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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Obesity news

Queen's University in Belfast will be hosting an event on childhood obesity next month. Titled
Sencio Community Leisure (SCL) has reported an 18.9 per cent increase in adult participation in
iZone - a new youth health and fitness concept targeted at people between the ages
New research from the University of Campinas in Brazil has found that exercise restores the
Edinburgh Leisure, the independent charitable trust which operates sport and leisure facilities on behalf of
Lack of exercise is not a major cause of childhood obesity, according to an 11-year
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The inaugural National Childhood Obesity Week was launched today (5 July) by National Obesity Forum
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in partnership with the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA),
DC Leisure has appointed Richard Cowley as its new group health and wellbeing manager to
A comprehensive new public health initiative designed to encourage more people across the US to
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno in the US have developed a new video
Millions of children will be subjected to the advertising of unhealthy food and drinks as
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As part of NHS Rotherham's obesity strategy, the Rotherham Institute for Obesity (RIO) has recently
New research carried out by Indiana University, US, has revealed that an increased amount of
Teens who exercise for at least an hour per day have much better control of
Scientists at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have published new research that demonstrates
As part of the NHS Rotherham's obesity strategy, the Rotherham Institute for Obesity (RIO) has
Play England has called for an increase in the number of staffed play grounds to
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex played host to shadow health minister Anne Milton, the FIA's chief
Aside from the steep hills they have to climb, there's another reason why people who
Greenwich Mean Time, unique in Western Europe, currently shuts down parks and sports grounds one
Phase 2 of the £850,000 redevelopment of the Swan Centre for Leisure in Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
A new report compiled by the London Metropolitan University and City University of New York
NFL Charities, the charitable foundation of the US-based National Football League (NFL), has awarded a
Fitness professionals and health club operators risk failure if they grow complacent amid an ever-changing
The Fitness @ The Leisure Centre facility at Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire
A new programme designed to tackle obesity and weight problems in young children has been
New research published as part of the government's National Child Measurement Programme has revealed that
According to the world's largest membership organisation of fitness professionals, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Concord Sports Centre in Sheffield is at the centre of a new study into the
Parents have been warned to "take off the blinkers" over how active their children are
A £250,000 revamp of the Fitness @ The Leisure Centre facility at Stevenage Arts &
Aerobic exercise inhibits the accumulation of visceral fat - a dangerous contributor to the development
New research from the National Heart Forum (NHF) has suggested that an increase in obesity
Work is set to get underway on the construction of a new multi-million pound leisure
People suffering from mental health issues are twice as likely to become obese as those
British Military Fitness (BMF) has introduced a new membership rate for people under the age
Boris Johnson has called on each of the 32 London Boroughs to adopt a new
Move over energy bars and sports supplements - a new contender for the perfect health
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Obesity news

Queen's University in Belfast will be hosting an event on childhood obesity next month. Titled
Sencio Community Leisure (SCL) has reported an 18.9 per cent increase in adult participation in
iZone - a new youth health and fitness concept targeted at people between the ages
New research from the University of Campinas in Brazil has found that exercise restores the
Edinburgh Leisure, the independent charitable trust which operates sport and leisure facilities on behalf of
Lack of exercise is not a major cause of childhood obesity, according to an 11-year
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The inaugural National Childhood Obesity Week was launched today (5 July) by National Obesity Forum
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in partnership with the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA),
DC Leisure has appointed Richard Cowley as its new group health and wellbeing manager to
A comprehensive new public health initiative designed to encourage more people across the US to
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno in the US have developed a new video
Millions of children will be subjected to the advertising of unhealthy food and drinks as
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As part of NHS Rotherham's obesity strategy, the Rotherham Institute for Obesity (RIO) has recently
New research carried out by Indiana University, US, has revealed that an increased amount of
Teens who exercise for at least an hour per day have much better control of
Scientists at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have published new research that demonstrates
As part of the NHS Rotherham's obesity strategy, the Rotherham Institute for Obesity (RIO) has
Play England has called for an increase in the number of staffed play grounds to
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex played host to shadow health minister Anne Milton, the FIA's chief
Aside from the steep hills they have to climb, there's another reason why people who
Greenwich Mean Time, unique in Western Europe, currently shuts down parks and sports grounds one
Phase 2 of the £850,000 redevelopment of the Swan Centre for Leisure in Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
A new report compiled by the London Metropolitan University and City University of New York
NFL Charities, the charitable foundation of the US-based National Football League (NFL), has awarded a
Fitness professionals and health club operators risk failure if they grow complacent amid an ever-changing
The Fitness @ The Leisure Centre facility at Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre in Hertfordshire
A new programme designed to tackle obesity and weight problems in young children has been
New research published as part of the government's National Child Measurement Programme has revealed that
According to the world's largest membership organisation of fitness professionals, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Concord Sports Centre in Sheffield is at the centre of a new study into the
Parents have been warned to "take off the blinkers" over how active their children are
A £250,000 revamp of the Fitness @ The Leisure Centre facility at Stevenage Arts &
Aerobic exercise inhibits the accumulation of visceral fat - a dangerous contributor to the development
New research from the National Heart Forum (NHF) has suggested that an increase in obesity
Work is set to get underway on the construction of a new multi-million pound leisure
People suffering from mental health issues are twice as likely to become obese as those
British Military Fitness (BMF) has introduced a new membership rate for people under the age
Boris Johnson has called on each of the 32 London Boroughs to adopt a new
Move over energy bars and sports supplements - a new contender for the perfect health
526 - 550 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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