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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
A report by Mayo Clinic has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse
signs of ageing at the cellular level.
news •
28 Jun 2019
Leading an inactive life could speed up the ageing process according to a study published by researchers at King’s College London.
news •
29 Jan 2008
Exercising increases levels of a protein hormone secreted by the bones which has a powerful
anti-ageing effect on the rest of the body.
news •
09 Jul 2020
Public Health England (PHE) and the Centre for Ageing Better (CAB) have set out their shared vision
for making England the "best place in the world to grow old".
news •
21 Oct 2019
Health club operator 24 Hour Fitness has introduced a nationwide active ageing programme as part of
efforts to encourage seniors to incorporate regular exercise into their lives.
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06 May 2019
A new report tells us that people should
be getting more active as they age,
not less. We take a closer look at the
facts and why we need to transform
perceptions of ageing
HCM issue 11 2018
Life Fitness has expanded its presence into the fast-growing active ageing fitness market
through parent company Brunswick Corporation’s acquisition of specialist equipment
supplier SCIFIT.
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17 Jul 2015
To understand how people can live longer throughout the world, researchers at University
of California, San Diego School of Medicine have teamed up with colleagues at University
of Rome La Sapienza to study a group of 300 people, all over 100 years old, living in a
remote Italian village nestled between the ocean and mountains on the country's coast.
news •
07 Apr 2016
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
As the population ages, health clubs need to ensure they
have specific programming and facilities geared for those
more advanced in age but still determined to stay active and healthy.
product innovation •
20 Jul 2010
Health and fitness providers are missing out on business by not targeting the older
market, according to the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) chief executive Colin
Milner.
news •
28 Nov 2016
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.
news •
28 Jul 2014
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-
assisted exercise studios and unlock the potential of the UK’s ageing population.
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06 Apr 2023
Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs
HCM issue 7 2013
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the
lack of older adults accessing facilities for exercise and the barriers they face.
news •
14 Jul 2022
Older men who have played football all their lives have cells 11 years younger than their non-sporting peers
HCM issue 7 2020
A new class of drugs has been identified that dramatically slows the ageing process,
alleviating symptoms of frailty, improving cardiac function and extending a healthy
lifespan, according to a recent study.
news •
11 Mar 2015
Regular exercise in older age can prevent the human immune system from declining and
protect people against illness, according to a study by King’s College London and the
University of Birmingham.
news •
13 Mar 2018
Those wanting to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up need to exercise at
least four to five times each week, according to a new report.
news •
23 May 2018
New research from Japan looking at cognitive performance in older men has found that
regular exercise can help the brain hold back the sands of time and perform in the same
way as it did in years gone by.
news •
28 Oct 2015
The £11m Tadworth Leisure & Community Centre has officially opened in Surrey,
superseding the nearby 1970s-era Banstead Leisure Centre, which will now be
redeveloped into 130 houses and flats.
news •
26 Oct 2015
As the world’s population ages, how can the wellness industry best provide for older people’s needs? Katie Barnes asks a global panel of experts
HCM issue 3 2015
A new report has called for a "major culture shift" in order to get older people more physically
active.
news •
13 Sep 2018
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
US scientists have discovered a new benefit of exercise: its ability to remove debris in the body
HCM issue 3 2014
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to
subscribers,
has
launched a digital platform and will open its first club in Milton Keynes on 1 February.
news •
20 Jan 2023
People who take up exercise in their later years – regardless of their previous activity levels – are
able to considerably improve their heart health through physical activity.
news •
30 Dec 2018
Retirement home operator Audley Place
is building specialist gyms to keep its
customers fit. We look at how people,
product and programming are working
HCM issue 10 2018
When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
fitness with software specialist Perfect
Gym providing a scalable tech platform
to power and sustain its growth
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
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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
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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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“We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023. ”
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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
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