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Farrer tells government the physical activity sector is critical to fixing the UK’s sluggish economy
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the physical
activity sector to
support the NHS and tackle the UK’s pandemic of poor health and sluggish economy.
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01 Feb 2024
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the
launch
of its 800th club in the country, on the iconic Champs-Élysées, in Paris, confirming
France as
its largest market.
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29 Jan 2024
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative impact on sleep
according to a Norwegian study of students in higher education.
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26 Jan 2024
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK Active CEO,
Huw Edwards, says there can be no economic growth without better health in the population.
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23 Jan 2024
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.
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17 Jan 2024
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on
people's physical activity levels.
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12 Jan 2024
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect their health
and now the government needs to get on board by delivering greater support for the sector,
says UK Active CEO, Huw Edwards.
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12 Jan 2024
Return to in-person exercise is reflected in the results of the American College of Sport’s
Medicine (ACSM) trends list for 2024, with wearable technology top once again.
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05 Jan 2024
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
targets Net Zero.
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21 Dec 2023
The wellbeing referral manager at Edinburgh Leisure reveals the impact of digitalisation on exercise interventions in a city with high levels of deprivation
HCM issue 11 2023
With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession
HCM issue 11 2023
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The
Wellbeing Hub in Havant, UK – by adding blood pressure checks to its list of services.
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15 Dec 2023
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
by providing inclusive opportunities during the summer holidays, according to new follow-up
insight.
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14 Dec 2023
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five
years ago, according to Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Report 22-23,
which was published today (7 December 2023).
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07 Dec 2023
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
– ie, the number of years people live without debilitating disease – can vary by up to 17 years,
depending on where they live.
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03 Dec 2023
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be
proactive about managing their health, while also getting advice about exercise and nutrition.
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30 Nov 2023
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s
ambition to broaden its reach and benefit more people. To this end, UK Active is inviting operators to
engage with its new inclusion self-assessment tool.
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29 Nov 2023
Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows
HCM issue 10 2023
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off
today at the Melia Castille in Madrid, with the timing designed to coincide with
the Spanish Presidency of the European Council, in the second half of 2023
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22 Nov 2023
Roland Omamor, Mike Lyons and Ken Masser talk about serving communities and building strategic partnerships in their letters to HCM
HCM issue 10 2023
The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports
HCM issue 10 2023
The big challenge for the sector is reaching all populations to ensure everyone can get access to exercise in a way that works for them, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2023
Virgin Active has upgraded its gym floor proposition to
maximise consumer trends in partnership with Technogym
HCM issue 10 2023
Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?
HCM issue 10 2023
The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson
HCM issue 10 2023
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it
comes to managing and treating mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
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20 Nov 2023
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
under the umbrella of CIMSPA.
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13 Nov 2023
Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how
many steps a person
needs to take each day, in order to significantly reduce the risk of premature
death.
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07 Nov 2023
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
unveiled by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
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07 Nov 2023
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were
celebrated last night (26 October), as the winners of the prestigious ukactive Awards 2023
were announced at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
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27 Oct 2023
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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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“The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business”
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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