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Humans have searched for the secret to eternal youth since the dawn of time,
but a new study suggests the elixir of life is more likely to be found in the gym
than the holy grail.
news •
27 Nov 2014
New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers
HCM issue 1 2023
Hitting the weights provides a major boost to breast cancer survivors trying to regain
muscle and bone strength lost due to cancer treatment and physical inactivity,
according to new research.
news •
13 Oct 2015
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all its health clubs from July.
news •
16 Jun 2004
A new study has suggested that exercise could be as good at drugs at reducing high blood pressure.
news •
19 Dec 2018
With National Fitness Day less than 24 hours away, event organiser ukactive has released
a raft of new data highlighting how Brits are leading increasingly active lifestyles.
news •
08 Sep 2015
Should operators be offering training
that’s tailored to each gender?
HCM issue 11 2018
Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment
HCM issue 9 2014
LA fitness has converted its flagship South Kensington club into the chain’s
second LAX site, signalling its commitment to driving forward with the new
premium health club brand.
news •
27 Aug 2014
Ruskin Fitness Club has transformed its gym with a major refit and new dedicated workout zones
HCM issue 10 2020
A new study has suggested that strength training can result in people losing around a similar
amount of body fat as they do when undertaking cardiovascular exercise.
news •
12 Oct 2021
Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows
HCM issue 10 2023
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
benefits of
exercise.
news •
30 Jun 2022
Class Boutique Fitness has collaborated with Physical Company to create a boutique studio offering that’s as inclusive as it is effective
HCM issue 2 2020
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness
HCM issue 7 2021
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which
adds
to the network of its existing owned clubs in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
news •
04 Apr 2023
Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness
equipment brand that will target both the commercial and at-home markets.
news •
25 Oct 2021
Start-up Vitruvian, based in Perth, Australia, has announced it has raised USD $2.5m
(AUD$3.42m) in capital from industry-leading strategic investors.
news •
25 Nov 2020
What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports
HCM issue 2 2013
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts
announces the launch of Carbon Trainer.
product innovation •
08 Sep 2020
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications when it
comes to managing and treating mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
news •
20 Nov 2023
We discovered people weren't afraid of strength training, they were afraid of the machines. Meet the first serious strength line designed to be more inviting than intimidating..
HCM issue 3 2014
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has said that "even a few minutes of exercise is good for you" –
hoping
that the simple message will encourage people to get more active. The new CMO guidance states that
any amount of physical activity is beneficial, overturning previous recommendations that physical
activity needed to last at least 10 minutes to bring benefits. The new guidelines are an update to
those released in 2011 and, for the first time, include tailored advice for pregnant women, new mums
and disabled adults.
news •
07 Sep 2019
The star football pundit describes how he came to invest in the Speedflex system and why he believes it's a great workout
HCM issue 7 2017
Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. Co-founder Preston Lewis tells why VR and gaming is the perfect way to get people addicted to fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged to launch small-group
personal training club Foundry. The Foundry was originally founded by ex professional rugby
player
Ben Gotting and W10 was the brainchild of personal trainer Jean-Claude Vacassin, who is also
chairman of the Independent Operators Council at UK Active
news •
27 Oct 2022
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people
HCM Handbook 2022
How can operators encourage women and beginners to try strength training?
HCM issue 5 2020
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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Ross Stewart Campbell
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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“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
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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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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
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