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Exercise may reduce the risk of obesity thanks to its impact on good bacteria in the gut, says new research
HCM issue 7 2014
Gyms can offer health checks with the help of the latest body scanning tech, as HCM reports
HCM issue 8 2020
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in response to a
survey of members saying they're stressed and don’t know how to unwind.
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12 Feb 2024
A London hospital trust has found exercise can improve quality of life during chemotherapy and have a positive impact on tumour size and clinical outcomes
HCM Handbook 2022
Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent
of its clubs remained closed due to government measures.
news •
22 Apr 2021
Les Mills International (LMI) has unveiled a raft of free digital workout solutions to
support
health clubs and schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
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19 Mar 2020
Pre-surgery exercise yields some exciting results in cancer patients, a study shows
HCM issue 2 2022
New research from industry body, ukactive, has found gyms are almost risk-free
environments for COVID-19, with an estimated 0.020 positive cases per 10,000 gym visits
– results that are statistically insignificant.
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25 Aug 2020
The clinical value of massage therapy, and the increased blood-flow recipients
experience, has been established by a study published in the journal Archives of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
news •
22 Apr 2014
New research from scientists in Norway and Sweden reveal how regular exposure to low temperatures and swimming in icy water may bring benefits that include a boost in healthy ‘brown fat’ and reduced cancer risk
HCM issue 3 2023
In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work
Out To Help Out campaign.
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02 Sep 2020
Bacteria in the human gut could play a vital role in determining who is obese
and who is lean, leading to the possibility of creating new treatments to fight
obesity, according to a study published in the journal Science.
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08 Sep 2013
DNA testing is going mainstream, and it’s time for health clubs to get on board. Kath Hudson reports
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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is gearing up for its Future of Functional Medicine
Symposium scheduled for 20 May in Bangkok, Thailand.
news •
25 Apr 2022
Clinical trials have begun to explore the benefits that
therapeutic massage can provide in
alleviating some of the most debilitating symptoms
of breast cancer.
news •
17 Mar 2015
Wattbike AtomX leads the future
of indoor cycling, says Richard Baker
HCM issue 10 2020
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise
ahead
of surgery saw their tumours shrink markedly when compared to patients who followed the
standard
care pathway.
news •
14 Feb 2022
Glasgow’s iconic Kimpton Blythswood Square has launched La Chambre Verte, an
immersive hotel suite experiment measuring the psychological and physical benefits of
biophilic design.
news •
10 May 2021
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months of
2020, showing a strong cash position and increases in membership and clubs numbers.
news •
27 Oct 2020
Nowatch, a new contender in the expanding biometric fitness tracker market has developed a
wearable device, in partnership with Philips, which measures cortisol levels and alerts users
about their stress load up to 60 minutes in advance..
news •
02 Aug 2022
A global touch study has been launched to “explore our attitudes towards the physical
experience of touch” and investigate whether contemporary society experiences ‘touch hunger’.
news •
26 Feb 2020
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
A growing body of research shows how gut health can impact anything from our immunity to our mood
HCM issue 9 2014
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of such practices
are proven.
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23 Dec 2022
New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health
HCM issue 11 2016
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life
Saving and Swimming Pool & Spa Association to develop a position statement on cold water immersion
therapy (CWI).
news •
27 Feb 2024
In an IHRSA webinar presented on 18 March, Colin Grant, CEO of Pure International Group,
has shared what he has learned from managing closures and member concerns across his
30+ South Asia clubs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
news •
23 Mar 2020
The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and
Survival (GYMs) Act, which
could provide up to US$30bn in grants to health clubs and studios at risk of
closing their doors
permanently.
news •
28 May 2021
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts
HCM issue 4 2013
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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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Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified ...
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Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health & ...
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
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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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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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CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
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“I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand”
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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
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Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
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Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places
and healthy people for communities to thrive.
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Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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