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A 'shocking' rise in childhood obesity figures means Britain must act now or risk the scales
tipping further, according to ukactive.
news •
14 Oct 2017
As little as one hour per week of exercise can offer “significant protection” against
depression, an Australian research team has found.
news •
04 Oct 2017
Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry
innovations that are making it easier than
ever before to keep fit on-the-go
HCM issue 9 2017
People who think they're less active than others their age actually die younger than those
who believe they're more active – even if their activity levels are the same or similar –
according to research by Stanford academics Octavia Zahrt and Alia Crum, published in
Health Psychology magazine.
news •
07 Aug 2017
Health experts have debunked the idea that people can be overweight but medically fit,
according to
a study which is being presented at the European Congress on Obesity.
news •
17 May 2017
IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh reports on the many highlights of the recent convention and trade show in Los Angeles, US
HCM issue 5 2017
Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class
HCM issue 4 2017
Innovations are growing the fitness
industry, but more needs to be
done to achieve future success.
David Minton summarises findings
from The Leisure Database
Company’s (TLDC) State of the
Fitness Industry Report
HCM Handbook 2017
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on
social media platforms.
news •
03 Feb 2017
More than one-fifth of children starting primary school in Scotland are at risk of being
obese or overweight, according to new figures.
news •
16 Dec 2016
An NHS body has told obese patients to lose weight or face delays in having non-emergency
surgery, arguing that eating healthily and taking exercise can make a ‘real difference’ to the
results of operations.
news •
29 Nov 2016
People who have regular fitness checks – and are therefore more in tune with the state of their
physical condition – are more likely to achieve their health goals, such as reducing cholesterol,
bringing down blood pressure and lowering body mass index (BMI).
news •
09 Sep 2016
A healthy diet, regular physical exercise and a normal body weight can reduce the build up
of abnormal proteins that are associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a study
has concluded.
news •
17 Aug 2016
Philips will launch four devices to help individuals take greater control of their health.
news •
09 Aug 2016
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media engagement.
news •
02 Aug 2016
Nuffield Health has unveiled an extensive £2.1m refurbishment to the Canary Wharf gym
it will be operating for both Credit Suisse employees and the financial hub’s wider
workforce.
news •
28 Jun 2016
Scientists in the US have released a study indicating that exercise could lower the chances of women getting cervical cancer
HCM issue 7 2016
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to
leave the European Union (EU) following the referendum on its membership. KPMG – one of the big
four auditors along with Deloitte, EY and PwC – has said the decision is likely to cause CEOs within
the leisure and hospitality sector a great deal of uncertainty and concern.
news •
24 Jun 2016
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of brand
engagement on social media, but a new report shows that there’s plenty of room for
improvement across the fitness sector.
news •
06 Jun 2016
As little as 30 minutes of exercise per week has the
potential to significantly reduce a
woman's risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a
study from scientists at New
York’s Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
news •
25 May 2016
Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally
since 2000, but major
inequalities persist within and among countries, according
to this year’s “World Health
Statistics: Monitoring Health for the SDGs,” a report
compiled by the World Health
Organization.
news •
23 May 2016
Harvard University in the US is establishing a new Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and
Happiness at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
news •
09 May 2016
The fitness industry may be growing, but it needs to do even more to achieve future success. David Minton looks at moves in the private and public sector, and the need for all clubs to better embrace the power of social media
HCM Handbook 2016
Health experts are calling on the government to scrap the so-called ‘fat letters’ posted to
parents in England to tell them if their child is overweight and instead offer more guidance
for fostering healthy lifestyles.
news •
10 Nov 2015
Nuffield Health is partnering with global financial services firm UBS to develop a major
corporate fitness facility for 6,000 staff at its new London headquarters.
news •
02 Nov 2015
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
breast cancer for postmenopausal women, scientists have said.
news •
23 Jul 2015
GP referrals for weight management and physical activity programmes are failing to curb
obesity, researchers have claimed.
news •
17 Jul 2015
Offering a post-workout energy boost or an end-of-day
treat, organic chocolate brand Seed and Bean brings together
flavour, nutrients and ethical considerations.
product innovation •
14 Jul 2015
UK healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has teamed up with Mindlab to develop a new
corporate mindfulness training programme for businesses to optimise employee
performance and build emotional resilience.
news •
09 Jul 2015
According to new research by Deloitte, 86 per cent of UK organisations face leadership issues. Mark Bowden reports
HCM issue 7 2015
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While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain ...
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
“I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year ”
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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