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The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card
HCM issue 8 2023
A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups
HCM issue 9 2023
A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers
HCM issue 8 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating
global impact" of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race
against the condition.
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20 Sep 2023
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school years,
while also having better diets and spending more time reading have more powerful reasoning
skills than peers who don't have the benefit of these kinds of support or engagement.
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14 Sep 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.
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13 Sep 2023
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
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with a new 50-minute class
designed to cater to all fitness levels.
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07 Sep 2023
The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent
in 2022, as the country's fitness industry saw a strong recovery following the pandemic
disruptions.
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01 Sep 2023
Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by
Pilates, barre and power yoga.
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23 Aug 2023
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an “essential” area for spending and, despite
the global squeeze on disposable incomes, will continue to increase their investment in
wellness.
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22 Aug 2023
We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector
HCM issue 7 2023
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not align
with the suggested “fat burning zone” on commercial gym equipment and exercise machines.
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22 Aug 2023
US health clubs and studios can quickly grow their business with better access to capital. Mindbody’s senior VP of payments tells us more
HCM issue 7 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
The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains
HCM issue 7 2023
Why pay for a membership and not use it? A joint investigation by HCM and Active Insights explores a question that has never been answered, as Julie Allen reports
HCM issue 7 2023
The founder of GLL reflects on the challenges he faced setting up the UK’s first charitable trust for leisure services
HCM issue 7 2023
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised fitness
group announced plans to
delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and deregister its common stock – 92
per cent down on the
year – valuing it at US$88m.
news •
16 Aug 2023
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's
Dragon's Den, has invested in Until, provider of high-end workspaces
for PTs and wellness professionals.
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16 Aug 2023
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint which has
the stated goal of getting five million more people active by 2030.
news •
05 Aug 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.
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27 Jul 2023
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
time, as expenditure on swimming and swimming lessons reaches record levels, according to
the new State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 from market intelligence outfit,
Leisure DB.
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26 Jul 2023
The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.
HCM Handbook 2023
Mental health scores have dived along with bank balances in the last few years. Dr Colin Bryant from ACE says this presents an opportunity for the industry to step up provision so mental health is cared for as well as physical.
HCM Handbook 2023
Challenging trading conditions look set to give public sector leisure provision a shake up. Martyn Allison looks back at how trying times have impacted the public sector previously and talks us through the way things could pan out as councils rethink their priorities and sport and leisure pivots towards health and wellbeing.
HCM Handbook 2023
With such a tough economic climate, it’s tempting to pass some of the costs on to members. Some operators are already doing so. But will the beleagured consumer stand it? Julie Allen passes on some interesting insights from Leisure-net’s pricing report.
HCM Handbook 2023
In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.
HCM Handbook 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
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK
government’s decision not to increase funding for prevention.
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21 Jul 2023
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Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
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Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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