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Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps are
able to offset the health risks of sedentary behaviour.
news •
09 Mar 2024
As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?
HCM issue 2 2024
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the
launch
of its 800th club in the country, on the iconic Champs-Élysées, in Paris, confirming
France as
its largest market.
news •
29 Jan 2024
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study
showed a spike of white cells in the blood of Boston marathon runners following the race.
news •
21 Dec 2023
New research from Harvard Medical School has found the body’s immune response to exercise boosts endurance, especially in regular exercisers
HCM issue 11 2023
The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports
HCM issue 10 2023
A new initiative to drive awareness of the importance of developing physical literacy – from babyhood to old age –could transform the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2023
The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card
HCM issue 8 2023
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
Training your team so they’re prepared to deal with cardiac incidents could save lives, says Dr Dane Vishnubala
HCM issue 5 2023
As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide
HCM issue 4 2023
Almost half of the European Union (EU) population do not exercise or play sport and the impact
of
this inactivity on European healthcare services is costing billions.
news •
24 Feb 2023
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get
Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness
games.
news •
03 Feb 2023
Fallout from the ongoing pandemic and changes in consumer attitudes are driving the sector and governments in the same direction. Now’s the time to link them up says Liz Terry
HCM issue 12 2022
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organisation (WHO), FIFA and
Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, has released
an app called GenMove Season 1, aimed at increasing physical activity among
children.
news •
22 Nov 2022
The World Health Organization has found the global inactivity crisis will have a $300bn financial impact, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2022
Women who exercise before and during pregnancy pass health benefits to their children and grandchildren according to new research from Harvard
HCM issue 9 2022
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways that
mean the benefits of exercise can be passed on to later generations, including children and
grandchildren – even if these younger generations do not actually exercise themselves.
news •
17 Oct 2022
A meta analysis of all the evidence has found that activity monitors do boost activity levels in adults
Fit Tech issue 1 2023
The CEO of SP&Co tells us about how his growing business is working with Mandarin Oriental and driving the trend towards movement fitness
HCM issue 8 2022
David Minton shares his take on the major health challenges facing the US and how the fitness industry can step up to deliver solutions
HCM issue 8 2022
Deloitte’s latest report on the impact of the fitness sector on global GDP is a powerful lobbying tool
HCM issue 6 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
How can operators ensure members feel a continual sense of improvement that keeps them coming back for more?
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
Lower socio-economic status is a determinant of many of the health problems which emerge at older ages.
HCM Handbook 2022
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to
deliver fitness and wellbeing interventions to guests. The aim of the programme is to help
them overcome the impact of a modern, sedentary lifestyle.
news •
28 Jun 2022
The group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental tells us about his new Intelligent Movement concept, designed to get guests moving more and moving better for overall health
HCM issue 5 2022
The serial entrepreneur and founder of Feel Electric talks about bringing his new chain of EMS studios to the UK
HCM issue 4 2022
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their
local gyms. While this is encouraging news, the one thing these reports often miss is the
opportunity that has been created in the last year and a half.
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02 Dec 2021
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The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany, ...
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Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international ...
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The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing ...
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The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast, ...
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Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position ...
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UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which ...
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Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed ...
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM magazine
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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