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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

sedentary news

Sedentary lifestyles are costing the global economy $67.5bn (£51bn, €60bn) a year in healthcare and
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least
An NHS health board has claimed that up to 20 per cent of deaths in
A social study looking into the welfare of elephants in captivity has found that good
Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting leads to
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of
Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,
A group of North London schools could be among the first in the country to
Sport England has made tackling physical inactivity its number one priority, with plans to triple
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention to
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
ukactive has called for a major rethink of how children are engaged with physical activity,
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is calling on employers to drive a radical overhaul of offices to
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for children,
Regular exercise in early childhood can make a major difference to metabolism and brain health
The physical activity sector has spent millions of pounds investigating the secret to motivating the
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are recruiting thousands of parkrun participants to assess whether
Spending all day sitting down may not just be bad for your backside: it could
Public Health England (PHE) has today (19 October) published new guidance for educators and exercise
Jeremy McCarthy, group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental, outlined the ways in which wellness
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
Exercising more, losing weight and drinking less could slash the the number of Britons getting
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the best
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic
Short bouts of moderate walking has been shown to offset the impact of a lack
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
Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
GP referrals for weight management and physical activity programmes are failing to curb obesity, researchers
The screens and handheld devices that today’s youngsters are ‘hostages’ to should be harnessed as
Fitness levels among English schoolchildren are lower than ever and still getting worse, with a
Only half of seven-year-olds are meeting recommended physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes per day,
Jeremy McCarthy, group spa director for Mandarin Oriental, gave a speech at the Forum Hotel
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Exercise can slow the growth of breast cancer tumours in mice, according to research published
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Life lessons
I tried to play the role of this theoretical version of a leader I’d made up, but I ended up behaving more like a cartoon character
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Insight
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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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
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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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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
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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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
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
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Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
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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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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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sedentary news

Sedentary lifestyles are costing the global economy $67.5bn (£51bn, €60bn) a year in healthcare and
Office workers who spend their days sitting down are urged to exercise for at least
An NHS health board has claimed that up to 20 per cent of deaths in
A social study looking into the welfare of elephants in captivity has found that good
Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting leads to
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of
Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,
A group of North London schools could be among the first in the country to
Sport England has made tackling physical inactivity its number one priority, with plans to triple
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention to
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
ukactive has called for a major rethink of how children are engaged with physical activity,
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is calling on employers to drive a radical overhaul of offices to
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for children,
Regular exercise in early childhood can make a major difference to metabolism and brain health
The physical activity sector has spent millions of pounds investigating the secret to motivating the
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are recruiting thousands of parkrun participants to assess whether
Spending all day sitting down may not just be bad for your backside: it could
Public Health England (PHE) has today (19 October) published new guidance for educators and exercise
Jeremy McCarthy, group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental, outlined the ways in which wellness
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
Exercising more, losing weight and drinking less could slash the the number of Britons getting
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the best
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic
Short bouts of moderate walking has been shown to offset the impact of a lack
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
Heart attack survivors should start exercising days after suffering cardiac arrest to give themselves the
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
GP referrals for weight management and physical activity programmes are failing to curb obesity, researchers
The screens and handheld devices that today’s youngsters are ‘hostages’ to should be harnessed as
Fitness levels among English schoolchildren are lower than ever and still getting worse, with a
Only half of seven-year-olds are meeting recommended physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes per day,
Jeremy McCarthy, group spa director for Mandarin Oriental, gave a speech at the Forum Hotel
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Exercise can slow the growth of breast cancer tumours in mice, according to research published
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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