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Being physically active lessens the chance of a person becoming seriously ill with – and dying as a
result of – a COVID-19 infection.
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14 Apr 2021
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in influencing
policy and policymakers in the US.
news •
11 Apr 2021
Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership
HCM issue 2 2021
As the government looks into ways to stem the rising tide of health problems caused by
physical inactivity, a sports performance specialist has launched a service aimed at helping
improve the nation’s wellbeing while boosting business performance.
product innovation •
25 Feb 2021
Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to the
World Health Organisation (WHO).
news •
08 Dec 2020
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA,
says the organisation is positively committed to a reassessment of its mission and
activity.
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24 Aug 2020
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
one hour workout at 5.00pm CET/3.00pm GMT.
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30 May 2020
Vitality and RAND Europe have carried out a global study revealing that increased physical activity can benefit not only individuals but also businesses and global economies. Andre Nepgen shares the insights
HCM Handbook 2020
The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.
HCM Handbook 2020
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
order to improve the nation’s health.
news •
16 Dec 2019
A study assessing the impact of physical inactivity on national economies has suggested that if all
adults aged 18-64 walked just 15 minutes more a day, the world economy would grow by an
estimated $100bn a year until 2050.
news •
08 Nov 2019
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing crisis" – improving
the nation's health.
news •
19 Sep 2019
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle
cure".
news •
05 Sep 2019
Les Mills has made its Born to Move programming – which targets children as young as two –
available in box set mode.
news •
05 Sep 2019
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to
not let Brexit distract from the "most pressing issue" of our times – the health of the nation.
news •
26 Jul 2019
Shapewatch among the final nine for
ActiveLab ‘Future of Fit Tech’ Awards
HCM issue 7 2019
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical
activity sector.
news •
06 Jun 2019
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has risen
for the first time in 50 years.
news •
14 May 2019
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate
Innovation Awards.
news •
10 May 2019
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL)
to help create a mixed-use residential project with a focus on healthy, active lifestyles.
news •
09 May 2019
Legend announces the industry’s first open leisure
management platform for all 2,000 of its clients
HCM issue 5 2019
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups
in fit-tech
product innovation •
28 Mar 2019
Moving on after 12 years, the outgoing CEO reflects on his time at ukactive, where he started as an intern
HCM issue 3 2019
Steven Ward will step down from his role as ukactive CEO in April 2019, after more than 12 years
with the organisation.
news •
21 Feb 2019
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate.
news •
19 Feb 2019
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for health and
wellbeing.
product innovation •
07 Feb 2019
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
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Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new ...
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Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to ...
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Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had ...
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US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from ...
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The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover ...
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There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it ...
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While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain ...
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Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and ...
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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