qualification news & features
The pioneering fitness entrepreneur tells us how he’s injecting science and style into his latest venture in New York City
HCM issue 7 2023
Training your team so they’re prepared to deal with cardiac incidents could save lives, says Dr Dane Vishnubala
HCM issue 5 2023
The founder and CEO of Coach Core wants to join forces with operators to mentor kids from challenged backgrounds
HCM issue 11 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 co-founder of W3 Fit on the return of live industry events, and why they’re key to growing business relationships
HCM issue 5 2022
Can exercise professionals gain the wider trust of the medical community, and play a pivotal role in the wellbeing agenda?
HCM issue 4 2022
With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports
HCM issue 3 2022
The MD of Fitness First talks to Kate Cracknell about creating new products, new motivations and a whole new vision, as he’s tasked with reinventing the brand as a standalone enterprise
HCM issue 2 2022
Leisure operators should
embrace activity to engage
members says Jenny Patrickson,
managing director of Active IQ
HCM issue 11 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
Active IQ has launched its Level 3 Award in Understanding the Development and Delivery of
End-point Assessment to meet the increasing demands for skilled assessors in this emerging
area.
product innovation •
16 Nov 2020
Active IQ has partnered with
Nuffield Health who have created a new Level 3 Diploma in Working with People with Long-term Conditions
HCM issue 6 2020
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create a free, bespoke
online fitness platform for NHS staff.
news •
17 Jun 2020
Marcus Kingwell from EMD UK reports on Sweating Your Assets: The Value of Group Exercise. Together, UK local authorities, operators, the workforce and the industry can promote group exercise to bring about
a healthier nation
HCM Handbook 2020
Finlay Macdonald from Les Mills explores how to make the most of your finest group exercise instructors. Armed with enough influence to positively boost membership numbers, it’s vital to reward, train and value your best in class
HCM Handbook 2020
Dan Rees of Premier Global NASM
starts a debate about the safest way to
stretch, with a response from Flexology
HCM issue 3 2020
The pool is the most expensive facility in most clubs. HCM explores how it can be used for aqua rehab, to sweat the assets and offer a valuable service to customers
HCM issue 1 2020
As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions
HCM issue 11 2019
With special populations to look after
and the market evolving at a pace,
we ask the experts if PT training and
qualifications are keeping up
HCM issue 9 2019
Older people are less likely to exercise,
making them more prone to developing
long-term health conditions. How can
fitness providers reach people in their
50s, 60s, 70s and above?
HCM issue 5 2019
With one in six people expected to
suffer from some form of mental health
issue each year, should our industry be
training staff as mental first aiders?
HCM issue 5 2019
What can the industry do to close the health gap between rich and poor?
HCM issue 7 2018
Now in its 15th year of operation, awarding organisation Active IQ continues to go from
strength to strength, supporting the industry with new initiatives and resources
HCM issue 6 2018
New research commissioned by EuropeActive gives us fresh insights into the personal training market in Europe
HCM issue 4 2018
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