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Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with exercise
professionals to get those struggling with obesity more active – is among key
recommendations made in a new report by Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
news •
08 May 2018
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy has come into effect today, in a move which the government
says will "benefit millions of children across the UK".
news •
06 Apr 2018
Latin America’s health club industry is robust, according
to IHRSA’s Latin American Report. Kristen Walsh provides
valuable data on the region’s flourishing market conditions
HCM Handbook 2018
Physical education should be taught in schools on a daily basis to help improve academic
performance, a study has concluded.
news •
02 Jan 2018
The UK trails other countries when it comes to early childhood physical activity, with no
cohesive approach between the devolved nations, according to a report by a parliamentary
group.
news •
19 Oct 2017
A 'shocking' rise in childhood obesity figures means Britain must act now or risk the scales
tipping further, according to ukactive.
news •
14 Oct 2017
Tweaking health club food and beverages
can benefit revenue and member health
HCM issue 9 2017
Exercise videos in school classrooms could be a cost-effective solution to help introduce
more physical activity into schools, an American Council on Exercise (ACE) study has
concluded.
news •
31 Aug 2017
Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester and former Labour Party leadership hopeful, has
thrown his weight behind the city’s plan to increase the physical activity of its residents.
news •
31 Jul 2017
A new study has suggested that general fitness levels of different countries can be
quantified based on the amount of average daily steps, with "step-rich" nations suggesting
a healthier society in general.
news •
13 Jul 2017
New research shows it’s impossible to be fat but fit. What does this mean for gyms?
HCM issue 7 2017
The princess behind Saudi Arabia’s new
women-only health club chain
HCM issue 7 2017
Expectant mothers should undertake 150 minutes of moderate physical activity spread
throughout the week, according to guidance released by UK Chief Medical Officers.
news •
06 Jul 2017
Active Essex – part of the County Sports Partnership network – has launched a four-year
strategy to tackle issues around inactivity and change one million lives by getting its people
moving.
news •
29 Jun 2017
Television personality and celebrity personal trainer
Jessie Pavelka has partnered with Bellmate Systems
for the UK launch of its innovative new KFitTrainer.
product innovation •
28 Jun 2017
The health club and sports entrepreneur
speaks to Steph Eaves about creating a
brand new adventure park concept
HCM issue 6 2017
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk developing kidney or bladder cancer, according to a
US study.
news •
30 May 2017
Health experts have debunked the idea that people can be overweight but medically fit,
according to
a study which is being presented at the European Congress on Obesity.
news •
17 May 2017
Sugary drinks have been permanently removed from vending machines and cafes at
leisure centres run by Salford Community Leisure (SCL).
news •
10 May 2017
Today’s kids are the fattest, least active generation ever. How can we intervene?
HCM issue 4 2017
Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving
HCM issue 4 2017
To stem the tide of the growing
obesity epidemic, the sector must
raise more informed awareness and
better connect this complex health
issue with the personal realities of
individuals’ lives. Louise Park
HCM Handbook 2017
Children’s activity levels at school can now be monitored after the launch of an online
measuring tool in a bid to help tackle obesity.
news •
01 Feb 2017
The Youth Sport Trust has pledged to work with schools to develop their physical
education (PE) offer following the publication of a damning report about the health of
children in the UK.
news •
30 Jan 2017
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks tax,
including the rolling out of sports camps and daily mile initiatives.
news •
11 Jan 2017
More than one-fifth of children starting primary school in Scotland are at risk of being
obese or overweight, according to new figures.
news •
16 Dec 2016
Levels of physical activity among boys in England continue to be worse now than
compared to seven
years ago, with girls showing a very slight improvement during the period, according to an
NHS
health trends survey.
news •
15 Dec 2016
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less has launched a £1 per month gym membership for a year for
NHS employees to help them stay fit.
news •
14 Dec 2016
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
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