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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

inactivity news

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
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
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
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
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
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,
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
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
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has acquired the Dr Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI) for
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
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
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
12,300
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
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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
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
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
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

inactivity news

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
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
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
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
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
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,
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
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
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has acquired the Dr Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI) for
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
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
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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