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Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore
HCM issue 6 2015
Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity
HCM issue 6 2015
New research from Portuguese fitness industry
trade body AGAP has revealed green shoots of
recovery in the embattled Portuguese fitness
industry.
news •
13 Apr 2015
A hormone released from the muscle during exercise may prevent breast cancer and boost the
effects of chemotherapy drugs used to treat it, according to a study carried out at the University of
New Mexico.
news •
08 Apr 2015
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
The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region
HCM issue 3 2015
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
A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will
collect data from 100 Manchester United Academy football players as part of the study.
news •
02 Feb 2015
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person
needs to maintain a healthy weight, according to new research.
news •
08 Jan 2015
Every UK secondary school should appoint a ‘head of wellbeing’ tasked with
improving the physical and mental health of students and teachers, according to
Nuffield Health and think tank 2020health.
news •
07 Jan 2015
ukactive CEO David Stalker has spoken out in favour of active lifestyles,
following widespread news coverage suggesting that most cancers are the result
of bad luck.
news •
06 Jan 2015
New research has found that regular exercise and
physical therapy may benefit people with hip and
knee arthritis.
news •
21 Nov 2014
Wearable fitness devices are projected to dip in
popularity in the short term, but bounce back in
2016, according to new research.
news •
21 Nov 2014
The worldwide cost of obesity is about the same as
smoking or the war on terror
and more than both alcoholism and climate
change, according to new research.
news •
20 Nov 2014
One in five people in Britain say they don’t feel fit enough to play sport or exercise with
other people, according to new research conducted by Mintel.
news •
08 Oct 2014
Almost one half of the UK’s MPs are failing
to meet the government recommendation of at
least two and a half hours of moderate
activity each week, according to new
research.
news •
07 Oct 2014
Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens
HCM issue 10 2014
Exercise could bring added benefits for cancer patients undergoing
chemotherapy,
potentially reducing the amount of drugs they require, according to research led
by the
University of Pennsylvania.
news •
24 Sep 2014
A new research scheme has set out to explore the positive and negative impacts
of hatha yoga on those suffering from bipolar disorder, with the investigation
being led by the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in the United States.
news •
22 Sep 2014
It may be a great exercise for increasing all-round body strength, but the
burpee is the exercise most likely to weaken morale, according to new research.
news •
19 Sep 2014
Taking a five-minute walk every hour could help to
prevent arterial damage in the legs caused by
prolonged periods of sitting, according to new
research published in the journal Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise.
news •
10 Sep 2014
Cycling in the UK is more popular than ever, with a 14 per cent increase in bike
sales over the last five years causing the market to grow from £639m in 2008
to £754m in 2014, according to new research.
news •
05 Sep 2014
Nine out of every 10 employees who tried a new fitness or wellness activity felt
inspired to continue it on a consistent basis and try other healthy activities as a
result, according to a survey conducted in June by Corporate Wellness 365.
news •
21 Aug 2014
Regular exercise could help to stave off depression in older men, according to
new research published by Applied Physiology, Nutrition and
Metabolism.
news •
20 Aug 2014
Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with
potential hackers able to intercept users' data for as little as
US$70 (€52, £41), according to a new study by online and mobile security
specialist Symantec.
news •
12 Aug 2014
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
A new research paper examining why as many as one in three people ditch
fitness trackers shortly after buying them, has found that better education of
the benefits is key to ensuring more “happily ever afters” between consumers
and their wearables.
news •
23 Jul 2014
Despite the stereotypes of living on beer, black coffee and baked beans,
students are actually a lot more active than we give them credit for, with almost
a half of UK students belonging to a gym, according to new research.
news •
22 Jul 2014
Music licensing company PPL has released new research
revealing some interesting insights into the value of music to
the fitness sector.
product innovation •
10 Jul 2014
The old workout mantra of “no pain, no gain” may be truer than first thought,
based on new research from scientists in the US.
news •
01 Jul 2014
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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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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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MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
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CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
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When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
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