Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised obesity as a “chronic, progressive and relapsing” disease and is backing the use of GLP-1 medicines, such as Ozempic, as a treatment.

Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led to lifestyle-led weight management.

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the spa and wellness industry according to each of its initiatives.

New weight management drugs could be used to create a global metabolic health revolution and improve longevity, if investment and cross-sector collaboration can prevent obesity and its health-related problems.

From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the UK and doctors' surgeries are understood to be bracing themselves for huge demand.

Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have found that obesity can have genetic origins, prompting calls for a new approach by fitness professionals

Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of our genes and individuals have less power over their weight than we like to believe.

Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal, with England showing the largest deceleration.

Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a more nuanced approach than measuring body mass index (BMI).

North Ayrshire charitable trust, KA Leisure, has launched a new programme to offer preventative healthcare to its community at an affordable price.

Waist circumference-to-height ratio is a more reliable measure of obesity in children and adolescents than BMI according to a new study, published in Pediatric Research.

New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children

With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is calling for investment in disease prevention – treating people when they are asymptomatic.

Disruptions in the way the brain links memory and appetite could explain some types of obesity, new research shows

Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some disorders associated with obesity.

People might think they’re joining the gym to lose weight but according to ACE’s Dr Erin Nitschke dig deeper and you find it’s actually the other health benefits they want. She and eating disorder expert, Eva Musby, say it’s time to step away from diet culture and shift the focus to fun and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay

The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages

There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

Technogym’s unique digital open platform delivers personalised training experiences to boost business performance

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max of an individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports lab test.

Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600 minutes a week, with no harm done by intensity, but with a ceiling when it comes to impact.

Withings launches smart scale that measures body composition, vascular age and nerve health in one device

Researchers at Harvard found that the optimum level of exercise is between 150 to 600 minutes per week, but with a ceiling on impact

Body scanning can improve the motivation and engagement of members, while providing a healthy source of secondary income for clubs. Frances Marcellin reports

In order to create an inclusive environment, it is important for owners and operators to first identify and address their own weight biases

According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report, a third of children and almost two-thirds of adults in Europe are obese.

Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research