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Research from the University of South Australia has found cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important for good health
HCM issue 4 2024
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
per cent according to new research from the University of South Australia.
news •
07 May 2024
With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space
HCM issue 4 2024
Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead
to sustained increases in activity according to new research.
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24 Apr 2024
Waist circumference-to-height ratio is a more reliable measure of obesity in children and
adolescents than BMI according to a new study, published in Pediatric Research.
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04 Apr 2024
Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2024
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits
of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University.
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19 Feb 2024
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on
people's physical activity levels.
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12 Jan 2024
Without government action, economic growth will continue to be hampered by the rising cost
of obesity on society says a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
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21 Dec 2023
Men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in order to
increase
libido (20 per cent against 10 per cent,) as well as their sexual endurance (23 per cent
vs 10
per cent), according to a new research report from Peloton.
news •
13 Dec 2023
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s
ambition to broaden its reach and benefit more people. To this end, UK Active is inviting operators to
engage with its new inclusion self-assessment tool.
news •
29 Nov 2023
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
unveiled by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
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07 Nov 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
Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by
Pilates, barre and power yoga.
news •
23 Aug 2023
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can
change women's participation in physical activity
news •
23 Aug 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
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.
news •
27 Jul 2023
People who get regular, uninterrupted sleep do a better job sticking to their
exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight, according to new research.
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04 Apr 2023
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18) take part
in
more moderate and vigorous physical activity each day they have better attentional control –
which
can, in turn, positively impact academic outcomes.
news •
03 Mar 2023
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between
150 and 600 minutes a week, with no harm done by intensity, but with a
ceiling when it comes to impact.
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15 Sep 2022
Researchers at Harvard found that the optimum level of exercise is between 150 to 600 minutes per week, but with a ceiling on impact
HCM issue 8 2022
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
increases in their membership fees, while older women at leisure centres are least accepting of
price increases.
news •
18 Aug 2022
We ask suppliers about the latest trends in strength training
HCM issue 7 2022
From a boom in VR to deeper client personalisation, Lauren McAlister takes a look at trends the industry can expect to see accelerating as we head into 2023
HCM issue 7 2022
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in
leadership roles – while for
women, the figure is just 36 per cent.
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29 Jul 2022
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels.
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26 Jul 2022
The fitness and activity sectors have the power to transform the workforce and save employers and the economy billions, according to a new study
HCM issue 6 2022
HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson introduces the 2022 edition. This year we’ve taken stock of how the pandemic has changed the industry and the opportunities and challenges that have arisen in this time of change
HCM Handbook 2022
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both
government and the NHS are among UK Active's aims for 2022-23.
news •
29 Jun 2022
Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US
HCM issue 4 2022
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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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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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Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the ...
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HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to ...
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
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to power and sustain its growth
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
“When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t”
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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Featured supplier news
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.
Featured supplier news
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game
Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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