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The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 5 2015
The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth
HCM issue 5 2015
Consumption of energy drinks results in a marked rise in resting blood pressure, according
to a study raising concern that such beverages may increase the risk of cardiac events –
even among young people.
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23 Mar 2015
Clinical trials have begun to explore the benefits that
therapeutic massage can provide in
alleviating some of the most debilitating symptoms
of breast cancer.
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17 Mar 2015
Walking groups have good adherence and can reduce blood pressure, risk of
depression, cholesterol and BMI, according to a review published in the British
Journal of Sports Medicine.
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16 Mar 2015
There is much the health and fitness sector can do to build closer links with GPs – and with it boost the number of people being active – says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 4 2015
The National Sleep Foundation in the US has updated its sleep time duration
recommendations, based on analysis of an exhaustive range of research articles.
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17 Feb 2015
Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant
HCM issue 2 2015
Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?
HCM issue 2 2015
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk of
heart disease in later life, according to a study.
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27 Jan 2015
Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report
HCM Handbook 2015
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person
needs to maintain a healthy weight, according to new research.
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08 Jan 2015
A new study that followed nearly 70,000 women for two decades has found that
three quarters of heart attacks in young women could be prevented if women
followed six healthy lifestyle practices.
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06 Jan 2015
Increasing evidence that yoga is at the forefront of
health and wellness improvement is backed up by
a new study which shows it can also help those
with heart disease.
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24 Dec 2014
This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement
HCM issue 1 2015
New figures from Public Health England reveal that diseases caused by high
blood pressure are estimated to cost the NHS over £2bn a year. However,
exercise could prove to be part of the solution.
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17 Nov 2014
Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit
HCM issue 11 2014
Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia
HCM issue 10 2014
A Plymouth-led research team has been awarded £1.3m in funding to
investigate how a web-based exercise coaching tool could benefit people who
are prescribed exercise by their GPs.
news •
19 Sep 2014
Taking a five-minute walk every hour could help to
prevent arterial damage in the legs caused by
prolonged periods of sitting, according to new
research published in the journal Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise.
news •
10 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
As little as a half hour’s vigorous exercise or an hour of moderate exercise each
day could be enough to reduce your risk of heart failure by as much as 46 per
cent, according to a new study published in the American Heart Association’s
Circulation: Heart Failure journal.
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04 Sep 2014
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban
living could in fact be a contributing factor in obesity, diabetes and heart
disease, according to two American academics.
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22 Aug 2014
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.
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20 Aug 2014
The longer we exercise the more tolerance we may have towards pain, a new
study has found, potentially showing how physical activity can impact
perceptions of discomfort.
news •
18 Aug 2014
The NHS is trialling a new treatment method developed in Australia
in order to help improve the levels of physical activity for those who suffer from
mental disorders in the UK.
news •
04 Aug 2014
Amanda Baker investigates how much of an impact new research findings have on the way mind-body classes are delivered in gyms
HCM issue 8 2014
The CEO of Life Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the public health commissioners, and about totally rethinking the model of fitness facilities
HCM issue 8 2014
Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?
HCM issue 8 2014
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.
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28 Jul 2014
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month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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