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Physical inactivity news

A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
A study assessing the impact of physical inactivity on national economies has suggested that if
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle cure".
Les Mills has made its Born to Move programming – which targets children as young
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,
An alliance of walking and cycling organisations has called on the government to make a
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate Innovation
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
A new aquatics partnership between Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active will look to
Steven Ward will step down from his role as ukactive CEO in April 2019, after
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate. The "strategic alignment"
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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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 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
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HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
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Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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,
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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

Physical inactivity news

A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Increasing physical activity globally could prevent up to 5 million deaths each year, according to
Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
A study assessing the impact of physical inactivity on national economies has suggested that if
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle cure".
Les Mills has made its Born to Move programming – which targets children as young
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,
An alliance of walking and cycling organisations has called on the government to make a
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate Innovation
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
A new aquatics partnership between Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active will look to
Steven Ward will step down from his role as ukactive CEO in April 2019, after
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate. The "strategic alignment"
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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