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Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
The pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym, appeared on BBC Question Time last night (26 March
Chelsea FC has become the first English Premier League club to offer fans a food
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the majority of adolescents worldwide are not
London's Science Museum says it has now completed its "Masterplan" transformation project, started in 2010,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New science has revealed a potential solution to age-related diseases which works on a systemic
Teenagers' 'incessant' use of social media is radically reducing the time they spend sleeping and
Children who exercise for at least one hour a day, get nine to 11 hours
A 'shocking' rise in childhood obesity figures means Britain must act now or risk the
One in four people worldwide do not meet daily exercise guidelines but need only undertake
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading policymakers to focus
Sedentary lifestyles are costing the global economy $67.5bn (£51bn, €60bn) a year in healthcare and
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least
Contrary to current health advice, being overweight cuts the risk of dementia – according to
Obesity is a disease which cannot be reliably prevented or cured with current frontline methods,
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
The UK is the fourth worst country in the world for rates of cancer caused
Around 12,000 cases of cancer each year are caused by people being overweight or obese,
A recent study has suggested that football participation in professional environments could be a good
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a mathematical model that predicts
Premature mortality in the UK is “persistently and significantly” below the mean of other European
Researchers working with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania have claimed that the global obesity epidemic
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary lifestyles and
A group of influential doctors and medical experts has called for governments globally to take
One of the largest ever mass studies on the benefits of exercise has concluded that
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM People
Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Interview
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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Lancet news

Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
The pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym, appeared on BBC Question Time last night (26 March
Chelsea FC has become the first English Premier League club to offer fans a food
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the majority of adolescents worldwide are not
London's Science Museum says it has now completed its "Masterplan" transformation project, started in 2010,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New science has revealed a potential solution to age-related diseases which works on a systemic
Teenagers' 'incessant' use of social media is radically reducing the time they spend sleeping and
Children who exercise for at least one hour a day, get nine to 11 hours
A 'shocking' rise in childhood obesity figures means Britain must act now or risk the
One in four people worldwide do not meet daily exercise guidelines but need only undertake
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading policymakers to focus
Sedentary lifestyles are costing the global economy $67.5bn (£51bn, €60bn) a year in healthcare and
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least
Contrary to current health advice, being overweight cuts the risk of dementia – according to
Obesity is a disease which cannot be reliably prevented or cured with current frontline methods,
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
The UK is the fourth worst country in the world for rates of cancer caused
Around 12,000 cases of cancer each year are caused by people being overweight or obese,
A recent study has suggested that football participation in professional environments could be a good
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a mathematical model that predicts
Premature mortality in the UK is “persistently and significantly” below the mean of other European
Researchers working with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania have claimed that the global obesity epidemic
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary lifestyles and
A group of influential doctors and medical experts has called for governments globally to take
One of the largest ever mass studies on the benefits of exercise has concluded that
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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