older adults news & features
Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months
HCM Handbook 2024
HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts
HCM Handbook 2024
The new CEO of Edinburgh Leisure talks about plans to build active and thriving communities against a backdrop of council funding shortfalls
HCM issue 4 2024
The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy
HCM issue 3 2024
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
HCM issue 1 2024
The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2024
Dance company, Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to
offer VR and mixed-reality versions of the dance routines.
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13 Feb 2024
Return to in-person exercise is reflected in the results of the American College of Sport’s
Medicine (ACSM) trends list for 2024, with wearable technology top once again.
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05 Jan 2024
The wellbeing referral manager at Edinburgh Leisure reveals the impact of digitalisation on exercise interventions in a city with high levels of deprivation
HCM issue 11 2023
In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.
HCM Handbook 2023
As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space
HCM issue 6 2023
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board
HCM issue 3 2023
ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown
HCM issue 1 2023
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from
its annual survey.
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05 Jan 2023
Amanda Rees founded Bold, digital strength and balance training for older people
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, reveals new research highlighting the need for a more effective approach to fitness and ageing
HCM issue 7 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 CEO of Women in Sport talks about Big Sister, a new programme that’s working to overcome period poverty and support more adolescent girls to get and stay active
HCM issue 5 2022
HCM gives a briefing on Elevate as the UK industry welcomes the return of this health and fitness event to London’s Excel
HCM issue 5 2022
Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends
expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.
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04 Jan 2022
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT
penetration. It will accelerate and improve outcomes for users as well as build confidence
with people who are struggling to get back to training post lockdown.
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23 Nov 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
The rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have
HCM Handbook 2021
A round-up of some of the most illuminating research into how being inactive impacts Covid outcomes and how physical activity boosts the immune response
HCM Handbook 2021
A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise
HCM issue 6 2021
Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research
HCM issue 5 2021
Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue
HCM issue 3 2021
Researchers have found that women over 50 gain the same benefits from strength training as men of the same age
HCM issue 1 2021
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
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