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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Cardiovascular disease news

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Expansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A 13-year study by researchers at Harvard University has shown for the first time that
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk
People should concentrate on exercise and staying fit – rather than dieting and weight loss
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
Excess body fat and obesity are likely to have contributed to more deaths in England
Therapeutic fasting and medi-wellness clinic Buchinger Wilhelmi in Germany is helping its guests to live
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Gyms and health clubs are a cornerstone of the global recovery from COVID-19 – and
Older men who have played football regularly throughout their lives have cells up to 11
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
Spa operator, Champneys, has come to an out of court agreement with West Sussex County
With office workers spending over eight hours per day sitting at their desks, and one
The improvements in health and wellbeing associated with exercise referral schemes aren’t as large as
People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent
Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age. A
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle cure".
People who lead a sedentary lifestyle are twice as likely to suffer premature death, when
Global Wellness Day founder Belgin Aksoy has been appointed as the new president of the
A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention
Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for leisure, sauna bathing may be linked to
All cancer patients – regardless of the type of their illness – should be prescribed
Nearly three-quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
British adults spend an average of just 90 minutes being physically active, according to a
One in four people worldwide do not meet daily exercise guidelines but need only undertake
Health experts have debunked the idea that people can be overweight but medically fit, according
People who meet recommended physical activity targets by cramming in exercise over the weekend gain
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Debate
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
Research
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
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

Cardiovascular disease news

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Expansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A 13-year study by researchers at Harvard University has shown for the first time that
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk
People should concentrate on exercise and staying fit – rather than dieting and weight loss
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
Excess body fat and obesity are likely to have contributed to more deaths in England
Therapeutic fasting and medi-wellness clinic Buchinger Wilhelmi in Germany is helping its guests to live
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Gyms and health clubs are a cornerstone of the global recovery from COVID-19 – and
Older men who have played football regularly throughout their lives have cells up to 11
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
Spa operator, Champneys, has come to an out of court agreement with West Sussex County
With office workers spending over eight hours per day sitting at their desks, and one
The improvements in health and wellbeing associated with exercise referral schemes aren’t as large as
People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent
Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age. A
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle cure".
People who lead a sedentary lifestyle are twice as likely to suffer premature death, when
Global Wellness Day founder Belgin Aksoy has been appointed as the new president of the
A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention
Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for leisure, sauna bathing may be linked to
All cancer patients – regardless of the type of their illness – should be prescribed
Nearly three-quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
British adults spend an average of just 90 minutes being physically active, according to a
One in four people worldwide do not meet daily exercise guidelines but need only undertake
Health experts have debunked the idea that people can be overweight but medically fit, according
People who meet recommended physical activity targets by cramming in exercise over the weekend gain
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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