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As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?
HCM issue 2 2024
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health. Vitality
Research Institute says healthy lifestyle choices earlier in life are key for change.
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16 Feb 2024
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
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have
collaborated to help people find gym buddies.
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30 Jan 2024
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for Global
Change is calling for investment in disease prevention – treating people when they are
asymptomatic.
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17 Jan 2024
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not align
with the suggested “fat burning zone” on commercial gym equipment and exercise machines.
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22 Aug 2023
The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages
HCM issue 6 2023
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on
prevention, if it wants
to successfully tackle a cardiovascular disease emergency that has resulted in
almost 100,000
excess deaths since the start of 2020.
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28 Jun 2023
A study shows the time we exercise has a significant impact on health outcomes
HCM issue 5 2023
To fully benefit from exercise, timing sessions to optimally match the body’s
circadian rhythms is more important than the type or duration of the exercise,
according to a report.
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17 May 2023
As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities
HCM issue 4 2023
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic
activities to their patients, as they can sometimes be ‘far more powerful’
compared to other healthcare interventions.
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18 Mar 2023
Research by Nuffield found women are routinely disadvantaged when it comes to health outcomes
HCM issue 2 2023
Google-owned Fitbit has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for
a
blood pressure sensor that will be in-built into its smart watch.
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14 Feb 2023
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get
Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness
games.
news •
03 Feb 2023
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organisation (WHO), FIFA and
Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, has released
an app called GenMove Season 1, aimed at increasing physical activity among
children.
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22 Nov 2022
Sency's motion analysis technology is allowing users to check their technique as they exercise
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Inverclyde Leisure is on a mission that has boosted attendance by 60 per cent. We talk to the CEO about how a community-centric approach is driving success
HCM issue 8 2022
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
programme to deliver social prescriptions for walking and cycling.
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22 Aug 2022
A new report by Deloitte highlights the far-reaching impact of the fitness industry on the global economy and GDP and on people’s health outcomes
HCM issue 6 2022
Lower socio-economic status is a determinant of many of the health problems which emerge at older ages.
HCM Handbook 2022
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
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
benefits of
exercise.
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30 Jun 2022
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
and fitness industry, has been released by The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), in
collaboration with IHRSA.
news •
23 Jun 2022
Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US
HCM issue 4 2022
Ground-breaking research from the University of Copenhagen identifies the best times of day to exercise
HCM issue 3 2022
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly
reduce the
risk of dying prematurely from all causes.
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02 Mar 2022
The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19
HCM issue 1 2022
Wellness tech firm Timeshifter has launched a new circadian app for shift workers, allowing
them to
form and maintain healthier lifestyles.
news •
07 Dec 2021
Exercise has been found to fire up the body’s production of endocannabinoids and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a recent study
HCM issue 11 2021
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
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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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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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“Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people”
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