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Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
physiotherapy, according to a study carried out by the University of Exeter and Global Social
Prescribing Alliance.
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22 Jun 2026
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham
as a possible successor, the fitness, health and wellness sector is evaluating its position.
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22 Jun 2026
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found evidence
that the emotional synchrony and rituals such as aufguss improve wellbeing and feelings of
belonging.
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20 Apr 2026
Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 10 2025
Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement
HCM issue 9 2025
The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house
HCM issue 9 2025
Wave Active CEO Duncan Kerr on uniting local health leaders and Living Longer Better joint director Muir Grey on how physical activity impacts healthspan
HCM issue 8 2025
The Health and Social Care Committee is actively looking at how physical
activity can be used to
improve the health and wellbeing of the UK’s older population.
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29 Aug 2025
Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals
HCM issue 7 2025
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said GPs
should refer people to health clubs and gyms rather than write sick notes.
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17 Jul 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.
HCM Handbook 2025
In a drive to target the hard-to-reach groups, Places Leisure has introduced a team of social
prescriber link workers as part of its Healthy Communities strategy.
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13 May 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
The Soma Space, which uses a trauma-informed approach to getting people active, has been
awarded a grant from the UK's National Lottery to extend its Movement for Mental Health
programmes.
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17 Mar 2025
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget, just get on
with it was a key takeaway from this year's Active Uprising conference.
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10 Mar 2025
The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause
HCM issue 2 2025
Dr Tim Anstiss talks to HCM about the ‘coachbots’ he’s developing to help clubs successfully support behaviour change in members
HCM issue 6 2024
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical
role of
mental wellness in supporting overall mental health.
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02 Jul 2024
What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts
HCM issue 4 2024
As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix
HCM issue 3 2024
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
HCM issue 2 2024
Farrer tells government the physical activity sector is critical to fixing the UK’s sluggish economy
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the physical
activity sector to
support the NHS and tackle the UK’s pandemic of poor health and sluggish economy.
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01 Feb 2024
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8
September) at the invitation of Kim Leadbeater MP, to discuss how a future Labour
government in
the UK could deliver policies for a "healthier happier and more productive Britain."
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10 Sep 2023
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a new
report from UK member of Parliament Kim Leadbeater, who has called for a major
transformation in the way the government protects the health and wellbeing of all citizens.
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21 Mar 2023
The Ken Martin Leisure Centre is the first to achieve Quest’s Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard, while Parkinson’s UK is embracing exercise in a new partnership with 1Fit Life
HCM issue 2 2023
The new chair of UK Active talks to Kate Cracknell about his vision for the sector and opening up his address book to connect with senior players in health
HCM issue 2 2023
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on the
health of the UK population saw Tanni Grey-Thompson lobbying the government in the House
of Lords recently.
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24 Jan 2023
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity sector must be
“at
the heart” of the NHS, the care system, the education system and the workplace.
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19 Jan 2023
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how to
evolve the sector from a traditional leisure service into one that is more focused on active
wellbeing.
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14 Dec 2022
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving,
driven by changing consumer
preferences. Julie Cramer talks
to innovators about how their
products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the
powerful link between addiction,
health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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