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What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts
HCM issue 4 2024
As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix
HCM issue 3 2024
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
HCM issue 2 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
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8
September) at the invitation of Kim Leadbeater MP, to discuss how a future Labour
government in
the UK could deliver policies for a "healthier happier and more productive Britain."
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10 Sep 2023
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a new
report from UK member of Parliament Kim Leadbeater, who has called for a major
transformation in the way the government protects the health and wellbeing of all citizens.
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21 Mar 2023
The Ken Martin Leisure Centre is the first to achieve Quest’s Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard, while Parkinson’s UK is embracing exercise in a new partnership with 1Fit Life
HCM issue 2 2023
The new chair of UK Active talks to Kate Cracknell about his vision for the sector and opening up his address book to connect with senior players in health
HCM issue 2 2023
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on the
health of the UK population saw Tanni Grey-Thompson lobbying the government in the House
of Lords recently.
news •
24 Jan 2023
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity sector must be
“at
the heart” of the NHS, the care system, the education system and the workplace.
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19 Jan 2023
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how to
evolve the sector from a traditional leisure service into one that is more focused on active
wellbeing.
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14 Dec 2022
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
As a result of the pandemic, the fitness sector is presented with a massive opportunity to make friends with the healthcare sector to improve the health of the nation and drive up penetration. Kath Hudson reports on what is happening and where the opportunities lie
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
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other health and
care professionals to refer people to fitness facilities in order to reduce pressures on the health
service.
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12 Jan 2022
The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 11 2021
The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs
HCM issue 9 2021
ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda
HCM issue 9 2021
There are big opportunities emerging globally for the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2021
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
Active IQ is launching courses to upskill fitness professionals
to work in social prescribing, extending the reach of the industry
HCM issue 8 2021
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
physical activity sector's full potential" and define its role in the wider healthcare system, supporting
the NHS.
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13 Jul 2021
Our panel of experts – Sir Muir Gray, Tara Dillon, Stuart Armstrong and Elaine Briggs – discuss ways to upskill the workforce in response to the challenges of the pandemic
HCM issue 5 2021
Industry body, ukactive, has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the
UK’s first open access database for exercise referral schemes.
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01 Jun 2021
Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton
HCM issue 4 2021
The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?
HCM issue 4 2021
Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate
HCM issue 3 2021
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can
play a role in the future of health and social care.
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03 Jan 2021
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Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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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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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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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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