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How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM issue 7 2023
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has
launched two rehabilitation programmes across 24 leisure centres in England and Wales.
news •
14 Aug 2023
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13 September – is shaping up
to be the must-attend fitness event of the season.
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11 Aug 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
Who knew that when you call yourself an idiot for making a small mistake that it impacts the health of your heart? ACE gives a run down on research which shows the surprising link between self compassion and cardiovascular health.
HCM Handbook 2023
People might think they’re joining the gym to lose weight but according to ACE’s Dr Erin Nitschke dig deeper and you find it’s actually the other health benefits they want. She and eating disorder expert, Eva Musby, say it’s time to step away from diet culture and shift the focus to fun and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
HCM Handbook 2023
The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.
HCM Handbook 2023
With such a tough economic climate, it’s tempting to pass some of the costs on to members. Some operators are already doing so. But will the beleagured consumer stand it? Julie Allen passes on some interesting insights from Leisure-net’s pricing report.
HCM Handbook 2023
HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson introduces the 2023 edition. While energy prices and the cost of living continue to make trading tough, we’re confident the fitness industry will keep adding value to members’ lives.
HCM Handbook 2023
As the fitness industry moves closer to the healthcare sector, Lyndsey Barrett and Andrew Chapman argue an overhaul is needed in the language used to make sure it’s inclusive.
HCM Handbook 2023
David Minton reports on how to make the industry welcoming to the trans community, and talks to Ryan Lanji who has created a burgeoning scene in London which grew out of lockdown sessions.
HCM Handbook 2023
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
Research shows that doing YOCAS yoga can help prevent cancer relapse
HCM issue 6 2023
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
The Strength Method founder reveals how mid-life women can build their power, confidence and self-mastery
HCM issue 6 2023
Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women
HCM issue 6 2023
Despite challenging market conditions, people in Europe are flooding back to their health clubs, says Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte Germany
HCM issue 6 2023
The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages
HCM issue 6 2023
A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector
HCM issue 6 2023
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology
providers to launch Planet Wellbeing, a virtual reality solution designed to alleviate
loneliness and mental health issues in older adults.
product innovation •
07 Jul 2023
Myzone has launched a new premium suite of services, offering fitness operators three new
elements which utilise its heart-rate tracking tech – MZ-Club, MZ-Together and MZ-On
Demand.
news •
06 Jul 2023
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached an all
time record of 168.1 million in 2022 following year-on-year growth of 2.3 per cent.
news •
06 Jul 2023
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the
publication of a damning report on its prospects and conduct from Fuzzy Panda Research.
news •
03 Jul 2023
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any
generation before them, according to a new report from Les Mills.
news •
29 Jun 2023
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness and wellness
market with the launch of a new initiative called Nike Well Collective, which it says will deliver
innovation, expertise, services and experiences across body, mind and life.
news •
23 Jun 2023
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was closed by
its US-based owner, Ascend Learning last year – has set up a new global fitness training
company.
news •
16 Jun 2023
Cancer patients who practise YOCAS yoga can benefit from reduced levels of
inflammation – helping their road to recovery and even preventing cancer from
returning.
news •
09 Jun 2023
Ray Algar has researched the impact of exercise on longevity and explains how the findings can help the industry, while GLL is heading for net zero carbon
HCM issue 5 2023
A study shows the time we exercise has a significant impact on health outcomes
HCM issue 5 2023
We need to treat stress management as seriously as medical disease, says the professor of psychiatry and author of Stress Prescription
HCM issue 5 2023
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Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more ...
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Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to ...
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PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans ...
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
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Dr Jonathan Leary
Founder, Remedy Place“It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time”
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing
a transformation with a new look and
estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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