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The UK health club sector could grow to engage
up to 35 per cent of the population, according to
a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones
HCM issue 3 2022
Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2022
The team behind new report, Benefits Outweigh the Risks, report that exercise is safe for the vast majority of people
HCM issue 1 2022
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 global wellness economy will grow by 9.9 per cent annually and reach nearly
US$7trn by 2025, according to new research by the Global Wellness Institute
(GWI).
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01 Dec 2021
Researchers in Canada have found that fear of death is the greatest motivator to exercise
HCM issue 10 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
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
The basal metabolic rate at which a body burns calories peaks at a much earlier age than
previously thought, according to new research.
news •
01 Sep 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
Government interventions are shaping the industry, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 6 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 can be the catalyst for recovery from the pandemic, as well as addressing many of the underlying issues which enabled COVID-19 to wreak such havoc says Liz Terry
HCM issue 5 2021
Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses
HCM issue 5 2021
Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research.
news •
27 May 2021
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from Harvard
Medical School.
news •
25 May 2021
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
in holding on to their members, according to new research.
news •
29 Apr 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
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
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
Data published today (17 February) shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK gyms and leisure
centres during 2020, only 1.7 people went on to test positive for COVID-19.
news •
17 Feb 2021
A Parliamentary Petition calling for gyms to reopen first after the current national
lockdown in the UK has passed the 100k signature milestone, which means the motion will
be considered for a debate in Parliament.
news •
10 Feb 2021
The pandemic has shown the need for us to embrace prevention in all areas of life
HCM issue 1 2021
Gym and health club members in England have flocked back to fitness facilities in droves
since the reopening of the sector on 2 December.
news •
04 Dec 2020
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
down the
sector during "Lockdown 2", set to come into force on 5 November.
news •
03 Nov 2020
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
open letter to the UK government, laying out the case for gyms to remain open.
news •
31 Oct 2020
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that
gyms stay open in England, even if there's a new spike in COVID-19 cases.
news •
29 Oct 2020
Research from Sport England shows physical activity in England is worth £85.5bn each year in economic impact
HCM issue 8 2020
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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HCM People
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”
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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
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
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