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Can mainstream fitness clubs cater for the over-50s market, or are standlone, niche clubs a better solution? Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 3 2014
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as
lively to
avoid chronic disease.
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26 Jul 2018
A survey by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has highlighted the importance of physical exercise in the prevention of chronic conditions among people over the age of 65.
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23 Jul 2009
YMCA Australia has entered into an agreement with the National Heart
Foundation of Australia to take over its long-standing Heartmoves programme.
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01 Apr 2014
Canada has set its sights on becoming one of the healthiest countries in the world, following a CAN$300m (£150m, 212m euro, US$260m) investment in health promotion over the next five years.
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10 Jan 2006
European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA), has appointed Dr Thomas Rieger as the new chair of its
Standards Council.
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11 Sep 2012
Kinect Australia has announced the launch of its new name - Physical Activity
Australia - as part of its "ambitious new vision" to promote regular exercise
across the country.
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24 Jan 2012
Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say
HCM issue 10 2016
Fitness Industry Association (FIA) CEO David Stalker has called on all political
parties and stakeholders across the leisure sector to join forces in order to
ensure a lasting legacy from the 2012 London Olympics.
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13 Aug 2012
Overweight and obese populations in Ireland and Northern Island cost the island
1.64bn euro (US$2.16bn, £1.34bn) annually, according to new research.
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21 Dec 2012
The NHS in Wales spent £35m (US$46.2m, €39.1m) treating preventable diseases caused
by physical inactivity in 2015, according to latest analysis by the country’s public health
agency.
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11 Oct 2017
The doctor of both the Great Britain men's basketball team and York City Football Club has
been appointed chief medical advisor of Active IQ.
news •
30 Jan 2017
On the heels of wellness evidence spotlighting research showing that yoga breathing and
relaxation lower blood pressure as much as aerobic exercise, the nonprofit Global Wellness
Institute (GWI) is introducing its newly formed Yoga Therapy Initiative.
news •
06 Sep 2019
With studies showing UK physical activity levels are dropping, it's time for a national strategy, says ukactive CEO David Stalker
HCM issue 10 2013
IHRSA’s vice president of health promotion and health policy provides an insight into this charitable venture
HCM issue 4 2017
Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting leads to a
measurable increase in the work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers,
according to a new study published by public health researchers with the University of
Miami Miller School of Medicine.
news •
05 Jul 2016
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has cited the Fitness Industry Association
(FIA) as a "key collaborator" for the UK's medical profession in its new
physical activity report.
news •
12 Jul 2012
Fitness levels among English schoolchildren are lower than ever and still getting worse,
with a new study highlighting that sedentary lifestyles are to blame rather than obesity.
news •
19 Jun 2015
How could the new wave of wearable technologies affect the fitness market? Industry expert Bryan O'Rourke shares his views
HCM issue 9 2013
Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows
HCM issue 10 2023
The big challenge for the sector is reaching all populations to ensure everyone can get access to exercise in a way that works for them, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2023
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
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has called on the government to place more
emphasis on preventative healthcare through increasing physical activity levels in the UK.
news •
18 Jul 2012
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary
lifestyles and a lack of
physical exercise are responsible for 5.3 million deaths - just as many as
smoking - throughout the world.
news •
18 Jul 2012
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it
comes to managing and treating mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
news •
20 Nov 2023
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to
overcome the obesity epidemic, according to several new research papers.
news •
12 Feb 2015
Year-round exercise could be the key to fighting asthma, with the frequency of physical activity being more important than intensity, according to new research
HCM issue 11 2015
Among the legacies of COVID-19 will be a long-term requirement to support those affected the virus,
by providing dedicated rehabilitation and support services to help people manage and recover from
health conditions including Long COVID. Exercise plays a key role in this and the current medical
guidance is for people to get back to their previous level of activity as soon as possible – even aiming
to be more active.
news •
08 Mar 2021
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The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover ...
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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
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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