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Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
London yoga studio operator, MoreYoga, teamed up with The Lonely Girls Club last month to
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project to encourage carers – who often
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Construction work is underway on the Newhaven Health Hub, a co-location project combining fitness and
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Eighty nine per cent of people are taking more action than a year ago to
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Social wellness pioneer, Remedy Place, has opened the doors to its third site. Soho is
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
A new mental health platform hopes to make looking after mental health "as normal as
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Knowledge, insights and analysis platform, Well Intelligence, is hosting a six-week masterclass series focused on
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
Exercise has been voted the number one way the public can help the NHS –
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
During lockdown, people all around the world turned to the arts to take sanctuary from
The spa and wellness industry is set to witness a renewed interest in self-care, according
The UK government has launched a "major effort" to tackle loneliness and social isolation during
Six Senses is launching a content portal to help consumers remain solution-oriented, by supporting their
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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HCM People

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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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Loneliness news

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
London yoga studio operator, MoreYoga, teamed up with The Lonely Girls Club last month to
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project to encourage carers – who often
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Construction work is underway on the Newhaven Health Hub, a co-location project combining fitness and
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Eighty nine per cent of people are taking more action than a year ago to
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Social wellness pioneer, Remedy Place, has opened the doors to its third site. Soho is
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
A new mental health platform hopes to make looking after mental health "as normal as
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Knowledge, insights and analysis platform, Well Intelligence, is hosting a six-week masterclass series focused on
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
In a COVID-19 era, human touch and physical connection are being restricted like never before,
Exercise has been voted the number one way the public can help the NHS –
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
During lockdown, people all around the world turned to the arts to take sanctuary from
The spa and wellness industry is set to witness a renewed interest in self-care, according
The UK government has launched a "major effort" to tackle loneliness and social isolation during
Six Senses is launching a content portal to help consumers remain solution-oriented, by supporting their
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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