participation news & features
The Singapore government is creating a "comprehensive digital health platform" based on the use of
wearables, as part of a new nationwide health initiative designed to get Singaporeans more
physically active.
news •
23 Aug 2019
The global health and fitness markets
reached an all-time high of 183 million
members across 65 markets in 2018. We
look at the key numbers for each region
HCM issue 8 2019
In her first year as CEO of Total Fitness,
membership has grown by 6,000. The first
female CEO in the UK’s commercial fitness
sector tells us how she’s implemented
cultural changes to grow the business
HCM issue 8 2019
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate
Innovation Awards.
news •
10 May 2019
Helen Patenall looks at the key influencers shaping the sector in the year ahead
HCM Handbook 2019
Vince Mayne from BUCS reports on the importance of
Higher Education influencing students to get active and
boost their mental wellbeing and perceptions of attainment
HCM Handbook 2019
According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing
is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris
Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings
HCM Handbook 2019
Larissa Davies and Themis Kokolakakis summarise the
findings of the Active Lives Adult Survey linking sports and
physical activity with positive wellbeing outcomes
HCM Handbook 2019
The latest State of the UK Fitness Industry Report by David
Minton, director of The Leisure Database Company,
highlights that all key indicators, from the number of sites
and members to the market value, continue to grow
HCM Handbook 2019
Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary
developments in health and fitness, ranging from new
start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour
HCM Handbook 2019
The sector should focus on young people, older people and workplace health for the biggest impact on our community, says Steven Ward
HCM issue 3 2019
Indoor cycling has grown exponentially in the past few years. We analyse the data on who’s most engaged and when
HCM issue 3 2019
Leisure-net’s annual Health and fitness Omnibus Survey is in its 15th year. We find out what’s changed since 2002
HCM issue 3 2019
We take a closer look at the current
group exercise landscape, uncovering
what’s likely to trend in the year ahead
HCM issue 2 2019
All medals at the Tokyo 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be made from recycled electronic
devices – such as discarded mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops and other handheld devices.
news •
11 Feb 2019
The CEO of Kildare Sport and Leisure
shares her story with HCM
HCM issue 1 2019
Health secretary Matt Hancock has
announced the government is changing
its focus from cure to prevention. Is his
plan deliverable? We ask the experts
HCM issue 1 2019
Altitude training is growing in popularity
as the ‘train like an athlete’ trend sees
more people getting serious about exercise
HCM issue 1 2019
HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of
the latest software features available,
including queue management, facial
recognition, health outcomes management
and a partnership with Strava
HCM issue 1 2019
Blackburn with Darwen’s healthy living and
sports manager on the re:fresh initiative
HCM issue 11 2018
A new report tells us that people should
be getting more active as they age,
not less. We take a closer look at the
facts and why we need to transform
perceptions of ageing
HCM issue 11 2018
The world’s largest 24-hour fitness club chain, Anytime Fitness, continues its UK expansion, with leading fitness equipment supplier and manufacturer, Precor, playing an active role in its growth
HCM issue 10 2018
Evidence shows we can transform the
lives of young offenders through exercise.
Kate Cracknell talks to Rosie Meek
HCM issue 10 2018
The World Health Organization’s
physical activity expert explains why the
body has created a Global Action Plan
to combat physical inactivity
HCM issue 9 2018
What can the industry do to close the health gap between rich and poor?
HCM issue 7 2018
Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech
and
services company Hero Wellbeing.
news •
31 May 2018
Sport England has launched its new OpenActive Accelerator, which will see 10 startups
working towards creating ready-to-market digital products and services that make it easier
for
people to be regularly active.
news •
02 May 2018
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
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