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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.
news •
01 Feb 2024
The CEO of holistic wellness app Centr – founded by actor Chris Hemsworth – tells us about its new Hyrox partnership and move into the equipment market
HCM issue 11 2023
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has
launched two rehabilitation programmes across 24 leisure centres in England and Wales.
news •
14 Aug 2023
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong
emphasis on athletic performance.
news •
23 Jun 2023
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels,
being in line with 2018-19 and above 2016 numbers.
news •
21 Apr 2023
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-
assisted exercise studios and unlock the potential of the UK’s ageing population.
promotion •
06 Apr 2023
Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market
HCM issue 1 2023
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the
lack of older adults accessing facilities for exercise and the barriers they face.
news •
14 Jul 2022
A two-year research project will look to find ways to transform the UK's
physical activity facilities
into musculoskeletal (MSK) hubs that could be used by the National Health
Service (NHS).
news •
04 Jul 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 gives a briefing on Elevate as the UK industry welcomes the return of this health and fitness event to London’s Excel
HCM issue 5 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 in value and size, says David Minton
HCM issue 9 2021
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has made a call for policymakers and businesses –
as well as society in general – to integrate wellness throughout all organisational strategies and
operations in order to 'reclaim health and wellbeing for older people'.
news •
04 May 2021
When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme
HCM Handbook 2020
Attracting older members into health
clubs could drive significant growth for
the industry, but uptake is slow. How
can clubs secure the silver pound?
HCM issue 10 2019
Public Health England (PHE) and the Centre for Ageing Better (CAB) have set out their shared vision
for making England the "best place in the world to grow old".
news •
21 Oct 2019
A new initiative looks to deliver innovation in the healthy ageing market as part of the
government's Industrial Strategy. In total, £12m worth of grants will be distributed to micro, small or
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises which develop measures aiding healthy
ageing – including those involving physical activity.
news •
05 Aug 2019
Retirement home operator Audley Place
is building specialist gyms to keep its
customers fit. We look at how people,
product and programming are working
HCM issue 10 2018
Halo Leisure has revealed ambitions to make physical activity more accessible to under-
represented groups, after being granted a 75-year extension to its council contract in
Herefordshire.
news •
09 Jan 2018
Activities such as cycling and running can improve memory function and help
maintain a healthy brain as we get older, according to an international study.
news •
15 Nov 2017
The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise
HCM issue 5 2017
Health and fitness providers are missing out on business by not targeting the older
market, according to the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) chief executive Colin
Milner.
news •
28 Nov 2016
Paul Rothbard, founder of US-based health club operator In-Shape, will step down from his
role as CEO on 1 December.
news •
15 Nov 2016
The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults
HCM issue 11 2016
Harvard University in the US is establishing a new Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and
Happiness at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
news •
09 May 2016
State-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment has been
installed at four leisure, sports and fitness centres
operated by Active4Today.
product innovation •
03 May 2016
To understand how people can live longer throughout the world, researchers at University
of California, San Diego School of Medicine have teamed up with colleagues at University
of Rome La Sapienza to study a group of 300 people, all over 100 years old, living in a
remote Italian village nestled between the ocean and mountains on the country's coast.
news •
07 Apr 2016
The former Lib Dem MEP and now president of EuropeActive talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the ‘Cinderalla sport’ of fitness
HCM issue 9 2015
A groundbreaking US study has found that fasting can strengthen the immune system, and may have a role to play in healthy ageing
HCM issue 11 2014
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PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans ...
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“InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone”
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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