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As the government announced its new obesity strategy to limit the impact of a potential
second wave of COVID-19, HIIT specialists, Speedflex are also doing their bit to help
tackle the issue.
product innovation •
21 Aug 2020
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year
HCM issue 7 2020
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health
HCM issue 7 2020
In a boost to the gym and physical activity sector, the UK's deputy chief medical officer, Dr
Jenny Harries has called on Brits to get fit and lose weight this summer, in preparation for the
return of COVID-19 in the winter months.
news •
14 Jul 2020
For those looking to lose weight, wearing weighted vests could ensure better results
than
physical activity, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
news •
12 May 2020
Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the newest
product launches from Wattbike, Pulse,
Body Bike and MYE Technologies
HCM issue 3 2020
As it has become a trend, more operators
are offering body scanning. We ask some
to share their experiences
HCM issue 3 2020
MYE Technologies, a US-based tech company specialising in fitness equipment, is set to launch a new
body scanner.
product innovation •
05 Mar 2020
Jo Cherrett on exercise and ageing and
Stuart Stokes has advice on exercise referral
HCM issue 2 2020
How can you ensure your members are running right and enjoying and benefitting from the experience? Danny Dreyer invented ChiRunning so everyone can be a runner. Kath Hudson finds out all about it
HCM issue 1 2020
The improvements in health and wellbeing associated with exercise referral schemes aren’t as large
as hoped, according to a new study.
news •
02 Dec 2019
Exercise has the ability to improve brain function in previously sedentary, overweight
individuals.
news •
18 Jul 2019
Physical activity is crucial in order to maintain substantial weight loss – and more important than a
person's diet.
news •
12 Apr 2019
The co-founder of Bridges Fund
Management, which has backed The
Gym Group, Planet Fitness and Fitness
Hut tells Kate Cracknell every business
needs to think about social impact
HCM issue 1 2019
Fitness testing and body scanning is
becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM
gives the low down on the latest systems
HCM issue 1 2019
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention of
obesity, cardiovascular disease and smoking in its new long-term plan.
news •
10 Sep 2018
A new study has shown that severely obese people can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation
with
exercise.
news •
24 Aug 2018
New research suggests that combined
Indian yoga and aerobic exercise is
significantly better at reducing heart
disease risk than either exercise alone
HCM issue 11 2017
Could body scanners be the secret to keeping gym-goers engaged and motivated?
HCM issue 8 2017
New research shows it’s impossible to be fat but fit. What does this mean for gyms?
HCM issue 7 2017
Health experts have debunked the idea that people can be overweight but medically fit,
according to
a study which is being presented at the European Congress on Obesity.
news •
17 May 2017
An NHS body has told obese patients to lose weight or face delays in having non-emergency
surgery, arguing that eating healthily and taking exercise can make a ‘real difference’ to the
results of operations.
news •
29 Nov 2016
People who have regular fitness checks – and are therefore more in tune with the state of their
physical condition – are more likely to achieve their health goals, such as reducing cholesterol,
bringing down blood pressure and lowering body mass index (BMI).
news •
09 Sep 2016
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a
significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness
levels
and hampering efforts to reverse the UK’s
physical inactivity epidemic, new research
suggests.
news •
02 Jul 2016
A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2016
You need to maintain a healthy weight as well as exercise, says new research from Sweden
HCM issue 3 2016
DNA testing is going mainstream, and it’s time for health clubs to get on board. Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 1 2016
Health experts are calling on the government to scrap the so-called ‘fat letters’ posted to
parents in England to tell them if their child is overweight and instead offer more guidance
for fostering healthy lifestyles.
news •
10 Nov 2015
For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact
your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, according to new research in Circulation
Research, an American Heart Association journal.
news •
18 Sep 2015
Is fitness testing in UK primary schools the answer to the ticking timebomb of childhood inactivity and soaring obesity rates?
HCM issue 9 2015
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The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover ...
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
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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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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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
HCM People
Dr Jonathan Leary
Founder, Remedy Place“It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time”
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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