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Type 2 Diabetes news

The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Exposing the body to cold temperatures has proven to be one of the most effective
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
A 13-year study by researchers at Harvard University has shown for the first time that
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Being physically active can counter the damage of diabetes by enabling the activation of a
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to close and thousands
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
A Swedish study has shown that people with type 2 diabetes are much more likely
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
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Supplier Showcases
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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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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Type 2 Diabetes news

The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Exposing the body to cold temperatures has proven to be one of the most effective
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
A 13-year study by researchers at Harvard University has shown for the first time that
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Being physically active can counter the damage of diabetes by enabling the activation of a
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to close and thousands
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
A Swedish study has shown that people with type 2 diabetes are much more likely
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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
Diary dates
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