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Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-
assisted exercise studios and unlock the potential of the UK’s ageing population.
promotion •
06 Apr 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.
news •
04 Apr 2023
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
The new Sprint 8 programme from Matrix Fitness gives real and tangible results, says Steve Barrett
HCM issue 3 2023
The new co-CEOs of RSG Group talk about succeeding the late Rainer Schaller and setting their course for the next stage of the company’s growth
HCM issue 3 2023
We hear about LifeFit Group’s ambitious plans and preparations for a sale from Oaktree Capital Management
HCM issue 3 2023
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression,
anxiety and psychological distress. This is the evidenced-based conclusion published in a recent study from
the University of South Australia, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, which was devised to
help doctors improve management of patients with mental health disorders.
news •
30 Mar 2023
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic
activities to their patients, as they can sometimes be ‘far more powerful’
compared to other healthcare interventions.
news •
18 Mar 2023
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports in
schools, and is asking schools to dedicate at least two hours of curriculum time to PE per week.
news •
14 Mar 2023
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan has developed a
haptics shirt that
can enhance VR and metaverse sports and fitness experiences with sensory
feedback over the
body.
news •
13 Mar 2023
New research from the University of Illinois has found that teenage girls who take part in more physical activity have better academic outcomes
HCM issue 2 2023
Research by Nuffield found women are routinely disadvantaged when it comes to health outcomes
HCM issue 2 2023
Research from Stanford University shows palm
cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate
results, making it the next big thing in recovery
HCM issue 2 2023
We celebrate the incredible life of the founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest, following his recent death from complications arising from ALS
HCM issue 2 2023
The founder of the Baseworks Method talks about his plans to work more closely with health and fitness industry professionals and operators
HCM issue 2 2023
The founders of Soul Cycle have revealed their new business. Called Peoplehood and three years in the making the venture focuses on emotional health
HCM issue 2 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
Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, founders of the cult fitness and lifestyle brand SoulCycle, have
announced the launch of their latest venture, Peoplehood.
news •
28 Feb 2023
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is set to end on
31 March leaving thousands set for closure or service cuts.
news •
23 Feb 2023
Google-owned Fitbit has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for
a
blood pressure sensor that will be in-built into its smart watch.
news •
14 Feb 2023
Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) – a US organisation that provides non-contact boxing programmes
to
sufferers of Parkinson’s disease – has been awarded a grant of £5,000 from charity Parkinson’s
UK. It will be used to train new coaches in the UK so the RSB programme can reach
more people affected by the disease.
news •
06 Feb 2023
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get
Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness
games.
news •
03 Feb 2023
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max
of an
individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports
lab
test.
news •
02 Feb 2023
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service rolled
out to an additional 85 swimming pools and leisure centres this month.
news •
02 Feb 2023
New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers
HCM issue 1 2023
We hear from Jack Shakespeare at UK Active on a new physical literacy initiative and Jenny Patrickson at Active IQ who believes we need a revolution in training
HCM issue 1 2023
Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market
HCM issue 1 2023
Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof
HCM issue 1 2023
The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training
HCM issue 1 2023
Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally
HCM issue 1 2023
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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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Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in ...
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Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive laboratory tests, ...
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Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17 ...
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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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”
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Jen Holland
CEO: Edinburgh Leisure“Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient”
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Pilates is having a
moment. Steph Eaves
asks suppliers how
they’re responding
to the demand
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with
healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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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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