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inactivity news

A new national campaign looks to dispel negative perceptions about disability, inclusion and sport. Charity
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
A group of 12 English Football League (EFL) clubs have launched a programme looking to
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
A new collaboration between Sport England, think tank Demos and care and housing provider Anchor
There is no doubt that the boutique studio market is expanding rapidly. London is leading
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate Innovation
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
Gympass is reinforcing its position as the market leader in UK corporate fitness sales by
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
A new aquatics partnership between Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active will look to
Steven Ward will step down from his role as ukactive CEO in April 2019, after
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate. The "strategic alignment"
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
British Blind Sport, UK Deaf Sport and national disability charity Sense have launched a joint
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
Ten national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have been granted further financial support from funding
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that
National governing body Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active have signed a new partnership
A record number of international startups have entered the ActiveLab accelerator programme – strengthening the
Physical activity sector leaders, parliamentarians and leading figures in health and business have called for
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Less than one in five of children and young people (17.5 per cent) are meeting
Children in developed countries are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development –
Paula Wells has been named director of YMCA Awards. Wells, who has spent more than
Fitness facilities often struggle to increase corporate members. At present, just 14 per cent of
A total of 34 projects have received National Lottery funding to support their work in
The government's autumn budget – the last fiscal event before the UK leaves the European
A community initiative which seeks to turn towns and cities into "giant playgrounds" for children
Exeter City Council has published a new corporate strategy and 'emerging vision' for 2040, with
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
A new report has called for a "major culture shift" in order to get older
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
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 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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

inactivity news

A new national campaign looks to dispel negative perceptions about disability, inclusion and sport. Charity
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
A group of 12 English Football League (EFL) clubs have launched a programme looking to
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
A new collaboration between Sport England, think tank Demos and care and housing provider Anchor
There is no doubt that the boutique studio market is expanding rapidly. London is leading
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
The Moving Medicine initiative and Wattbike were among the winners of this year's Elevate Innovation
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
Gympass is reinforcing its position as the market leader in UK corporate fitness sales by
Shapewatch's 3D body visualisation system has been recognised as one of the leading start-ups in
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
A new aquatics partnership between Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active will look to
Steven Ward will step down from his role as ukactive CEO in April 2019, after
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate. The "strategic alignment"
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
British Blind Sport, UK Deaf Sport and national disability charity Sense have launched a joint
Now in its fourth year, Elevate continues to explore the benefits of physical activity for
Ten national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have been granted further financial support from funding
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that
National governing body Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active have signed a new partnership
A record number of international startups have entered the ActiveLab accelerator programme – strengthening the
Physical activity sector leaders, parliamentarians and leading figures in health and business have called for
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Less than one in five of children and young people (17.5 per cent) are meeting
Children in developed countries are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development –
Paula Wells has been named director of YMCA Awards. Wells, who has spent more than
Fitness facilities often struggle to increase corporate members. At present, just 14 per cent of
A total of 34 projects have received National Lottery funding to support their work in
The government's autumn budget – the last fiscal event before the UK leaves the European
A community initiative which seeks to turn towns and cities into "giant playgrounds" for children
Exeter City Council has published a new corporate strategy and 'emerging vision' for 2040, with
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
A new report has called for a "major culture shift" in order to get older
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK –
81 - 120 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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
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 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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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