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older adults news

A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise
Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to research
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going
Taking part in light or moderate exercise has an immediate, positive effect on memory function
A new study has claimed that resistance training improves exercise motivation and positively contributes to
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as likely to
Those wanting to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up need to
Even low-levels of regular physical activity can lead to lower death rates among older women,
Theresa May has appointed minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch to a newly
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and society,
Sport England is investing £10m of National Lottery money into 20 projects across the country
One of the biggest misconceptions made in the physical activity sector is that retired people
Golf spectators walk more than 11,500 steps while watching the sport, according to a survey,
A segment of US television programme ‘Senior Moments,’ hosted by health explorer and author Debra
Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to US
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is being
Future Fit Training has teamed up with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) in a three-year deal
Health and fitness providers are missing out on business by not targeting the older market,
Paul Rothbard, founder of US-based health club operator In-Shape, will step down from his role
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
US-based budget club operator Youfit has opened its latest site in Baltimore, Maryland, increasing the
Spa and wellness industry icon Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta in
Women and girls, ethnic minorities and older adults will be encouraged to take part in
Dr Nuala Morse, postdoctoral research associate at the University of Manchester and UCL, has said
It’s well-known that regular aerobic exercise forms a central pillar in a long and healthy
Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy, but new
Crosswords have long been heralded for their role in keeping ageing minds agile, but a
Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the
Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
Milk consumption increases the levels of a naturally-occurring antioxidant in the brain which is in
Spafinder Wellness 365 has published its twelfth edition of the annual Top 10 Global Spa
The sustainable community called Serenbe outside Georgia's capital Atlanta, US, is developing a new ‘hamlet’
A new research scheme has set out to explore the positive and negative impacts of
Active IQ has announced the launch of a new qualification designed to provide learners with
Practising hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks improved sedentary older adults’ cognitive
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves 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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

older adults news

A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise
Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to research
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going
Taking part in light or moderate exercise has an immediate, positive effect on memory function
A new study has claimed that resistance training improves exercise motivation and positively contributes to
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
People who exercise above current recommended levels of physical activity are twice as likely to
Those wanting to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up need to
Even low-levels of regular physical activity can lead to lower death rates among older women,
Theresa May has appointed minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch to a newly
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and society,
Sport England is investing £10m of National Lottery money into 20 projects across the country
One of the biggest misconceptions made in the physical activity sector is that retired people
Golf spectators walk more than 11,500 steps while watching the sport, according to a survey,
A segment of US television programme ‘Senior Moments,’ hosted by health explorer and author Debra
Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to US
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is being
Future Fit Training has teamed up with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) in a three-year deal
Health and fitness providers are missing out on business by not targeting the older market,
Paul Rothbard, founder of US-based health club operator In-Shape, will step down from his role
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
US-based budget club operator Youfit has opened its latest site in Baltimore, Maryland, increasing the
Spa and wellness industry icon Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta in
Women and girls, ethnic minorities and older adults will be encouraged to take part in
Dr Nuala Morse, postdoctoral research associate at the University of Manchester and UCL, has said
It’s well-known that regular aerobic exercise forms a central pillar in a long and healthy
Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy, but new
Crosswords have long been heralded for their role in keeping ageing minds agile, but a
Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the
Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
Milk consumption increases the levels of a naturally-occurring antioxidant in the brain which is in
Spafinder Wellness 365 has published its twelfth edition of the annual Top 10 Global Spa
The sustainable community called Serenbe outside Georgia's capital Atlanta, US, is developing a new ‘hamlet’
A new research scheme has set out to explore the positive and negative impacts of
Active IQ has announced the launch of a new qualification designed to provide learners with
Practising hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks improved sedentary older adults’ cognitive
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves 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
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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