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Those wanting to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up need to exercise at
least four to five times each week, according to a new report.
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23 May 2018
ICAA’s Colin Milner speaks to MIT AgeLab director
Dr Joseph Coughlin about the reality of our ageing
population and the importance of engaging older people
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Even low-levels of regular physical activity can lead to lower death rates among older
women, research has concluded.
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01 Feb 2018
Theresa May has appointed minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch to a newly
created position as minister for loneliness.
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19 Jan 2018
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically
inactive communities. The public body Sport England will allocate £100m in National Lottery funding
over four years in an effort to transform the way sport and activity is offered – rallying local
organisations and using what it described as “an intense focus” on barriers to activity.
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05 Dec 2017
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary
to help reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, findings from an 18-year study have
confirmed.
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22 Nov 2017
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and
society, according to a new report to be released today (Wednesday 1 November).
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01 Nov 2017
Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a
new report on leisure centre usage trends
HCM issue 10 2017
Sport England is investing £10m of National Lottery money into 20 projects across the
country to reduce inactivity among over 55s.
news •
05 Oct 2017
One of the biggest misconceptions made in the physical activity sector is that retired people cannot
train hard.
news •
16 Aug 2017
Golf spectators walk more than 11,500 steps while watching the sport, according to a survey,
helping fans gain health benefits from the physical activity involved.
news •
03 Aug 2017
Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to
US research.
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23 Jun 2017
Helen Macfarlane, head of active communities at Edinburgh Leisure, tells how the programme changes lives
HCM issue 5 2017
A new study has found that inactivity puts older people at a higher risk of dementia, on a par with those shown to have a genetic predisposition to the condition
HCM issue 5 2017
A look ahead to the highlights of this cross-sector event, which focuses on the huge challenge of tackling inactivity
HCM issue 4 2017
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is
being given
to fitness professionals.
news •
23 Feb 2017
Future Fit Training has teamed up with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) in a three-year
deal to
become operator's exclusive health and fitness staff training partner.
news •
22 Dec 2016
Health and fitness providers are missing out on business by not targeting the older
market, according to the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) chief executive Colin
Milner.
news •
28 Nov 2016
Paul Rothbard, founder of US-based health club operator In-Shape, will step down from his
role as CEO on 1 December.
news •
15 Nov 2016
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
modern-day, diverse customer base – according to an industry report published today.
news •
10 Nov 2016
The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults
HCM issue 11 2016
US-based budget club operator Youfit has opened its latest site in Baltimore, Maryland, increasing
the number of sites in its portfolio to nearly 120.
news •
08 Aug 2016
It’s well-known that regular aerobic exercise forms a central pillar in a long and healthy
life, however new research suggests that hitting the weights could be just as key to
avoiding an early departure.
news •
29 Apr 2016
Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy, but
new research shows that it improves your brain’s health too – and that education also has
a positive effect.
news •
08 Apr 2016
Steven Ward offers an overview of ukactive’s new vision document
HCM issue 11 2015
Several international pilot studies look at the link between exercise and dementia across a lifetime
HCM issue 9 2015
Steven Ward and Tanni Grey-Thomspon, executive director and chair of ukactive, are challenging the activity sector to strive for greater things. Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 9 2015
Crosswords have long been heralded for their role in keeping ageing minds agile, but a
mounting body of evidence suggests that CrossFit sessions may be an even better option.
news •
25 Aug 2015
Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give
themselves the best chance of recovery, according to a new study.
news •
06 Aug 2015
Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the lifespan of
over 60s, according to new research.
news •
04 Aug 2015
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important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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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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