older people news
15 Aug 2024
Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people
26 Jun 2024
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
24 Jan 2024
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
07 Jul 2023
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
06 Jul 2023
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
23 Jun 2023
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
05 Sep 2022
The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the
02 Sep 2022
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure
09 Aug 2022
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
21 May 2022
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
14 Jan 2022
People living in London have been advised to avoid or reduce strenuous exercise today (Friday
13 Oct 2021
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
29 Jun 2021
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
20 May 2021
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
04 May 2021
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
17 Feb 2021
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
12 Jan 2021
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
17 Dec 2020
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
23 Nov 2020
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
18 Aug 2020
The transport sector is not doing enough to address the barriers that prevent people from
24 Jun 2020
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
28 May 2020
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
Sue Harmsworth gives GWS masterclass webinar on the spa and wellness industry in the age of COVID-19
29 Apr 2020
Spa and wellness icon, Sue Harmsworth has given a masterclass as part of the GWS
24 Apr 2020
As gyms and health clubs around the world begin to consider their plans for reopening
17 Apr 2020
The government's chief medical adviser, Chris Whitty, has used the government's daily coronavirus briefing to
15 Apr 2020
The restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are transforming the UK's exercise
07 Feb 2020
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
30 Jan 2020
A single minute of exercise per week is enough to provide health benefits to people
20 Jan 2020
The Sport for Development Coalition (SFDC) has appointed former MP Andy Reed as its new
08 Jan 2020
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
20 Nov 2019
People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent
25 Oct 2019
Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service
17 Oct 2019
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
10 Sep 2019
Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability
21 Aug 2019
Work has begun on a £20.8m leisure centre in Pontefract in West Yorkshire. The Five
09 Aug 2019
A legacy campaign looks to utilise the forthcoming 2019 UCI Road World Championships and attract
16 Jul 2019
David Lloyd Clubs (DLC) has revealed plans to become the first fitness operator to commit
09 Jul 2019
People see swimming as lacking relevance to their lives, and lacking visibility in comparison to
25 Jun 2019
Creating opportunities for older people to get physically active represents a major driver for growth
19 Jun 2019
A group of 12 English Football League (EFL) clubs have launched a programme looking to
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At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite
player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
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A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has
created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more
operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
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Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been
designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
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We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and
Adam Daniel have been designed to empower
your team and transform your service
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Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive
behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
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Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion.
Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
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“Social media is causing huge amounts of poor mental health and a lot of fitness influencers don't understand the damage they’re doing”
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Founder, One Living“You think that once you get what you want you’ll be free and full, but successes don’t resolve our problems or heal our core wounds”
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Dr Matthew Wade and Georgie
Poole talk us through research
from UK Active and Savanta that
gives a deeper understanding of
what motivates consumers
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The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London
hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes
at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
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As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
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A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
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Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
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