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Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia
HCM issue 10 2014
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be,
with brief bursts of moderate physical activity still contributing to increased
longevity, according to a new study published by the Journal of American
College of Cardiology.
news •
15 Sep 2014
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban
living could in fact be a contributing factor in obesity, diabetes and heart
disease, according to two American academics.
news •
22 Aug 2014
There are no added benefits to eating more than five 80g portions of fruit and
vegetables daily, according to researchers from Chinese and US universities
including the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
news •
30 Jul 2014
Amanda Baker investigates how much of an impact new research findings have on the way mind-body classes are delivered in gyms
HCM issue 8 2014
Research from the Queensland University of Technology's Institute of Health
and Biomedical Innovation suggesting that moderate to high intensity activity
could be essential to reducing the risk of death in older women.
news •
15 Jul 2014
A new study has said that extended sedentary behaviour of two or more hours
could be as harmful to fitness levels as short workouts are beneficial.
news •
09 Jul 2014
Clubs must make people believe they can be active today, and make them want to be by telling them how good it will make them feel – today, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2014
Being physically fit could have a positive impact on the diversity of gut
microbiome, according to a case-controlled study reported in the journal
Gut.
news •
12 Jun 2014
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) opened its second heart-wellness centre
in April, providing local cardiac patients – as well as those at risk of heart
disease – with a safe environment in which to exercise.
news •
06 Jun 2014
Mental health is often treated as the poor relation to physical health. How can health clubs address this?
HCM issue 6 2014
Three quarters of British men will be overweight or obese by 2030 because of
current levels of inactivity and poor diets, according to a study conducted by the
UK Health Forum with the World Health Organisation's Regional Office for
Europe.
news •
30 May 2014
Is the health and fitness industry industry fully-qualified to deliver
professional advice and guidance?
news •
20 May 2014
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than
obesity, high blood pressure or smoking, according to new research.
news •
09 May 2014
The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing
HCM issue 5 2014
Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message
HCM issue 4 2014
Leading a sedentary lifestyle could lead to negative changes in the shape of
brain neurons, potentially causing high blood pressure and other medical
problems, according to a new study published in the Journal of Comparative
Neurology.
news •
17 Feb 2014
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a
reduction in NHS spending, according to a report conducted by Cambridge
University and commissioned by British Cycling.
news •
13 Feb 2014
2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they
want to play a recognised role within the health sector,
says ukactive's David Stalker
HCM Handbook 2014
Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to
data from the government’s public health agency which sheds new light on the
country’s growing obesity crisis.
news •
05 Feb 2014
Is 'exercise is medicine' an appealing message for the public, or is it too geared towards doctors?
HCM issue 2 2014
UK medical advisory body NICE has suggested that local authorities should
modify screening protocols for ethnic minorities, to act as an early warning sign
against weight-related illnesses to which these groups are more susceptible.
news •
28 Jan 2014
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to
Health Club Management magazine’s call for an industry-wide lobby
against the government’s decision to remove physical activity from the
Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
news •
22 Jan 2014
New guidelines from the American heart Association (AHA) show specific ways
to eat and exercise for a healthier heart and to reduce the risk of developing
heart disease.
news •
06 Jan 2014
The removal of physical activity from the QOF is a blow to our sector, and we must lobby to have it reinstated, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2014
PoolBike's aquatic exercise machines are being used at
new aqua-
cycling group exercise classes in London, UK.
product innovation •
19 Dec 2013
The failure of GPs to properly use the NHS Quality and Outcomes Framework
(QOF) - the government's voluntary incentive scheme - will result in a dramatic
slimming down of the service in 2014.
news •
22 Nov 2013
The latest Global MONITOR report from The Futures Company presents the trends and opportunities in wellness
HCM issue 11 2013
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released
guidance for helping overweight and obese people to achieve and maintain a
healthier weight.
news •
18 Oct 2013
Walking regularly could help to prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of
people every year, according to a new report.
news •
07 Oct 2013
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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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Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
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“Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg”
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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