exercise is medicine news & features
Pure Sports Medicine’s CEO discusses the
challenges and opportunities involved in
setting up sports medicine clinics that offer
elite-level treatment to the general public
HCM issue 9 2018
TV’s Dr Chris Van Tulleken explains the need to make people realise that good health doesn’t come from pills
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
Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, recently challenged the fitness industry to get involved in preventing lifestyle diseases
HCM issue 1 2017
Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries
HCM issue 7 2016
Elevate takes place in May, bringing together experts from all disciplines for the UK’s largest physical activity trade event
HCM issue 4 2016
Equipment and software supplier eGym has announced a new research agreement with
University College London to explore which methods of strength training are the most
effective.
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04 Dec 2015
What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider
HCM issue 3 2015
ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines the work that lies ahead for the health and fitness industry as it progresses through 2015
HCM issue 2 2015
Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit
HCM issue 11 2014
How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts
HCM issue 9 2014
What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?
HCM issue 9 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
The world's largest trade fair for fitness, health and wellness takes place in Germany next month
HCM issue 3 2014
Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further
extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports
HCM Handbook 2014
Is 'exercise is medicine' an appealing message for the public, or is it too geared towards doctors?
HCM issue 2 2014
The removal of physical activity from the QOF is a blow to our sector, and we must lobby to have it reinstated, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2014
Michael Oliver outlines the findings of Mintel's 2013 health, fitness and leisure reports, and offers his views on future opportunities
HCM issue 1 2014
Edward Phillips, founder of the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in Boston, US, talks to Julie Cramer about tackling chronic disease
HCM issue 9 2013
St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages
HCM issue 5 2013
There is now a vast amount of research supporting the benefits of exercise. Kristoph Thompson reviews some recent studies
HCM issue 4 2013
From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany
HCM issue 3 2013
The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans
HCM issue 3 2013
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...