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Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
Exercise has been highlighted as a crucial weapon in cancer patients’ battle against the disease.
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
At least one of the vaccines approved for use against COVID-19 could be less effective
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
In a boost to the gym and physical activity sector, the UK's deputy chief medical
Obesity should be classed as a form of premature ageing, due to it predisposing people
A healthy diet has massive benefits for your health, both inside and out. When you
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
Exercise has the ability to improve brain function in previously sedentary, overweight individuals. The University
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Mencap has revealed plans to establish 27 activity hubs across England in order to get
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
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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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Editor's letter
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
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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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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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
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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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obese news

Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
Exercise has been highlighted as a crucial weapon in cancer patients’ battle against the disease.
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
At least one of the vaccines approved for use against COVID-19 could be less effective
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
In a boost to the gym and physical activity sector, the UK's deputy chief medical
Obesity should be classed as a form of premature ageing, due to it predisposing people
A healthy diet has massive benefits for your health, both inside and out. When you
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
Exercise has the ability to improve brain function in previously sedentary, overweight individuals. The University
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Mencap has revealed plans to establish 27 activity hubs across England in order to get
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
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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
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
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