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UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the
lack of older adults accessing facilities for exercise and the barriers they face.
news •
14 Jul 2022
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.
news •
08 Sep 2014
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology
providers to launch Planet Wellbeing, a virtual reality solution designed to alleviate
loneliness and mental health issues in older adults.
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07 Jul 2023
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
marketing and delivering activities to those aged 55 and over. The insight comes from the Life In Our
Years, a new report, carried out by the ukactive Research Institute in partnership with Egym, which is
based on a consultation on the fitness and leisure sector for the over-55s.
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29 Jun 2021
A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise
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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.
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20 Jun 2011
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.
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29 Apr 2016
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better support
people over the age of 55 – and those with long-term health conditions – to lead active lifestyles.
news •
07 Oct 2020
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
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has made a call for policymakers and businesses –
as well as society in general – to integrate wellness throughout all organisational strategies and
operations in order to 'reclaim health and wellbeing for older people'.
news •
04 May 2021
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
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
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
Ontario’s government is encouraging its public to make physical activity and fitness a key part of their lifestyle in 2005.
news •
17 Feb 2005
A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going for a run or a
walk.
news •
20 Nov 2018
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
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
A report by Mayo Clinic has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse
signs of ageing at the cellular level.
news •
28 Jun 2019
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
Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to a
research by University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD).
news •
07 Feb 2019
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-
assisted exercise studios and unlock the potential of the UK’s ageing population.
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06 Apr 2023
The London Development Agency (LDA) has promised the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) a grant of £160,000 to produce an 18-month training programme for exercise professionals working in hotels in Greater London.
news •
01 Mar 2005
The ICAA’s Colin Milner says the fitness industry can stop ageism devastating lives
HCM issue 5 2020
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
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is
being given
to fitness professionals.
news •
23 Feb 2017
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
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as
lively to
avoid chronic disease.
news •
26 Jul 2018
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.
news •
22 Nov 2017
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
Even low-levels of regular physical activity can lead to lower death rates among older
women, research has concluded.
news •
01 Feb 2018
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