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The average age of onset for depression
is now 14. Can exercise turn the tide?
HCM issue 5 2018
Health and fitness group, LivingWell, has introduced a lower membership fee for key workers in the UK and called for the government to lower VAT on club membership.
news •
22 Apr 2004
Software provider Refer-all, which specialises in solutions to enhance the
efficiency of exercise referrals from GP to leisure provider, has launched a new
foundation designed to support leisure providers as they seek to work more
closely with local authorities in the area of public health.
news •
22 Jul 2014
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE)’s new guidelines for
commissioners regarding exercise on referral schemes have been praised by
ukactive as helping to ‘drive forward the evidence base for physical activity.’
news •
26 Sep 2014
The NHS should look to prescribe walking as a medical treatment for certain
patients, according to a GP whose practice has yielded positive health benefits
from exercise on recommendation.
news •
09 Sep 2014
There is now a vast amount of research supporting the benefits of exercise. Kristoph Thompson reviews some recent studies
HCM issue 4 2013
What new group exercise initiatives will emerge in 2017? A selection of operators from across the globe tell us their plans
HCM issue 1 2017
How do you recruit the very best group exercise instructors – people who will ultimately improve your retention and bottom line? Kate Parker asks the experts
HCM issue 10 2016
We take a look at what’s hot in the world of group exercise, from the new Tabata Cycle workout and ‘Zumba with Bursts’, to Physical Company’s BOSU 3DXTREME and an enhanced fitness fx T3 series
HCM issue 1 2015
We uncover some of the latest group exercise concepts set to make a splash in 2016, including Burlexercise, Block Fit, PiYo Live and Pound
HCM issue 1 2016
As the first two Repeat health clubs launch in Denmark, Kate Cracknell talks to the team behind the brand about catering for the Millennial market
HCM issue 10 2016
We round up some of the latest innovations in the realm of group exercise programming for health and fitness clubs
HCM issue 2 2014
Exercising is more effective than dieting in limiting daily calorie consumption, scientists at
Loughborough University have found.
news •
18 Mar 2016
New research suggests there may be some truth in the old adage ‘where
there’s a will there’s a way’ when it comes to exercise, after scientists found
that recalling positive memories of past workouts could be the key to
maintaining motivation in future.
news •
24 Mar 2014
The Register of Exercise Professionals has published an information guide on qualifications and training in exercise referrals which is available through its website.
news •
09 Feb 2006
Physical exercise may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the development of the illness even after a patient has been diagnosed with the ailment.
news •
12 Sep 2011
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has awarded the title of Fitness Educator of the Year to Len Kravitz PhD, associate professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.
news •
29 Nov 2006
The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017,
according to research by Exercise Move Dance UK (EMD UK), the national governing body
for group exercise.
news •
14 May 2018
Research by University of Bath could finally overturn the persistent myth that strenuous
exercise suppresses the body's immune system and makes people "more susceptible to
infections".
news •
25 Apr 2018
Scientists in Australia have hailed a ‘major breakthrough’ which could lead to drug
treatments which are able to mirror the health benefits of exercise.
news •
02 Oct 2015
A new study has suggested that exercise could be as good at drugs at reducing high blood pressure.
news •
19 Dec 2018
A new study has claimed that resistance training improves exercise motivation and
positively
contributes to older adults planning their next activity sessions.
news •
28 Aug 2018
Those wanting to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up need to exercise at
least four to five times each week, according to a new report.
news •
23 May 2018
A £4m exercise referral programme which uses the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) level 3 membership as its benchmark of quality has been launched by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).
news •
30 Oct 2006
We ask industry leaders what can be done
to attract more men to group exercise
HCM issue 2 2018
Almost one in four British people never exercise, with some admitting to avoiding physical
activities "at all cost".
news •
27 Jun 2018
The Joint Consultative Forum has released the latest standards for Exercise Referral, which will now enter a 10-week consultation process.
news •
30 Jun 2011
Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts
HCM issue 2 2013
FitPro has launched a new group
exercise concept for its ViPR
functional training product, which
bridges the gap between movement
and strength training, combining
full-body movement with load.
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28 Apr 2014
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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
HCM magazine
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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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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