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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

heart disease news

For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic
Scientists have been able to demonstrate that humans have the ability to convert ‘bad’ white
With sitting frequently dubbed ‘the new smoking,’ a team of scientists have sought to tackle
Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the
Fitness levels among English schoolchildren are lower than ever and still getting worse, with a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
Three years ago, Belgin Aksoy, creative director of hotel management company Richmond International in Turkey,
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Contrary to current health advice, being overweight cuts the risk of dementia – according to
Not-for-profit wellness provider Nuffield Health will make its customised wellbeing memberships a core focus of
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Brown fat tissue - the body’s ‘good fat’ - serves as an organ which communicates
A high fat diet, which changes the mix of bacteria in the gut, alters behaviour
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on
Men who use saunas regularly are protecting themselves from heart problems, according to a study
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Health experts are calling for greater wellbeing services to be made available for would-be mothers,
A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to
ukactive CEO David Stalker has spoken out in favour of active lifestyles, following widespread news
A new study that followed nearly 70,000 women for two decades has found that three
Increasing evidence that yoga is at the forefront of health and wellness improvement is backed
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
The UK is the fourth worst country in the world for rates of cancer caused
New figures from Public Health England (PHE) reveal that diseases caused by high blood pressure
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be,
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban living could in fact be
There are no added benefits to eating more than five 80g portions of fruit and
Research from the Queensland University of Technology's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation suggesting that
A new study has said that extended sedentary behaviour of two or more hours could
Being physically fit could have a positive impact on the diversity of gut microbiome, according
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) opened its second heart-wellness centre in April, providing local cardiac
Three quarters of British men will be overweight or obese by 2030 because of current
Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity,
Leading a sedentary lifestyle could lead to negative changes in the shape of brain neurons,
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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
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HCM magazine
News report
The Basic-Fit franchise initiative will cover markets not adjacent to current operations and could enable us to enter other continents
HCM magazine
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Letters
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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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
Everyone's talking about
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

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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
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
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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

heart disease news

For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic
Scientists have been able to demonstrate that humans have the ability to convert ‘bad’ white
With sitting frequently dubbed ‘the new smoking,’ a team of scientists have sought to tackle
Just a small amount of exercise each day can have a significant impact on the
Fitness levels among English schoolchildren are lower than ever and still getting worse, with a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
Three years ago, Belgin Aksoy, creative director of hotel management company Richmond International in Turkey,
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Contrary to current health advice, being overweight cuts the risk of dementia – according to
Not-for-profit wellness provider Nuffield Health will make its customised wellbeing memberships a core focus of
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Brown fat tissue - the body’s ‘good fat’ - serves as an organ which communicates
A high fat diet, which changes the mix of bacteria in the gut, alters behaviour
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on
Men who use saunas regularly are protecting themselves from heart problems, according to a study
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Health experts are calling for greater wellbeing services to be made available for would-be mothers,
A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to
ukactive CEO David Stalker has spoken out in favour of active lifestyles, following widespread news
A new study that followed nearly 70,000 women for two decades has found that three
Increasing evidence that yoga is at the forefront of health and wellness improvement is backed
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
Being severely obese can cut a person’s life short by up to eight years and
The UK is the fourth worst country in the world for rates of cancer caused
New figures from Public Health England (PHE) reveal that diseases caused by high blood pressure
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be,
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban living could in fact be
There are no added benefits to eating more than five 80g portions of fruit and
Research from the Queensland University of Technology's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation suggesting that
A new study has said that extended sedentary behaviour of two or more hours could
Being physically fit could have a positive impact on the diversity of gut microbiome, according
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) opened its second heart-wellness centre in April, providing local cardiac
Three quarters of British men will be overweight or obese by 2030 because of current
Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity,
Leading a sedentary lifestyle could lead to negative changes in the shape of brain neurons,
81 - 120 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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
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
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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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