Environment news & features
How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts
HCM issue 9 2014
Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning
HCM issue 9 2014
The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours
HCM issue 9 2014
How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?
HCM issue 9 2014
Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week
HCM issue 9 2014
The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans
HCM issue 9 2014
Scientists explore potential of the human body and paper-thin printable batteries to power wearables
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology
devices, with the potential for energy to be generated from body heat and
movement, plus ambient energy from the environment.
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20 Aug 2014
Could adopting a different approach to city design and planning help make the UK population healthier? Jacqueline Bennett reports
HCM issue 8 2014
The CEO of Life Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the public health commissioners, and about totally rethinking the model of fitness facilities
HCM issue 8 2014
Clubs must make people believe they can be active today, and make them want to be by telling them how good it will make them feel – today, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2014
Kath Hudson reports on payment trends in health and fitness
HCM issue 7 2014
Are you a manager or a leader, and are you getting the best out of your team? Justin Tamsett offers his advice on employee motivation
HCM issue 7 2014
The 2014 Wimbledon tennis championship has kicked off today with a number of
technological innovations which are set to improve the way "digital fans"
(spectators with mobile devices) engage with the action.
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23 Jun 2014
A scheme to get more disabled people into fitness careers, created by the charity behind the Aspire National Training Centre, is gathering pace. Rhianon Howells reports
HCM issue 6 2014
Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues
HCM issue 6 2014
The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK
HCM issue 6 2014
CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?
HCM issue 5 2014
Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention
HCM issue 5 2014
Does your business look beyond profit to deliver a more socially-conscious agenda? Ray Algar outlines the findings of his new report
HCM issue 5 2014
The Brando eco-resort, opening this July in French Polynesia, is planning to
become the first resort in the world to obtain Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.
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10 Apr 2014
ukactive teams up with Judy Murray to put family exercise on the agenda
HCM issue 4 2014
Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism
HCM issue 4 2014
ukactive's 'Turning the Tide on Obesity' campaign is the latest to rely on nudging. But what is nudging, and does it work? Tom Walker looks at what's involved
HCM issue 4 2014
Michael Cassop-Thompson looks at strategic management of clubs, in the first of a series created with CIMSPA
HCM issue 3 2014
In the final part of his series looking at member retention, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the reasons why members leave
HCM issue 3 2014
We discovered people weren't afraid of strength training, they were afraid of the machines. Meet the first serious strength line designed to be more inviting than intimidating..
HCM issue 3 2014
Ray Algar reports on a Gymkit initiative to send refurbished gym equipment to rehab centres in Laos
HCM issue 3 2014
US scientists have discovered a new benefit of exercise: its ability to remove debris in the body
HCM issue 3 2014
The health and fitness sector is being presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to create 'wellness cities', says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2014
US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains
HCM issue 3 2014
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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