research news & features
Exercise can effectively help to reduce appetite, says new research
HCM issue 5 2013
ukactive joins forces with Sport England to put more weight behind its drive to see a fitness professional in every GP surgery
HCM issue 5 2013
Operators increasingly need to demonstrate social value. Julie Cramer reports on the progress being made
HCM issue 5 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
Do you have a vibration plate lying idle in your club? We ask suppliers for advice on how to breathe new life into this piece of kit
HCM issue 4 2013
Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month
HCM issue 4 2013
Are gyms currently maximising the revenue and retention potential of group exercise, asks Kate Cracknell
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
For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up
HCM issue 4 2013
Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend
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
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility
HCM issue 3 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
Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population
HCM issue 3 2013
Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane
HCM issue 2 2013
What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports
HCM issue 2 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
Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running
HCM issue 2 2013
The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level
HCM issue 2 2013
Fitness operators must investigate new revenue channels to grow in 2013, says Mintel's Michael Oliver
HCM issue 1 2013
Short bursts of exercise can have an instant impact on memory in older adults - and especially those with Alzheimer's - according to a new study from the US
HCM issue 1 2013
CEO Dave Stalker explains why the FIA has rebranded to ukactive, and what it means for the industry
HCM issue 1 2013
Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market
HCM issue 1 2013
Oliver Gillie reports on the benefits of the 'sunshine vitamin' - vitamin D - and how it is helping top athletes to improve their performance and be more competitive
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
The London 2012 anti-doping facilities will be developed after the Olympic and Paralympic Games into a
world-class resource that could help revolutionise healthcare.
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01 Aug 2012
A new £37m initiative has been launched with the support of government funding
to improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for nearly 170,000 older
people across the UK.
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01 Jun 2012
ThriveWell's Erin Ercoline talks to Kate Cracknell about the DIVA exercise and nutrition programme for breast cancer patients
HCM issue 3 2012
CEO of the FIA, David Stalker, looks at the compelling case for exercise interventions in healthcare delivery
HCM issue 3 2012
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