activities news & features
Setting goals with members based on an understanding of their underlying motivations – their superordinate goals – is a vital to ensuring adherence, says Dr Paul Bedford
HCM issue 8 2013
In the second of his two-part series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss examines the powerful potential of wellbeing coaching
HCM issue 7 2013
Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games
HCM issue 6 2013
Studies in the scientific field of neuroplasticity show that just thinking about exercise can translate into actual, physical benefits
HCM issue 6 2013
The founder and CEO of Mytime Active talks to Kate Cracknell about opportunities in public health, building community partnerships and re-investing profits to change lives
HCM issue 6 2013
Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports
HCM issue 6 2013
As part of our continuing series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss offers his advice on the questions, tools and strategies needed to effectively deliver health coaching
HCM issue 6 2013
With online businesses and out-of-club fitness on the rise, how can facility-based operators respond? We ask our panel of experts
HCM issue 5 2013
A look at the hottest trends impacting the health club spa industry
HCM issue 5 2013
After acquiring DC Leisure, housing giant Places for People became a new player in the leisure arena. Julie Cramer talks to both company chiefs
HCM issue 5 2013
The founder of The Second Half Centre in London tells Kate Cracknell about her unique approach to successful ageing
HCM issue 5 2013
Operators increasingly need to demonstrate social value. Julie Cramer reports on the progress being made
HCM issue 5 2013
As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry
HCM issue 4 2013
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts
HCM issue 4 2013
Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'
HCM issue 4 2013
A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans
HCM issue 4 2013
Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings
HCM issue 3 2013
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility
HCM issue 3 2013
Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil
HCM issue 2 2013
Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way
HCM issue 2 2013
Is the health and fitness sector responding to the ever-more diverse needs of its potential customer base?
HCM issue 1 2013
Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more
HCM issue 1 2013
Technogym has opened its brand new headquarters: the Wellness Village in Cesena, Italy. Kate Cracknell pays a visit and finds an exemplary corporate wellness model
HCM issue 1 2013
Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports
HCM issue 1 2013
Stakeholders are being encouraged to register and try out spogo, the main
digital legacy project for the 2012 Olympic Games now available online in beta mode. A customer-facing
online service, www.spogo.co.uk has been designed to make searching and finding physical activities as
simple as other consumer-friendly online services.
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27 Jul 2012
David Stalker, CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed
details of a new joint venture with Sport England which aims to secure a digital
legacy for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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11 Apr 2012
ThriveWell's Erin Ercoline talks to Kate Cracknell about the DIVA exercise and nutrition programme for breast cancer patients
HCM issue 3 2012
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