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obesity news

In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
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
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
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
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In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
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
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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HCM magazine
News report
Analysts have been excited by The Gym Group’s plans to open 50 sites with an ROI of 30 per cent, up from the current 20 per cent
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
Recovery
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
Research
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
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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Specifier
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
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Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
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
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their exercise and
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
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
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
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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