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There is now a vast amount of research supporting the benefits of exercise. Kristoph Thompson reviews some recent studies
HCM issue 4 2013
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has awarded the title of Fitness Educator of the Year to Len Kravitz PhD, associate professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.
news •
29 Nov 2006
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
The fitness levels of British children declined dramatically during the last decade - and research shows that levels are still deteriorating.
news •
04 Jan 2010
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
Researchers in the US believe they have
made a significant breakthrough in
unravelling the mystery of why muscles
become less sore after regular visits to
the gym.
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16 Feb 2016
A health expert has called for a ‘Jamie Oliver of the gym’ to tackle the problem of childhood obesity.
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25 Jul 2005
Awarding organisation Active IQ has unveiled a new two-year college diploma qualification
offering an alternative to the BTEC for further education students eyeing a career in the
physical activity sector.
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24 Feb 2015
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced the
appointment of Mark Wood as its new head training tutor.
news •
29 Sep 2014
Nearly three-quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between
sitting down all day at work and their health, according to a new study.
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04 Dec 2017
Scientists in Canada believe they have found the secret to keeping asthma symptoms in
check: 30 minutes of exercise a day.
news •
08 Oct 2015
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by making
exercisers "forget" about pain and feelings of discomfort during training.
news •
12 Jun 2019
Bolto saw a need for a “bespoke, femalespecific,
results-driven boutique”
HCM issue 3 2020
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts
HCM issue 4 2013
ukactive's new research lead is part of the group charged with the job of revising physical activity guidelines for adults
HCM issue 4 2018
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company,
Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on
strategy, product and programming development.
news •
29 Apr 2021
Celebrity fitness advisor and sports and exercise science expert
Professor Greg Whyte is to become the first chair
of the ukactive Research Institute’s Scientific
Advisory Board, the organisation has announced.
news •
30 Apr 2014
Hitting the weights provides a major boost to breast cancer survivors trying to regain
muscle and bone strength lost due to cancer treatment and physical inactivity,
according to new research.
news •
13 Oct 2015
The government has given its backing to several new vocational qualifications for 16-19
year-olds preparing for a career in the physical activity sector.
news •
09 Feb 2016
The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres
classed as essential services, in order for them to be able to operate during COVID-19 lockdowns.
news •
13 Nov 2020
Consumer association, Which?, has said that five volunteers it sent to request advice on weight loss from their local gyms mostly received poor quality consultations with instructors failing to properly assess their physical condition.
news •
23 Jun 2004
Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Kentucky have shown
that muscle can increase the re-growth of muscle tissue after an injury – even when
applied to the opposite, uninjured limb.
news •
08 Nov 2017
In a move set to revolutionise the youth fitness market, SHOKK is to launch brand new software for its wireless multiplayer dance mat system.
product innovation •
25 Jun 2008
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
A brand new device which promises to tone the stomach and give the bottom a workout at the same time could be on the market soon.
product innovation •
20 May 2008
Health club members expect wearable technology and Netflix-style workout services to “transform”
their traditional gym experience over the next decade.
news •
07 Sep 2016
Deborah Szekely, philanthropist, social activist, teacher and entrepreneur, has been inducted
into the Wellness Hall of Fame (WellHOF) as its inaugural Fellow on the day of her 100th
birthday.
news •
03 May 2022
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Learning.
news •
26 Nov 2022
The head of research at Les Mills explains
his latest research into calorie burn
HCM issue 5 2018
A new path for school leavers to enter the leisure industry has been developed after Active
IQ launched a Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science.
news •
24 Aug 2016
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
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boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
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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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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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