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Steven Ward offers an overview of ukactive’s new vision document
HCM issue 11 2015
Theresa May has appointed minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch to a newly
created position as minister for loneliness.
news •
19 Jan 2018
Our sector can do more for active ageing – it’s never been more important
HCM issue 10 2020
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
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong
emphasis on athletic performance.
news •
23 Jun 2023
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people
HCM Handbook 2022
Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends
expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.
news •
04 Jan 2022
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
Excess body fat and obesity are likely to have contributed to more deaths in England and
Scotland than
smoking since 2014, according to new research from the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at
the University of Glasgow.
news •
19 Feb 2021
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.
news •
05 Dec 2017
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the field of your choice.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2010
Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to help
pregnant woman and new mums be physically active at home.
news •
06 May 2020
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
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
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).
news •
01 Nov 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
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from
its annual survey.
news •
05 Jan 2023
We catch up with Phil Horton, country director for miha bodytec in the UK to talk
about the growth of EMS training and to find out what’s next for the UK market
HCM issue 6 2019
Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a
new report on leisure centre usage trends
HCM issue 10 2017
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT
penetration. It will accelerate and improve outcomes for users as well as build confidence
with people who are struggling to get back to training post lockdown.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2021
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for
Europe (UNECE) as
an
example of best practice for PPP (public–private partnership) collaboration.
news •
21 May 2022
UK Active and the Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial
Trust – are searching for innovative exercise-inspired projects that could transform people’s
mental and physical health.
news •
17 Sep 2022
The chair of Gym Plus tells how he’s taken
the brand from struggle to success
HCM issue 6 2019
Power Plate UK's Davide Ferreira and ReferAll's Stuart Stokes
write to HCM
HCM issue 10 2020
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in order to
increase
its impact across the full breadth of societal issues facing the UK today.
news •
07 Feb 2020
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally through franchising,
according to its managing director Tommy Mathews.
news •
08 Oct 2019
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up
between London hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’s and local operators, with the arrangement
brokered by UK Active as part of its MSK pilots initiative.
news •
17 Jan 2024
With such a huge proportion of the UK population not meeting recommended activity levels,
fitness professionals who expand their range of services will find unlimited opportunities
HCM issue 9 2018
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
The impact of exercise on the immune system has never been more important. We look at immunity-boosting protocols from two equipment developers
HCM issue 6 2020
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Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified ...
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
HCM magazine
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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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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