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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM issue 6 2026
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound
may be losing weight, but they’re also becoming less physically active, according to new
research presented at the ENDO 2026 annual meeting of the Endocrine Society
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26 Jun 2026
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes,
according to new research.
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29 May 2026
Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney
HCM issue 5 2026
Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM issue 5 2026
New insights show the health and fitness market growing strongly across Europe, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 4 2026
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
positively impact healthy behaviours, new research shows devices can cause internal conflict
for some users.
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20 Mar 2026
It’s time to get emotional in inspiring members to find joy and pleasure in their workouts, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2026
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart,
according to new research published in Nature Communications.
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13 Dec 2025
Sport England research shows sport and exercise contributes £123 billion to the UK economy each year
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Sport England’s latest social value of sport and exercise research.
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18 Nov 2025
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
be enough to protect against a range of illnesses.
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15 Aug 2025
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest
risk among professional bodybuilders, according to new research published in European Heart
Journal.
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20 Jun 2025
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
impact
mental health and the development of neurodiverse traits – useful insight for operators
looking
to better understand their customers.
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17 Jun 2025
Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath
HCM issue 5 2025
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming
pools and leisure centres as part of the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review.
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06 Jun 2025
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
research.
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04 Jun 2025
HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.
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A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness training
increases people's overall intentions to stay active in the long term when tracked their steps.
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23 May 2025
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return to
their original weight less than a year after stopping the injections.
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16 May 2025
Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its
Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development
HCM issue 3 2025
The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement and
Dance) – is calling for government support, as new research show the positive impact of the
activity.
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25 Mar 2025
Loughborough University in the UK has teamed up with Vitality to launch a Women in Sport
Research and Innovation Hub.
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24 Mar 2025
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
more nuanced approach than measuring body mass index (BMI).
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17 Jan 2025
Half of global dementia cases could be prevented or stalled by lifestyle changes, according to a recent study by the Lancet Commission
HCM issue 10 2024
Landmark research from Les Mills reveals the vital interventions required to set new members up for success and keep them coming back for more
HCM issue 10 2024
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023 –
meaning it has broken records for the third year running – according to brand-new research
from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
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12 Nov 2024
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
factors for dementia, according to a Lancet Commission study, part-funded by the Alzheimer’s
Society.
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22 Oct 2024
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research into
one place for the sector to access to inform decision making.
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02 Oct 2024
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy:
United Kingdom shows the wellness industry has bounced back from the pandemic, with
physical activity the leader of the 11 defined wellness sectors.
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24 Sep 2024
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded?
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the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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and potential liabilities in the
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health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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