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A round-up of some of the most illuminating research into how being inactive impacts Covid outcomes and how physical activity boosts the immune response
HCM Handbook 2021
Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research
HCM Handbook 2021
A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry
HCM Handbook 2021
One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway
HCM Handbook 2021
Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in people
with certain genetic profiles.
news •
17 Jun 2021
The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues
HCM issue 5 2021
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from Harvard
Medical School.
news •
25 May 2021
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether indoors or outdoors,
following a new ruling from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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14 May 2021
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, finds a new study
HCM issue 4 2021
The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages
HCM issue 4 2021
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such as
COVID-19 – by more than a third (37 per cent), according to new research.
news •
21 Apr 2021
Being physically active lessens the chance of a person becoming seriously ill with – and dying as a
result of – a COVID-19 infection.
news •
14 Apr 2021
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of its strategy
to increasingly engage with EU health policymaking.
news •
14 Apr 2021
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in influencing
policy and policymakers in the US.
news •
11 Apr 2021
There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients.
news •
01 Apr 2021
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts to
improve the nation's physical and mental health. Tasked with promoting physical activity, tackling
obesity and improving mental health, the new office is modelled on similar schemes around the
world, such as Singapore’s "health promotion board".
news •
30 Mar 2021
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016.
news •
17 Mar 2021
Among the legacies of COVID-19 will be a long-term requirement to support those affected the virus,
by providing dedicated rehabilitation and support services to help people manage and recover from
health conditions including Long COVID. Exercise plays a key role in this and the current medical
guidance is for people to get back to their previous level of activity as soon as possible – even aiming
to be more active.
news •
08 Mar 2021
The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives
HCM issue 2 2021
When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’
HCM issue 2 2021
Excess body fat and obesity are likely to have contributed to more deaths in England and
Scotland than
smoking since 2014, according to new research from the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at
the University of Glasgow.
news •
19 Feb 2021
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
Anthony and his brother Ian founded a health charity, Fixing Dad, to save their father’s life. They tell their moving story
HCM issue 1 2021
The failure to tackle the UK's obesity crisis is down to successive governments being guilty
of weak policy design, lack of effectiveness and botched implementation.
news •
22 Jan 2021
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can
play a role in the future of health and social care.
news •
03 Jan 2021
This was a year when research helped transformed the gym sector into a serious political force. Two pieces of work stand out in terms of timely impact
HCM issue 11 2020
Egym is working with operators of gyms and physiotherapy businesses, enabling them to respond to an increasing demand for wellbeing services. We find out more about how it works
HCM issue 11 2020
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
with the latest data from ukactive showing that the prevalence of COVID-19 in people who
have used gyms remains extremely low.
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18 Dec 2020
The city-state of Singapore will have an official fitness industry association from 2021.
news •
15 Dec 2020
PopBase, a start-up tech company, has secured US$400,000 investment from Welltech1, an Israel-
based venture capital fund and hub specialising in wellness-related technologies.
news •
23 Nov 2020
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Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing ...
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Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's ...
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Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a ...
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The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant ...
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Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There, ...
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Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining ...
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Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company ...
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Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million. ...
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HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
HCM People
Ross Stewart Campbell
CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
HCM magazine
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Belinda Steward
MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
Current vacancies
Civic Partnership Manager Everyone Active
£35,000 - £40,000 + benefits
Bristol, United Kingdom
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£23,144 to £25,138pa
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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