Latest
issue
Your search results
Search again:
Your search for 'Steven Ward' returned 148 results
Showing results by date | view results by relevance
Startup businesses in social media, data and wearable technology are being encouraged to
develop products and services aimed at promoting physical activity as part of a business
mentor initiative launched by ukactive.
news •
18 Oct 2016
A growing consumer appetite for fitness and a hive of investment activity within the health
club sector could see the value of the UK fitness sector increase by £1.1bn in 2016.
news •
18 Oct 2016
In an attempt to counter Britain’s childhood obesity epidemic, ukactive will work alongside
the Local Government Association (LGA) to help leisure centres offer a healthier range of
snacks.
news •
04 Oct 2016
This year’s National Fitness Day (NFD) on 7 September encouraged more people than ever
before to get physically active, with more than 100,000 estimated to have taken part in
activities during the day.
news •
16 Sep 2016
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
have helped increase activity levels in New Zealand.
news •
07 Sep 2016
Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet
HCM issue 9 2016
ukactive and CIMSPA have announced an expanded format for this year’s Active Training Awards,
with a full day conference being organised ahead of the awards ceremony.
news •
17 Aug 2016
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading
policymakers to focus on wrong strategies – such as increasing physical activity levels – when
attempting to tackle the obesity epidemic.
news •
08 Aug 2016
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least one
hour each day in order to combat the serious risks their sedentary lifestyle is posing on
their health.
news •
28 Jul 2016
UK-based physical activity providers are given the opportunity to use popular Disney
characters to inspire children and their families to become more active this summer.
news •
21 Jul 2016
Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May has made a bold reshuffle to the cabinet, with a
number of high-profile changes likely to affect the leisure sector.
news •
14 Jul 2016
As incoming Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to form a new government today (13
July), ukactive has called on the new administration to continue the work of its
predecessor in taking strides to tackle the UK’s physical inactivity epidemic.
news •
13 Jul 2016
A piece of work which offers sport and physical activity bodies advice on engaging with
public health organisations has been published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance and
ukactive.
news •
08 Jul 2016
The economic fallout from Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union isn’t causing
any sleepless nights for The Gym Group, according to the company’s CEO.
news •
06 Jul 2016
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of its
clinical priorities for the next three years, becoming the latest influential body to elevate
the importance of tackling sedentary behaviour.
news •
01 Jul 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
The number of people taking part in sport has reached the same level as the post-London 2012
Olympics boom – with a rise in female participants and an increase in gym users.
news •
09 Jun 2016
Fitness leaders have spoken out on the importance of Britain staying in Europe, warning
that ‘Brexit’ could derail the sector’s growing momentum.
news •
06 Jun 2016
The new Sport England strategy is a huge triumph for ukactive, and an equally significant opportunity for the fitness sector, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 6 2016
ukactive has begun its search for a new chair of its Membership Council, with previous
incumbent David Stalker having stepped down at the end of last month.
news •
24 May 2016
Sport England has made tackling physical inactivity its number one priority, with plans to
triple the amount it spends on the issue as part of its new strategy.
news •
19 May 2016
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five years,
representatives from local government, physical activity operators, County Sport
Partnerships, equality bodies and sports policy respond to the organisation’s Towards and
Active Nation strategy
news •
19 May 2016
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record 9.2
million working up a sweat last year.
news •
16 May 2016
The row between parkrun and Stoke Gifford Parish Council about maintenance charges for
local facilities could inadvertently pave the way for more open dialogue between sports
providers and local authorities, according to industry experts.
news •
06 May 2016
Finalists announced for Flame Awards 2016
news •
27 Apr 2016
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary
drinks to tackle the country's burgeoning obesity problem.
news •
16 Mar 2016
ukactive has kicked off the application process for its new Future Leaders programme,
which aims to equip the next generation of industry executives with the tools to lead the
sector into a new era of growth.
news •
04 Mar 2016
Efforts to professionalise the physical activity sector workforce have suffered a setback,
after new statistics suggest that nearly 11 per cent of personal trainers have been
intimate with their clients.
news •
02 Mar 2016
Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the
winner of an £80,000 development fund to create an app that inspires families to lead
healthier lifestyles.
news •
25 Jan 2016
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for
children, rather than obstruct them, according to ukactive executive director Steven Ward.
news •
21 Jan 2016
Latest News
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover ...
Latest News
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it ...
Latest News
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain ...
Latest News
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and ...
Latest News
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more ...
Latest News
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to ...
Latest News
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities ...
Latest News
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans ...
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
“We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing ”
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of
fitness with software specialist Perfect
Gym providing a scalable tech platform
to power and sustain its growth
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People
Dr Jonathan Leary
Founder, Remedy Place“It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time”
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you.
[email protected]
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
“We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement”
Current vacancies
Director of Operations Active Luton
£61,000 - £64,000 + exceptional pension + excellent benefits
Luton, United Kingdom
Current vacancies
Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre Mount Batten Group
c£65,000pa + pension + benefits
mount batten centre, plymouth, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Featured supplier news
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier: