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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

obesity news

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
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
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
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
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
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
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,
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
People should concentrate on exercise and staying fit – rather than dieting and weight loss
Downtown Miami’s upcoming mixed-use development Legacy Hotel & Residences has signed a joint venture deal
The UK government has unveiled plans for a pilot scheme, aimed at using financial rewards
Gut health programmes which improve our microbiome aren't new in the spa industry as wellness
Dr Giles Yeo, a geneticist at Cambridge University in the UK, has written a new
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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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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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
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 
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News report
The Basic-Fit franchise initiative will cover markets not adjacent to current operations and could enable us to enter other continents
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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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
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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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

obesity news

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
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
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
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
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
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set
Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
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,
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
People should concentrate on exercise and staying fit – rather than dieting and weight loss
Downtown Miami’s upcoming mixed-use development Legacy Hotel & Residences has signed a joint venture deal
The UK government has unveiled plans for a pilot scheme, aimed at using financial rewards
Gut health programmes which improve our microbiome aren't new in the spa industry as wellness
Dr Giles Yeo, a geneticist at Cambridge University in the UK, has written a new
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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
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
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
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PerformX Live
The unmissable business of fitness event. 21-22 March 2024. Tobacco Dock, London...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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