NHS news & features
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
Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership
HCM issue 2 2021
Everyone Active is offering a month’s free trial of its digital Everyone On Demand service to every
member of the general public.
news •
28 Jan 2021
Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential
HCM issue 1 2021
Anthony and his brother Ian founded a health charity, Fixing Dad, to save their father’s life. They tell their moving story
HCM issue 1 2021
The Bicycle Mayor of Coventry talks about bikes and public health challenges
HCM issue 1 2021
The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done
HCM issue 1 2021
Whitcombe is fighting for the right to reopen his gym – and stay open
HCM issue 10 2020
Power Plate UK's Davide Ferreira and ReferAll's Stuart Stokes
write to HCM
HCM issue 10 2020
Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss
HCM issue 10 2020
The science shows being fit mitigates against COVID-19. We’ve proven we can operate safely under the SAGE COVID-secure Framework. Time to join it up by securing essential service status
HCM issue 10 2020
Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses
HCM issue 10 2020
The chair of énergie and vice chair of BMF on bringing together indoor, outdoor, online and VR fitness
HCM issue 10 2020
EXi, an NHS-approved exercise app designed to help people with long term health conditions, has
launched a Covid-19 rehabilitation programme.
news •
18 Nov 2020
Active IQ optimised lockdown to create new opportunities for students and stakeholders
HCM issue 9 2020
Our sector is still misunderstood by those in power, says Liz Terry.
HCM issue 9 2020
Bristol University has committed to embracing body positivity and rejecting diet culture. Should the rest of the fitness sector follow suit?
HCM issue 9 2020
Online fitness platform TV.FIT – which specialises in "affordable and flexible" workouts –
has
launched a new app which will enable members to stream content directly to their
smartphone,
tablet or TV.
news •
06 Oct 2020
Wattbike’s lead sport scientist
Eddie Fletcher discusses the importance
of health assessments, changes in
consumer behaviour post-lockdown and
the latest UK government strategy
HCM issue 8 2020
The future of our industry is as a ‘national health service’, says the CEO of ukactive
HCM issue 8 2020
Be Military Fit (BMF), the outdoor fitness operator which is co-owned by Bear Grylls and
NM Capital, has chosen Glofox as its software partner for both its UK and international
franchise network.
news •
15 Sep 2020
The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities
HCM issue 7 2020
COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts
HCM issue 7 2020
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health
HCM issue 7 2020
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run
alongside its bricks and mortar operations.
news •
30 Jul 2020
Active IQ has partnered with
Nuffield Health who have created a new Level 3 Diploma in Working with People with Long-term Conditions
HCM issue 6 2020
The impact of exercise on the immune system has never been more important. We look at immunity-boosting protocols from two equipment developers
HCM issue 6 2020
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create a free, bespoke
online fitness platform for NHS staff.
news •
17 Jun 2020
Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen
HCM issue 5 2020
Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work
HCM issue 5 2020
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