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New UK Active membership council revealed – Dave Courteen to chair and also join the UK Active board
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members to its
board
news •
17 Feb 2022
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and why exercise
performed at different times of the day can have different effects on the body. The research focused on
how the body produces different health-promoting signalling molecules which have a broad impact on
health, influencing sleep, memory, exercise performance and metabolic homeostasis.
news •
03 Feb 2022
New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese people are at a higher risk
HCM issue 1 2022
Professor Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active outlines findings from the Safe Active study, which show gyms are effectively protecting members and staff from COVID-19
HCM issue 1 2022
The chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic explains how the science of longevity will become the next disruptor for the sector
HCM issue 1 2022
What can the fitness industry and the weight management sector learn from each other? Our experts discuss
HCM issue 1 2022
The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19
HCM issue 1 2022
People with early-stage Parkinson’s can should use regular exercise in order to
slow down the
progression of the disease.
news •
21 Jan 2022
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market, valuing the
business at £24m.
news •
11 Jan 2022
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies after
receiving a vaccine, when compared to those who are physically inactive. The finding comes from a study
by Glasgow Caledonian University, which suggests that getting people to exercise can significantly increase
the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns.
news •
06 Jan 2022
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across
Europe continues to be at "extremely low levels".
news •
23 Dec 2021
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality
and leisure industry, which allows businesses to claim a cash grant of £6,000, is not currently
available to health clubs.
news •
22 Dec 2021
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending
text
reminders to members ahead of their workout sessions can help health clubs with their
retention
issues.
news •
17 Dec 2021
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese
are at a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.
news •
13 Dec 2021
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure
centres
and swimming pools in the UK continues to be at "extremely low levels".
news •
10 Dec 2021
TVS Group installs new world class facilities at the University of Kent in partnership with Robbins
HCM issue 11 2021
Fitronics’ new member journey software is supporting the
University of Oxford in improving its services for users
HCM issue 11 2021
Exercise has been found to fire up the body’s production of endocannabinoids and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a recent study
HCM issue 11 2021
Exercise has been found to increase levels of endocannabinoids – cannabis-like substances
produced
by the human body – which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially treat
conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease.
news •
26 Nov 2021
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
with leading fitness wearable technology company Myzone.
product innovation •
26 Nov 2021
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with
Peel L&P for a new location in Glasgow called Therme Scotland.
news •
16 Nov 2021
Researchers in Canada have found that fear of death is the greatest motivator to exercise
HCM issue 10 2021
The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3
HCM issue 10 2021
Children at UK schools which have adopted Active Recovery Curriculums feel fitter and stronger
than their peers – both physically and mentally – and also do better academically.
news •
01 Nov 2021
Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people
physically active.
news •
28 Oct 2021
Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its
automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading
member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively
together.
product innovation •
26 Oct 2021
Exercise has been highlighted as a crucial weapon in cancer patients’ battle against the
disease.
news •
18 Oct 2021
Researchers have found the benefits of being fit far outweigh those of weight loss when it comes to all-cause mortality risk
HCM issue 9 2021
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton
HCM issue 9 2021
The CEO of The Great Outdoor Gym Company has been awarded an MBE. We find out about her work and vision
HCM issue 9 2021
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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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
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