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ukactive has called for the physical activity sector to increase the amount of evidence it shares on
exercise referral schemes. The industry body said that by sharing more evidence, the sector can
study outcomes and "better understand why some schemes are more effective than others". As a
result, the sector would be able to create better schemes, maximise its contribution to the NHS and
create further opportunities for collaboration.
news •
01 Feb 2019
In a recent clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics has acknowledged the
importance of exercise in obesity prevention and the reduction of many chronic diseases
among children. In doing so, it has advised pediatricians to take a more proactive role in
promoting and prescribing exercise.
news •
27 Jul 2015
Being physically active can counter the damage of diabetes by enabling the activation of a natural
system that grows new blood vessels.
news •
06 May 2022
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE)’s new guidelines for
commissioners regarding exercise on referral schemes have been praised by
ukactive as helping to ‘drive forward the evidence base for physical activity.’
news •
26 Sep 2014
A meta analysis of all the evidence has found that activity monitors do boost activity levels in adults
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher antibodies after having a vaccination, research shows
HCM issue 3 2022
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as
part of some localised lockdowns.
news •
07 Aug 2020
The weak evidence base underpinning the effectiveness of exercise as medicine is holding
the physical activity sector back at a time when it should be at the forefront of public
health delivery.
news •
13 Feb 2015
Tees Active, the sports trust which operates leisure facilities in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees has been awarded the Charter Mark for excellent customer service.
news •
02 Oct 2007
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First
Minister – just two
weeks after one of his ministers promised that health clubs and leisure centres
would be among the
first businesses allowed to reopen.
news •
22 Feb 2021
The Cochrane Collaboration has teamed up with Wikiproject Medicine, to
improve
the reliability and accessibility of Wikipedia medical information online.
news •
18 Feb 2014
Data collected from members of Nuffield Health clubs show that seven out of 10
have shown significant increases in their overall health.
news •
22 Nov 2011
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
A new "systematic" review of previous research led by a Netherlands-based team
has suggested that there may be a positive link between exercise and children's
performance at school.
news •
04 Jan 2012
CEO of ukactive David Stalker looks ahead to this year’s ukactive National Summit
HCM issue 10 2014
Professor Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active outlines findings from the Safe Active study, which show gyms are effectively protecting members and staff from COVID-19
HCM issue 1 2022
Jack Shakespeare, head of ukactive Kids, argues for a collective approach to beating childhood inactivity – a trend that has consequences just as serious as childhood obesity
HCM issue 6 2018
ukactive has named Dr James Steele as its new principal investigator – a role which will
see him lead the ukactive Research Institute.
news •
15 Feb 2018
New research from scientists in Norway and Sweden reveal how regular exposure to low temperatures and swimming in icy water may bring benefits that include a boost in healthy ‘brown fat’ and reduced cancer risk
HCM issue 3 2023
Cancer survivors should undertake a minimum of 90 minutes of aerobic and resistance training each
week, according to new guidelines published in the Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
journal.
news •
18 Oct 2019
Exercise could be as beneficial as pills for people who have suffered from a
stroke or experience heart conditions, a study by the British Medical
Journal (BMJ) has found.
news •
02 Oct 2013
A study has offered new evidence of the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain
health – particularly in the regions of the brain involved with cognitive decline and ageing.
news •
10 Jan 2020
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during working
hours – and ideally four – to counter the impact of sedentary behaviour, according to a
study co-commissioned by Public Health England (PHE).
news •
02 Jun 2015
Legend Club Management Systems is pleased to announce the release of Active Outcomes, its latest
innovative software module.
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19 Nov 2018
Health club chain Esporta has launched a membership package designed for people who have been made redundant.
news •
28 Apr 2009
Resort operator Six Senses has invested in a new health club, wellness pavilion and an
elevated yoga platform at its luxury property on Yao Noi island in Thailand.
news •
27 Jun 2016
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies after
receiving a vaccine, when compared to those who are physically inactive. The finding comes from a study
by Glasgow Caledonian University, which suggests that getting people to exercise can significantly increase
the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns.
news •
06 Jan 2022
Gyms in the UK are continuing to successfully control COVID-19 transmisssion, according to the
latest figures released by industry body, ukactive.
news •
21 Sep 2020
New research has found that regular exercise and
physical therapy may benefit people with hip and
knee arthritis.
news •
21 Nov 2014
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.
news •
23 Jul 2009
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