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The first ever Olympic Games to take place in South America will see all athletic
preparation centre fitness equipment supplied by Technogym, after the Italian
giant won an exclusive contract for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
news •
08 Sep 2014
The oft-cited maxim that a daily glass of wine can help stave off cardiovascular
disease (CVD) may only be true when matched with physical exercise,
according to a new study presented at a health conference in Spain.
news •
03 Sep 2014
Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day, contrary to popular
belief that food eaten after a good night’s sleep is vital to kickstart metabolism
and prevents snacking later in the day – according to a study by researchers at
The University of Bath.
news •
29 Aug 2014
With two years to go to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,
Technogym has been selected as the official fitness
equipment supplier for all athletic preparation centres.
product innovation •
28 Aug 2014
BungyPump is a training pole that offers a versatile and social
way to exercise through walking. The device was originally
developed as a summer training aid for elite cross-country
skiers.
product innovation •
19 Aug 2014
Could adopting a different approach to city design and planning help make the UK population healthier? Jacqueline Bennett reports
HCM issue 8 2014
The UK’s largest dedicated Parkour training facility has quadrupled in size, after
North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) commissioned facilities provider Freemove to
carry out the £100,000 upgrade.
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25 Jul 2014
CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?
HCM issue 5 2014
New research suggests that exercise can boost creative thinking
HCM issue 4 2014
2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they
want to play a recognised role within the health sector,
says ukactive's David Stalker
HCM Handbook 2014
The increasing use of tobacco, consumption of alcohol and highly processed
foods and a lack of physical activity are to contribute to a global surge in cancer
cases in the coming years, according to a report published by the World Health
Organisation (WHO).
news •
05 Feb 2014
Walking regularly could help to prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of
people every year, according to a new report.
news •
07 Oct 2013
US scientists have discovered that exercise has an impact on neurons in the brain that make it more resilient to stress and anxiety
HCM issue 9 2013
Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them
HCM issue 6 2013
New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals short
bouts of moderately intense exercise can boost self-control in children,
adolescents and young adults.
news •
08 Mar 2013
Physical exercise can increase life expectancy by up to 4.5 years according to
US research from the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes
of Health.
news •
21 Nov 2012
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary
lifestyles and a lack of
physical exercise are responsible for 5.3 million deaths - just as many as
smoking - throughout the world.
news •
18 Jul 2012
Physical exercise has the ability to instantly change DNA molecules within
muscles to make them fight fat more effectively, according to a study by
Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Stockholm, Sweden.
news •
07 Mar 2012
Physical exercise may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the development of the illness even after a patient has been diagnosed with the ailment.
news •
12 Sep 2011
A new 'social fitness' campaign combining play and physical activity has been launched and backed by two former Olympians.
news •
07 Sep 2011
Now you can increase the intensity of a
workout by adding Jordan's new Weight Vest to
your fitness kit wardrobe.
product innovation •
28 Jun 2011
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
Sports Leaders UK has joined the plethora of fitness providers and training companies aiming to benefit from the increasing popularity of dance in the UK.
news •
25 Oct 2010
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
Fitness equipment and training company SHOKK is working with health club chain Holmes Place Iberia in Portugal to deliver the company's Fit Families project.
news •
25 Jun 2009
The new multi-million euro Meadowbrook Sports and Leisure Facility at Ballinteer in Dublin, Ireland, has been officially unveiled by Martin Cullen, the Irish minister for arts, sports and tourism.
news •
13 May 2009
ALTeRD, the online learning and content management system, has launched an online resource for the new Active IQ qualification: 'Teaching Physical Activity to Children'.
product innovation •
23 Oct 2007
The Venue Leisure Centre in Elstree, Hertfordshire, is one of the first in the UK to launch a completely interactive gym of computer games.
news •
16 Feb 2007
Exercise classes based on psychological as well as physical exercise have been launched following a successful pilot scheme.
news •
15 Jan 2007
A new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) claims that physical exercise has little impact on obesity in young children.
news •
06 Oct 2006
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director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
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“We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect”
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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HCM People
Cristiano Ronaldo
Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
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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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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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