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Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead
to sustained increases in activity according to new research.
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24 Apr 2024
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.
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04 Apr 2024
Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2024
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits
of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University.
news •
19 Feb 2024
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on
people's physical activity levels.
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12 Jan 2024
Without government action, economic growth will continue to be hampered by the rising cost
of obesity on society says a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
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21 Dec 2023
Men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in order to
increase
libido (20 per cent against 10 per cent,) as well as their sexual endurance (23 per cent
vs 10
per cent), according to a new research report from Peloton.
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13 Dec 2023
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s
ambition to broaden its reach and benefit more people. To this end, UK Active is inviting operators to
engage with its new inclusion self-assessment tool.
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29 Nov 2023
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
unveiled by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
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07 Nov 2023
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even if
they never step inside the facility they are members of.
news •
13 Sep 2023
Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by
Pilates, barre and power yoga.
news •
23 Aug 2023
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can
change women's participation in physical activity
news •
23 Aug 2023
New research from HCM and Active Insight has established the reasons people join health clubs and don’t attend and the majority are good news, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 7 2023
Sustained isometric training exercises, such as 'planking' and wall squats, offer the best results
for those looking to lower their blood pressure through physical activity.
news •
27 Jul 2023
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their
exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight, according to new research.
news •
04 Apr 2023
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18) take part
in
more moderate and vigorous physical activity each day they have better attentional control –
which
can, in turn, positively impact academic outcomes.
news •
03 Mar 2023
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.
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15 Sep 2022
Researchers at Harvard found that the optimum level of exercise is between 150 to 600 minutes per week, but with a ceiling on impact
HCM issue 8 2022
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
increases in their membership fees, while older women at leisure centres are least accepting of
price increases.
news •
18 Aug 2022
We ask suppliers about the latest trends in strength training
HCM issue 7 2022
From a boom in VR to deeper client personalisation, Lauren McAlister takes a look at trends the industry can expect to see accelerating as we head into 2023
HCM issue 7 2022
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in
leadership roles – while for
women, the figure is just 36 per cent.
news •
29 Jul 2022
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels.
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26 Jul 2022
The fitness and activity sectors have the power to transform the workforce and save employers and the economy billions, according to a new study
HCM issue 6 2022
HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson introduces the 2022 edition. This year we’ve taken stock of how the pandemic has changed the industry and the opportunities and challenges that have arisen in this time of change
HCM Handbook 2022
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both
government and the NHS are among UK Active's aims for 2022-23.
news •
29 Jun 2022
Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US
HCM issue 4 2022
The UK health club sector could grow to engage
up to 35 per cent of the population, according to
a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones
HCM issue 3 2022
Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2022
The team behind new report, Benefits Outweigh the Risks, report that exercise is safe for the vast majority of people
HCM issue 1 2022
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
“I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year ”
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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