, Retention
Management has launched a meal planning software service
designed to help members reach their dietary goals.
product innovation •
26 Mar 2015
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und
Gesundheit (DIFG), has published a detailed road map for the reopening of the country's
gyms, health clubs and fitness studios.
news •
05 May 2020
UK children will be offered a greater opportunity to take part in 60 minutes of daily sport and
physical activity under new government plans.
news •
15 Jul 2019
The Welsh Government has vowed to boost awareness of "positive lifestyle
improvements" such as regular exercise as part of a major new strategy to reduce
heart disease by 2016.
news •
15 Aug 2012
The Welsh Assembly Government has launched a new four-year strategy designed to increase the number of people walking and cycling as part of their daily lives.
news •
24 Feb 2009
Promoting physical activity as a preventative healthcare measure has been listed as a key
priority in the European Union's five-year strategy. The EU Work Plan for Sport (2021-2024),
published this month, lists three priorities for the EU's work. One of these is "promotion of
participation in health-enhancing physical activity". To achieve this, the plan calls for cross-sectoral
cooperation with relevant institutions.
news •
07 Dec 2020
Sports trust North Ayrshire Leisure has unveiled a new brand name and promotional plan, adopting the trading name K:A Leisure and the strapline ‘feeling good’.
news •
30 May 2008
The Irish government has ring-fenced an initial €5.5m (£4.2m, US$6m) for 2016 in a bid
to get 500,000 more people involved with regular physical activity over the next 10 years.
news •
15 Jan 2016
The latest chapter of the government’s Childhood Obesity Plan – published this
week – has
received a mixed reaction from the physical activity sector.
news •
26 Jun 2018
The government is to invest £1bn in youth sport as part of a 10-point plan to ensure a lasting legacy from
the London 2012 Games.
news •
19 Sep 2012
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