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Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the lifespan of
over 60s, according to new research.
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04 Aug 2015
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of adults aged over 65
suggests that raising fitness levels in later life can in fact boost brain function.
news •
22 Jul 2015
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from
a £5.4m tranche of National Lottery funding from Sport England.
news •
02 Jun 2015
Milk consumption increases the levels of a naturally-occurring antioxidant in the brain
which is in charge of resisting damage caused during the normal metabolic process –
according to a study.
news •
26 Mar 2015
Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?
HCM issue 2 2015
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
Active IQ has announced the launch of a new qualification designed to provide
learners with the skills to design and adapt exercise programmes to meet the
needs of older adults.
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08 Sep 2014
Practising hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks improved sedentary
older adults’ cognitive performance, according to a research report by the
University of Illinois – published in The Journals of Gerontology.
news •
26 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
UK leisure centres are not doing enough to ensure their facilities are accessible
for older people with sight issues, causing many to become inactive, according
to a new report.
news •
25 Jun 2014
EuropeActive plans to grow usage of fitness centres to 80 million members across Europe by 2025. But how?
HCM issue 6 2014
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released results of a
survey predicting the worldwide top 10 fitness trends for 2014.
news •
21 Feb 2014
Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population
HCM issue 3 2013
Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil
HCM issue 2 2013
Short bursts of exercise can have an instant impact on memory in older adults - and especially those with Alzheimer's - according to a new study from the US
HCM issue 1 2013
Educated and experienced fitness professionals have been identified as the top
fitness sector trend for 2012, according to American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) research.
news •
22 Nov 2011
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is calling for clubs and exercise professionals to increase their efforts in attracting older adults to their clubs and facilities.
news •
20 Jun 2011
A team of researchers from four US universities have found that moderate physical exercise can help improve spatial memory in older adults.
news •
01 Feb 2011
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23 Nov 2010
Exercising promotes changes in the brain that may protect high-risk individuals against cognitive decline, including development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study done at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).
news •
22 Nov 2010
Introducing a music-based multitask exercise programme for elderly people may lead to improved gait (manner or style of walking), balance and a reduction in the rate of falling.
news •
22 Nov 2010
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
A survey by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has highlighted the importance of physical exercise in the prevention of chronic conditions among people over the age of 65.
news •
23 Jul 2009
SkillsActive and the Register of exercise Professionals (REPs) have begun the first stage of a review of qualifications structures for those exercise professionals who work with people with specialist needs including a survey of more than 2,000 members to assess current working practices.
news •
14 Apr 2008
A recent analysis of the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) members database has revealed some encouraging signs that qualifications and standards have significantly improved in past few years.
news •
04 Apr 2007
The results of a £2.5m pilot scheme to combat physical inactivity have been revealed by the Department of Health.
news •
07 Dec 2006
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the London Development Agency (LDA) – the Mayor’s agency for business and jobs – aimed at up-skilling instructors working within London hotel-based health clubs.
news •
26 Jun 2006
Advanced instructors at level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) who are responsible for designing and delivering structured and tailored physical activity programmes for referred patients/clients, or assigning them to an appropriate physical activity, must have a range of knowledge and skills specific to the referral process, specified medical conditions and relevant health risk factors related to physical activity participation.
news •
10 Jan 2006
The Keep Fit Association (KFA) is looking forward to promoting a new programme of training since establishing links with national awarding body NCFE.
news •
31 May 2005
In response to increasing demands for specialist knowledge within the fitness industry and growing awareness of the long-term benefits of regular exercise, two new units of qualification have been signed-off by the UK Coordinating Group (UKCQ) on behalf of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).
news •
03 May 2005
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