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We ask industry leaders what can be done
to attract more men to group exercise
HCM issue 2 2018
Physical education should be taught in schools on a daily basis to help improve academic
performance, a study has concluded.
news •
02 Jan 2018
A combination of virtual reality (VR) and treadmill exercise can lower the incidence of falls
among Parkinson’s disease patients, a study has found.
news •
27 Dec 2017
Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia
recently launched a tech-centred hybrid
fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace.
We meet the duo behind it
HCM issue 11 2017
Activities such as cycling and running can improve memory function and help
maintain a healthy brain as we get older, according to an international study.
news •
15 Nov 2017
David Lloyd Clubs is trialling a multi-sensory fitness and wellbeing class that incorporates
light therapy and HIIT exercises for those feeling the effects of the winter blues.
news •
27 Oct 2017
New research shows that exercising just
before studying can improve the Brain
HCM issue 10 2017
The latest virtual reality innovations
providing exercisers with an engaging and
entertaining approach to working out
HCM issue 10 2017
Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce that the Gold
Standard Fitness Awards returns for 2017 to
acknowledge the outstanding work and commitment of
fitness professionals all over the country.
product innovation •
20 Sep 2017
Kath Hudson asks industry experts
if active children perform better
HCM issue 9 2017
The healthtech entrepreneur says gyms
could benefit from VR physiotherapy
HCM issue 9 2017
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has launched a Silver Swans pilot project featuring
ballet classes created specifically for the over-55s and taught by licensed teachers.
news •
06 Sep 2017
A recent study by the University of Turku's Positron Emission Tomography (PET) centre has
found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) results in increased endorphin release in the
brain, which may play a role in mitigating physical and emotional stress caused by high-intensity
exercise.
news •
25 Aug 2017
Older people taking part in regular physical activity could reduce the risk of developing
dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.
news •
25 Jul 2017
A new study has found that inactivity puts older people at a higher risk of dementia, on a par with those shown to have a genetic predisposition to the condition
HCM issue 5 2017
A new breed of meditation studio in the US is offering drop-in sessions for people wanting to take time out from their stressful lives. Is this set to become a global trend?
HCM issue 3 2017
A new study shows that sustained aerobic exercise might be more beneficial for our brain than anaerobic exercise
HCM issue 1 2017
A lack of physical activity among boys may result in them falling behind in reading and
maths at school, according to new research.
news •
02 Dec 2016
The brains of overweight people could be 10 years older than those of their leaner counterparts, say scientists from Cambridge
HCM issue 11 2016
An hour of moderate exercise – such as walking – three times a week can help reduce
memory loss among elderly people.
news •
02 Nov 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
Aerobic exercise can significantly help people coping with the long-term mental health
condition schizophrenia, according to University of Manchester researchers.
news •
16 Aug 2016
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) it teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Society’s to raise
awareness of dementia.
news •
12 Aug 2016
From middle-age, the brains of obese individuals display differences in white matter
similar to those in lean individuals ten years their senior, according to new research led by
the University of Cambridge. White matter is the tissue that connects areas of the brain
and allows for information to be communicated between regions.
news •
09 Aug 2016
A new piece of research will come as a relief to fitness lovers everywhere – as it confirms
that
exercise isn’t bad for your memory after all.
news •
07 Aug 2016
In a startling discovery that raises fundamental questions about human behaviour,
researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined that the
immune system directly affects – and even controls – creatures' social behaviour, such as
their desire to interact with others.
news •
19 Jul 2016
Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's
disease, according to scientists.
news •
26 May 2016
If men work out together at the gym it can have a positive impact on health, helping to relieve the stresses of the day, according to new research from the US
HCM issue 6 2016
It’s well-known that regular aerobic exercise forms a central pillar in a long and healthy
life, however new research suggests that hitting the weights could be just as key to
avoiding an early departure.
news •
29 Apr 2016
Baylor College of Medicine researchers have discovered that female mice that voluntarily
exercise during pregnancy have offspring that are more physically active as adults. The
research appears in The FASEB Journal.
news •
13 Apr 2016
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US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of ...
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
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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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves 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
HCM magazine
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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