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obesity news

A cross-governmental action plan for improving the nation’s health and activity levels has been published.
A new children’s fitness facility is set to open at Gateshead Leisure Leisure Centre on
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
Minister for health John Hutton has praised Southwark’s exercise referral scheme as a wonderful example
An independent research company has declared that claims that childhood obesity has hit epidemic levels
Healthcare professionals have praised a GP-based weight loss and healthy living campaign, which has demonstrated
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has said that more than £200m of lottery money is to
The Wright Foundation is to introduce seven advanced courses in key areas of exercise referral
According to a study by Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, many British parents are failing to
The DCMS has dismissed claims made in The Times newspaper today that schools will be
A new survey commissioned by the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) has shown that a
Memberships have gone on sale for a children’s fitness facility at Edmonton Leisure Centre. Due
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
US-based health club chain Bally Total Fitness has opened its largest health club in China
Two fitness centres designed to combat obesity and physical inactivity among children will be officially
Former Paralympic athlete Kevin Saunders is pushing his wheelchair across the US in a 2,000-mile
A group set up by Peterborough City Council for young people with health problems will
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has launched a leaflet on salt, providing information to everyone
David Bell, the chief inspector of schools and head of Ofsted, has called for old-style
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The UK communications industry regulator, OFCOM, has announced that it will not be recommending a
A private member’s bill aimed at improving the legal rights of volunteers working in sport
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
The British Medical Association’s Annual Conference of Public Health Medicine has called on the government
The David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) health club in Warrington opened a facility exclusively for children
According to a report in The Sunday Times, the government is going to make Britain’s
Around two thirds of the population of England are overweight according to a report published
The David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) health club in Warrington opened a facility exclusively for children
Around two thirds of the population of England are overweight according to a report published
Health club chain, David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) and sports event management company, Nova International, have
The British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) has said that there is a lack of swimming
Birmingham City Council has announced the details of its next battle against childhood obesity and
As the war on obesity gets underway, health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has announced
Birmingham City Council is offering free swimming for children in a bid to improve fitness
Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, has today published a hard-hitting report on physical activity
Fitness experts, healthcare professionals and teachers in Chicago will work together under a health and
Health and fitness group, LivingWell, has introduced a lower membership fee for key workers in
Virgin Active is to incorporate metabolism measurement into its member fitness programmes to offer a
Following a nationwide study into exercise and weight loss, LA Fitness is to launch an
The deadline is approaching for local authorities to bid for a share of the £100m
Health secretary, John Reid, has urged the nation to voice its views on public health
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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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
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
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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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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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
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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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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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Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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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.
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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
Lockers
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Snowroom
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Cryotherapy
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Salt therapy products
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Flooring
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Spa software
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Diary dates
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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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
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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obesity news

A cross-governmental action plan for improving the nation’s health and activity levels has been published.
A new children’s fitness facility is set to open at Gateshead Leisure Leisure Centre on
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
Minister for health John Hutton has praised Southwark’s exercise referral scheme as a wonderful example
An independent research company has declared that claims that childhood obesity has hit epidemic levels
Healthcare professionals have praised a GP-based weight loss and healthy living campaign, which has demonstrated
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has said that more than £200m of lottery money is to
The Wright Foundation is to introduce seven advanced courses in key areas of exercise referral
According to a study by Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, many British parents are failing to
The DCMS has dismissed claims made in The Times newspaper today that schools will be
A new survey commissioned by the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) has shown that a
Memberships have gone on sale for a children’s fitness facility at Edmonton Leisure Centre. Due
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
US-based health club chain Bally Total Fitness has opened its largest health club in China
Two fitness centres designed to combat obesity and physical inactivity among children will be officially
Former Paralympic athlete Kevin Saunders is pushing his wheelchair across the US in a 2,000-mile
A group set up by Peterborough City Council for young people with health problems will
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has launched a leaflet on salt, providing information to everyone
David Bell, the chief inspector of schools and head of Ofsted, has called for old-style
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The UK communications industry regulator, OFCOM, has announced that it will not be recommending a
A private member’s bill aimed at improving the legal rights of volunteers working in sport
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
The British Medical Association’s Annual Conference of Public Health Medicine has called on the government
The David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) health club in Warrington opened a facility exclusively for children
According to a report in The Sunday Times, the government is going to make Britain’s
Around two thirds of the population of England are overweight according to a report published
The David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) health club in Warrington opened a facility exclusively for children
Around two thirds of the population of England are overweight according to a report published
Health club chain, David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) and sports event management company, Nova International, have
The British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) has said that there is a lack of swimming
Birmingham City Council has announced the details of its next battle against childhood obesity and
As the war on obesity gets underway, health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has announced
Birmingham City Council is offering free swimming for children in a bid to improve fitness
Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, has today published a hard-hitting report on physical activity
Fitness experts, healthcare professionals and teachers in Chicago will work together under a health and
Health and fitness group, LivingWell, has introduced a lower membership fee for key workers in
Virgin Active is to incorporate metabolism measurement into its member fitness programmes to offer a
Following a nationwide study into exercise and weight loss, LA Fitness is to launch an
The deadline is approaching for local authorities to bid for a share of the £100m
Health secretary, John Reid, has urged the nation to voice its views on public health
776 - 800 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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 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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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