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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

inactivity news

ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has rebranded under the new name EuropeActive, as
A growing body of research is serving to underline the importance of an active childhood
A new ukactive report calls on the government, schools and everyone involved in childhood development
Physical inactivity among young people could cost the UK economy up to £53bn. The figure
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that obesity and overweight are set to become
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74 per cent of EU citizens are not members of any type of sport or
Following Chancellor George Osborne’s weekend announcement that the UK’s first garden city for 100 years
Three in ten Britons admit they rarely or never do sport and exercise, with many
One year after it was added for the treatment of hypertension, physical activity is set
The average obese woman gets just one hour of vigorous exercise a year, according to
Key academic thinkers in the area of physical activity and exercise met with leaders from
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Leading a sedentary lifestyle could lead to negative changes in the shape of brain neurons,
The government and the Mayor of London have launched a new initiative designed to promote
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a reduction
Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to data from the
Increasing physical activity levels by just one per cent a year would save the UK
Birmingham City Council is working on a project with Dr William Bird of Intelligent Health,
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
The release of the Active People Survey (ASP) last week has damaged the cross-party support
Speaking at the ukactive Summit held today in London (7 November 2013), Sir Keith Mills,
Key players and leaders of the UK's active leisure sector are preparing to attend the
A new report by Public Health England claims that people from lower socio-economic groups tend
An All Party Commission on Physical Activity has been established in an attempt to help
ukactive is now taking entries for the Facility Awards, including Club of the Year (Streamline
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released guidance for helping overweight
Walking regularly could help to prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of people every
The European Commission is to produce official recommendations on physical activity levels as part of
A new study has shown that levels of physical activity can be linked directly with
Leisure Trusts are using great innovation and effort to overcome challenges, build social cohesion and
sporta has expanded its head office team to further support its cultural and leisure trust
Before creating the RumbleRoller, years of study of other foam rollers took place. Many different
Leeds City Council is moving ahead with plans to provide free sports and fitness sessions
Thousands of people living with and beyond cancer are among those who will be helped
£10m is being pumped into sports facilities in Sheffield as part of an initiative to
Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre in Sheffield is to become one of three regional headquarters
Scientists have isolated a previously unknown protein in muscles, which spurs their growth and power
Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed the development of a new £10.5m leisure centre to
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called for more emphasis to
Adding a vital sign for exercise as an assessment tool in clinical settings could improve
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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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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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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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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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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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
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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
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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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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
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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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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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.
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inactivity news

ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has rebranded under the new name EuropeActive, as
A growing body of research is serving to underline the importance of an active childhood
A new ukactive report calls on the government, schools and everyone involved in childhood development
Physical inactivity among young people could cost the UK economy up to £53bn. The figure
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that obesity and overweight are set to become
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
74 per cent of EU citizens are not members of any type of sport or
Following Chancellor George Osborne’s weekend announcement that the UK’s first garden city for 100 years
Three in ten Britons admit they rarely or never do sport and exercise, with many
One year after it was added for the treatment of hypertension, physical activity is set
The average obese woman gets just one hour of vigorous exercise a year, according to
Key academic thinkers in the area of physical activity and exercise met with leaders from
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Leading a sedentary lifestyle could lead to negative changes in the shape of brain neurons,
The government and the Mayor of London have launched a new initiative designed to promote
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a reduction
Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to data from the
Increasing physical activity levels by just one per cent a year would save the UK
Birmingham City Council is working on a project with Dr William Bird of Intelligent Health,
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
The release of the Active People Survey (ASP) last week has damaged the cross-party support
Speaking at the ukactive Summit held today in London (7 November 2013), Sir Keith Mills,
Key players and leaders of the UK's active leisure sector are preparing to attend the
A new report by Public Health England claims that people from lower socio-economic groups tend
An All Party Commission on Physical Activity has been established in an attempt to help
ukactive is now taking entries for the Facility Awards, including Club of the Year (Streamline
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released guidance for helping overweight
Walking regularly could help to prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of people every
The European Commission is to produce official recommendations on physical activity levels as part of
A new study has shown that levels of physical activity can be linked directly with
Leisure Trusts are using great innovation and effort to overcome challenges, build social cohesion and
sporta has expanded its head office team to further support its cultural and leisure trust
Before creating the RumbleRoller, years of study of other foam rollers took place. Many different
Leeds City Council is moving ahead with plans to provide free sports and fitness sessions
Thousands of people living with and beyond cancer are among those who will be helped
£10m is being pumped into sports facilities in Sheffield as part of an initiative to
Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre in Sheffield is to become one of three regional headquarters
Scientists have isolated a previously unknown protein in muscles, which spurs their growth and power
Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed the development of a new £10.5m leisure centre to
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called for more emphasis to
Adding a vital sign for exercise as an assessment tool in clinical settings could improve
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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