ageing news & features
ICAA’s Colin Milner speaks to MIT AgeLab director
Dr Joseph Coughlin about the reality of our ageing
population and the importance of engaging older people
HCM Handbook 2018
Construction specialist Willmott Dixon is looking to shake up the way public sector procures leisure facilities, with a new partnership-based approach
HCM issue 4 2018
Nationally and globally, the health and fitness sector
must strike out and pave the way if we are to address the
challenges facing us, advocates ukactive’s Steven Ward
HCM Handbook 2018
ukactive head of public affairs Huw
Edwards says it’s time for the NHS to
prioritise preventive healthcare
HCM issue 3 2018
Sweat and Sound’s founder on creating
immersive fitness experiences for all ages
HCM issue 3 2018
On 12-13 September, BP: Fitness will take over the NEC, Birmingham to deliver an exhibition involving over 100 brands, as well as seminars and workshops.
HCM issue 9 2017
Huw Edwards looks at the opportunities for our sector as Brexit negotiations begin
HCM issue 7 2017
ukactive’s newly-appointed CEO, Steve
Ward, examines the many exciting
opportunities ahead for our sector
HCM issue 6 2017
The £1bn wellness network Could a network of community wellness hubs change the face of healthcare?
HCM issue 5 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
A look ahead to the highlights of this cross-sector event, which focuses on the huge challenge of tackling inactivity
HCM issue 4 2017
Steven Ward, Executive Director of ukactive, is confident that 2017 will see our sector move forward at an increasingly fast pace
HCM Handbook 2017
Kath Hudson takes a look at a selection of inspiring programmes designed to keep older people active
HCM issue 2 2017
Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017
HCM issue 1 2017
The brains of overweight people could be 10 years older than those of their leaner counterparts, say scientists from Cambridge
HCM issue 11 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
New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health
HCM issue 11 2016
A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners
HCM issue 11 2016
1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub
HCM issue 10 2016
A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings
HCM issue 10 2016
The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool
HCM issue 10 2016
Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site
HCM issue 9 2016
Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event
HCM issue 9 2016
The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges
HCM issue 7 2016
1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market
HCM issue 7 2016
A look at how How Inverclyde Leisure has driven business transformation, cut costs and grown revenues
HCM issue 6 2016
As the former CEO of ukactive is freed from the shackles of office, he offers his frank opinions on the fitness sector
HCM issue 6 2016
It’s vital that we engage the public in preventative healthcare, and PHE’s new One You campaign gives us a chance to do just that, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 4 2016
The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report
HCM Handbook 2016
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