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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
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
fitness and physical activity sector with direct financial support.
news •
20 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
EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains
HCM issue 11 2021
What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM issue 11 2021
Inclusive Fitness Boston, a health club created specifically for those with disabilities and their
families, is
launching a new programme to provide greater access to fitness programming for
neurodivergent people – those with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
news •
01 Dec 2021
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) and BBC Storyworks have struck up a
partnership to create a digital film series exploring the true meaning of wellness.
news •
01 Dec 2021
Depression – exercise and mindfulness ahead of medication in new treatment guidelines for mild cases
People suffering from mild depression in England should be offered exercise, mindfulness, therapy or
meditation before medication, such as antidepressants.
news •
26 Nov 2021
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT
penetration. It will accelerate and improve outcomes for users as well as build confidence
with people who are struggling to get back to training post lockdown.
product innovation •
23 Nov 2021
Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views
HCM issue 10 2021
The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA
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
Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting
members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation
HCM issue 9 2021
ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda
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
The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs
HCM issue 9 2021
A new study has suggested that strength training can result in people losing around a similar
amount of body fat as they do when undertaking cardiovascular exercise.
news •
12 Oct 2021
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality
industries are bouncing back and look likely to contribute £3.5b (€4bn, US$4.7) more to the nation’s
GDP this year than in 2019.
news •
30 Sep 2021
Red light therapy promises faster recovery, skin healing and better endurance. Is it too good to be true?
Fit Tech issue 2 2021
Downtown Miami’s upcoming mixed-use development Legacy Hotel & Residences has
signed a joint venture deal called Blue Legacy Ventures (JV) with faith-based nonprofit
integrated health system Adventist Health.
news •
09 Sep 2021
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the risk of disease via epigenetic adaptation
HCM issue 8 2021
Health Charity, Nuffield, has published its first ever Healthier Nation Index for the UK. Dr Davina Deniszczyc digs into the numbers for HCM
HCM issue 8 2021
There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques
HCM issue 8 2021
The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure
upgrades, changes to The Highway Code and new requirements to ensure that active
travel schemes' effects are properly assessed.
news •
17 Aug 2021
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a
major new report, The Economic Impact of the Health and Fitness Industry, with
the support of IHRSA and the goal of securing a seat at the table in terms of World Health
Organization policy development.
news •
16 Aug 2021
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle
cells, reducing the risk of disease.
news •
05 Aug 2021
The rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have
HCM Handbook 2021
Post exercise passive heating has been proven to be an effective way of building endurance, according to research from the American College of Exercise. Senior project manager, Daniel Green, explains
HCM Handbook 2021
With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats
HCM Handbook 2021
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
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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
Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
HCM magazine
“We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’”
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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