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The government's chief medical adviser, Chris Whitty, has used the government's daily coronavirus
briefing to stress the importance of exercise to public health.
news •
17 Apr 2020
The restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are transforming the
UK's exercise habits, with home fitness workouts, cycling and walking now the most popular methods
of exercise, according to a Savanta ComRes study commissioned by Sport England.
news •
15 Apr 2020
Jo Cherrett on exercise and ageing and
Stuart Stokes has advice on exercise referral
HCM issue 2 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
A single minute of exercise per week is enough to provide health benefits to people over the age of
65.
news •
30 Jan 2020
'Age-tech' has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
in the wellness and fitness technology sector.
news •
08 Jan 2020
People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent heart disease and
stroke.
news •
20 Nov 2019
Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service quality
and retention, according to José Teixeira, head of customer experience at Portuguese fitness group
SC Fitness.
news •
25 Oct 2019
Attracting older members into health
clubs could drive significant growth for
the industry, but uptake is slow. How
can clubs secure the silver pound?
HCM issue 10 2019
The creator and founder of Platefit, based
in Los Angeles, is dedicated to educating
people on the benefits of vibration training
HCM issue 10 2019
The head of customer experience at
SC Fitness in Portugal explains how
analysing data is the key to understanding
members and increasing retention
HCM issue 10 2019
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in the past four
years.
news •
17 Oct 2019
Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability to
build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age.
news •
10 Sep 2019
David Lloyd Clubs (DLC) has revealed plans to become the first fitness operator to commit to
having a fitness trainer aged 55 or over in every one of its clubs by the end of 2022.
news •
16 Jul 2019
Creating opportunities for older people to get physically active represents a major driver for
growth in public leisure, according to new research.
news •
25 Jun 2019
A new collaboration between Sport England, think tank Demos and care and housing provider
Anchor Hanover looks to get the over 55s in the UK more physically active inspired by a
Japanese initiative.
news •
20 May 2019
Older people are less likely to exercise,
making them more prone to developing
long-term health conditions. How can
fitness providers reach people in their
50s, 60s, 70s and above?
HCM issue 5 2019
A study on exercise injuries has suggested that people who engage in high-intensity interval training
(HIIT) could be putting themselves in greater risk of injury.
news •
15 Apr 2019
According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing
is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris
Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings
HCM Handbook 2019
There is growing evidence that older people are taking up exercise in order to improve their mental
health – with the social aspect of physical activity proving to be as important as the impact on
physical fitness.
news •
04 Apr 2019
The sector should focus on young people, older people and workplace health for the biggest impact on our community, says Steven Ward
HCM issue 3 2019
The CEO of Kildare Sport and Leisure
shares her story with HCM
HCM issue 1 2019
Experts have urged governments and industry to increase opportunities for play and fun physical
activities throughout life – especially in older years – in order to improve the health and wellbeing of
populations.
news •
13 Dec 2018
A new report tells us that people should
be getting more active as they age,
not less. We take a closer look at the
facts and why we need to transform
perceptions of ageing
HCM issue 11 2018
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
Retirement home operator Audley Place
is building specialist gyms to keep its
customers fit. We look at how people,
product and programming are working
HCM issue 10 2018
A new report has called for a "major culture shift" in order to get older people more physically
active.
news •
13 Sep 2018
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
GPs and health professionals are being urged to refer older and inactive patients for golf
lessons,
after a new report showed that golf builds muscle strength and "improves life satisfaction".
news •
19 Jul 2018
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Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
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When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
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Belinda Steward
MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
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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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