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Aerobic fitness is on the verge of inclusion in medical examinations – a huge opportunity for the fitness sector on all fronts, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 2 2017
An NHS body has told obese patients to lose weight or face delays in having non-emergency
surgery, arguing that eating healthily and taking exercise can make a ‘real difference’ to the
results of operations.
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29 Nov 2016
Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important
HCM issue 10 2016
Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet
HCM issue 9 2016
Three-quarters of people in Hertfordshire need to significantly improve their health,
according to an online questionnaire.
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26 Aug 2016
People with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, with men who have the
serious mental disorder two times more likely to miss global activity targets compared to
people without the illness, a study has found.
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26 Aug 2016
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading
policymakers to focus on wrong strategies – such as increasing physical activity levels – when
attempting to tackle the obesity epidemic.
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08 Aug 2016
The impact of low physical activity on middle age men is nearly as bad as smoking – according to a
study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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04 Aug 2016
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least one
hour each day in order to combat the serious risks their sedentary lifestyle is posing on
their health.
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28 Jul 2016
Scientists in the US have released a study indicating that exercise could lower the chances of women getting cervical cancer
HCM issue 7 2016
A series of practical policy interventions to tackle physical inactivity could prevent nearly
12,000 deaths by 2025, according to a new report.
news •
08 Jun 2016
As little as 30 minutes of exercise per week has the
potential to significantly reduce a
woman's risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a
study from scientists at New
York’s Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
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25 May 2016
It’s vital that we engage the public in preventative healthcare, and PHE’s new One You campaign gives us a chance to do just that, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 4 2016
Public Health England (PHE) has today (7 March) launched a major new campaign which
aims to get middle aged people more active and on course to spend their retirement in
good health.
news •
07 Mar 2016
Fitness First has made waves across the internet with a new campaign promoting its
BioScore health and fitness assessment.
news •
03 Mar 2016
Public Health England (PHE) has highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy
lifestyle in mid to later years, after a new report found that life expectancy at older ages in
England has risen to its highest ever level.
news •
12 Feb 2016
Young people living in poverty are being priced out of
sport participation, with the cost of
leisure centres and sports facilities “too high”,
according to a recent report by the London
School of Economics (LSE).
news •
08 Dec 2015
Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved
HCM issue 11 2015
Spending all day sitting down may not just be bad for your backside: it could also do
serious damage to your kidneys, according to new research.
news •
23 Oct 2015
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your health as first
feared, according to new research.
news •
14 Oct 2015
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the
best way to combat the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
news •
18 Sep 2015
The Royal Society of Public Health has suggested hairdressers and bar staff could push health messages. So where do health clubs fit in?
HCM issue 10 2015
With sitting frequently dubbed ‘the new smoking,’ a team of scientists have sought to
tackle sedentary habits in the workplace through the use of innovative ‘pedal desks’.
news •
11 Aug 2015
A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering
rewards such as rebated gym membership, cinema tickets and itunes vouchers in
exchange for being active.
news •
11 Aug 2015
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens are
twice as likely to have poor cognitive function in mid-life, according to a study.
news •
21 Jul 2015
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives
designed to improve their wellbeing because budget cuts are causing these services to be
rationed, according to the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
news •
20 Jul 2015
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during working
hours – and ideally four – to counter the impact of sedentary behaviour, according to a
study co-commissioned by Public Health England (PHE).
news •
02 Jun 2015
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week leads to
a 40 per cent lower risk of death from any cause, according to a new study published
online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
news •
21 May 2015
Men who take muscle-building pills and powders are more likely to develop testicular
cancer, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer.
news •
22 Apr 2015
Aside from helping to combat ageing, reduce risk of life-threatening conditions and
improve brain function, regular exercise can also help men perform better in the bedroom,
according to a study.
news •
30 Mar 2015
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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
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The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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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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