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One of the first studies into the effects of high intensity interval training (HIIT)
on elderly people has thrown up results suggesting six seconds bursts of
exercise could have a significant impact on their health.
news •
28 Jul 2014
Leisure and hospitality businesses could be missing out on up to £16bn in additional
revenues by failing to adequately cater to the needs of over 65-year-olds.
news •
22 Apr 2015
Council-run parks and leisure centres could be in jeopardy thanks to a £4.3bn
funding 'black hole' in adult care services caused by austerity cuts and an
ageing population, a new study has warned.
news •
28 Oct 2014
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
ageing population has never been more important.
promotion •
18 Jun 2021
Matrix Fitness is launching MX4 Active to engage the ageing and deconditioned populations.
We talk to Steve Barrett, director of global group education and training, to find out more
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A new high-end health club in Jersey is hoping to attract the island’s many
corporate employees, as well as its ageing population, with a 360-degree
approach to wellness.
news •
31 Mar 2014
The London Health Show supports the sports and
fitness industry which is experiencing
unprecedented heights in market value, reportedly
soaring to over £4 billion in 2014.
product innovation •
09 Dec 2015
Fitness kit manufacturer Dyaco has revealed plans to launch a new line of medical and rehabilitation
fitness equipment under a brand licensing agreement with technology giant Philips.
news •
05 Feb 2019
Helen Patenall looks at the key influencers shaping the sector in the year ahead
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New ‘Level 4 Specialist Practitioner’ qualifications for personal trainers wanting
to meet specific client needs in growing areas of complaint – caused by
overeating and inactivity – have been launched by Focus Training.
news •
06 May 2014
DC Leisure is encouraging disabled visitors to use its local authority leisure centres now that half of them have received accreditation from Inclusive Fitness Initiative.
news •
11 Oct 2005
SKILLCOURT is an intelligent laser-based training and diagnostic tool to promote both motor
and cognitive development in patients, athletes and children.
promotion •
08 Nov 2023
To understand how people can live longer throughout the world, researchers at University
of California, San Diego School of Medicine have teamed up with colleagues at University
of Rome La Sapienza to study a group of 300 people, all over 100 years old, living in a
remote Italian village nestled between the ocean and mountains on the country's coast.
news •
07 Apr 2016
Global fitness manufacturer Dyaco, has launched the new Spirit CRW900 Fluid Rower to add to
its growing range of Spirit Fitness CV equipment.
product innovation •
11 Oct 2018
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle
cure".
news •
05 Sep 2019
A new initiative looks to deliver innovation in the healthy ageing market as part of the
government's Industrial Strategy. In total, £12m worth of grants will be distributed to micro, small or
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises which develop measures aiding healthy
ageing – including those involving physical activity.
news •
05 Aug 2019
With such a huge proportion of the UK population not meeting recommended activity levels,
fitness professionals who expand their range of services will find unlimited opportunities
HCM issue 9 2018
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary
to help reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, findings from an 18-year study have
confirmed.
news •
22 Nov 2017
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue
to divert money from other local services, such as parks and leisure budgets, in order to
plug growing social care funding gaps.
news •
23 Feb 2016
Public Health England (PHE) has highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy
lifestyle in mid to later years, after a new report found that life expectancy at older ages in
England has risen to its highest ever level.
news •
12 Feb 2016
A new product aimed at the ageing population is combining wearable fitness tech with artificial intelligence to
create a device designed to help predict potentially harmful ailments.
news •
16 Jan 2020
An £18m (US$23.5m, €20.7m) neighbourhood hub with a state-of-the-art leisure centre is
being developed with a focus on being dementia-friendly.
news •
05 Nov 2017
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on the government to help make physical
activity a ‘national religion’ and harness its potential to tackle some of the biggest
challenges faced by society.
news •
01 Nov 2017
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been proven to be beneficial for
clinically stable heart transplant recipients, with workouts helping to increase exercise capacity, maintain control of blood pressure and improve resting heart
rates, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation.
news •
20 Aug 2014
Experts have urged governments and industry to increase opportunities for play and fun physical
activities throughout life – especially in older years – in order to improve the health and wellbeing of
populations.
news •
13 Dec 2018
Ukactive has launched a five-point manifesto designed to improve the health of the nation,
urging all parties to adopt policies within it ahead of the forthcoming general election on 8
June.
news •
03 May 2017
A new report tells us that people should
be getting more active as they age,
not less. We take a closer look at the
facts and why we need to transform
perceptions of ageing
HCM issue 11 2018
ukactive head of public affairs Huw
Edwards says it’s time for the NHS to
prioritise preventive healthcare
HCM issue 3 2018
Sweat and Sound’s founder on creating
immersive fitness experiences for all ages
HCM issue 3 2018
Full-body wearable simulations could help leisure operators understand the challenges older people face when moving around their facilities
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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“The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business”
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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