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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

obesity news

Personal wellbeing should be the primary focus for the UK government's spending plans, according to
DEM Sports, a company specialising in cricket equipment, has partnered with Essex based engineering firm
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Researchers have linked the consumption of diets high in saturated fats – which lead to
Bicycles will be prescribed on the NHS for the first time as part of a
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Physical activity is crucial in order to maintain substantial weight loss – and more important
People who seek medical advice about weight loss have hugely different outcomes depending on how
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
Fitness operator HITIO Gym has signed its first franchise agreement in the UK. The Norway-based
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Regular exercise has been linked to better eating habits among young people. Research by the
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that
Experts have urged governments and industry to increase opportunities for play and fun physical activities
Physical activity sector leaders, parliamentarians and leading figures in health and business have called for
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
David Stalker, former CEO of ukactive, has been named CEO of Europe, Middle East and
Children who exercise for at least one hour a day, get nine to 11 hours
Sharon Otaguro and Dr Fabio Almeida have joined Arizona wellness destination Civana ahead of the
Sustrans has called for the transformation and improvement of the UK-wide National Cycle Network, which
Health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed a new preventative vision for the NHS, which includes
The government has pledged extra support and improved guidance for primary schools in England as
UK prime minister Theresa May has backed a new loneliness strategy, the government's first, which
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention
A new study has shown that severely obese people can reduce the risk of atrial
The value of the UK fitness club market has been valued at £5.1bn – a
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a campaign to make physical activity a
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
Millions of people with long-term health conditions will be targeted via a £1.3m investment project
The 2018 Sport Summit, in association with Howden,will mark the official launch of the Sport
The latest chapter of the government’s Childhood Obesity Plan – published this week – has
Dan Buettner – who identified the five places in the world where people live the
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
New research has shown that those taking part in supervised resistance training benefit from vast
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
Emerging fitness technologies could be the "cradle to grave game-changer" for public health in the
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
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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
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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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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obesity news

Personal wellbeing should be the primary focus for the UK government's spending plans, according to
DEM Sports, a company specialising in cricket equipment, has partnered with Essex based engineering firm
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Researchers have linked the consumption of diets high in saturated fats – which lead to
Bicycles will be prescribed on the NHS for the first time as part of a
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Physical activity is crucial in order to maintain substantial weight loss – and more important
People who seek medical advice about weight loss have hugely different outcomes depending on how
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
Fitness operator HITIO Gym has signed its first franchise agreement in the UK. The Norway-based
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Regular exercise has been linked to better eating habits among young people. Research by the
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that
Experts have urged governments and industry to increase opportunities for play and fun physical activities
Physical activity sector leaders, parliamentarians and leading figures in health and business have called for
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
David Stalker, former CEO of ukactive, has been named CEO of Europe, Middle East and
Children who exercise for at least one hour a day, get nine to 11 hours
Sharon Otaguro and Dr Fabio Almeida have joined Arizona wellness destination Civana ahead of the
Sustrans has called for the transformation and improvement of the UK-wide National Cycle Network, which
Health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed a new preventative vision for the NHS, which includes
The government has pledged extra support and improved guidance for primary schools in England as
UK prime minister Theresa May has backed a new loneliness strategy, the government's first, which
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention
A new study has shown that severely obese people can reduce the risk of atrial
The value of the UK fitness club market has been valued at £5.1bn – a
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a campaign to make physical activity a
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
Millions of people with long-term health conditions will be targeted via a £1.3m investment project
The 2018 Sport Summit, in association with Howden,will mark the official launch of the Sport
The latest chapter of the government’s Childhood Obesity Plan – published this week – has
Dan Buettner – who identified the five places in the world where people live the
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
New research has shown that those taking part in supervised resistance training benefit from vast
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
Emerging fitness technologies could be the "cradle to grave game-changer" for public health in the
106 - 130 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Legend by Xplor
We help a wide range of public sector leisure operators (including Leisure Trusts, Leisure Management ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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