physical activity news & features
How can operators ensure members feel a continual sense of improvement that keeps them coming back for more?
HCM issue 6 2022
Lower socio-economic status is a determinant of many of the health problems which emerge at older ages.
HCM Handbook 2022
As a result of the pandemic, the fitness sector is presented with a massive opportunity to make friends with the healthcare sector to improve the health of the nation and drive up penetration. Kath Hudson reports on what is happening and where the opportunities lie
HCM Handbook 2022
Although 70 per cent of people with
disabilities say they want to be more
active, they are put off by the physical,
logistical and psychological barriers
HCM Handbook 2022
A London hospital trust has found exercise can improve quality of life during chemotherapy and have a positive impact on tumour size and clinical outcomes
HCM Handbook 2022
A round up of recent research into mental health and highlights from the gamechanging Move Your Mental Health Report from the John W Brick Mental Health Foundation
HCM Handbook 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 has the European health and fitness sector fared in the pandemic? Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte gives the headlines from the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report in partnership with Europe Active
HCM Handbook 2022
Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...
HCM Handbook 2022
Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more
HCM Handbook 2022
It’s a known fact that gamification is an effective method to make everyday activities and
work more fun.
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15 Jun 2022
Our industry has a crucial role to play in supporting those with mental health issues and challenges, writes IHRSA president and CEO Liz Clark
HCM issue 5 2022
HCM gives a briefing on Elevate as the UK industry welcomes the return of this health and fitness event to London’s Excel
HCM issue 5 2022
The CEO of Women in Sport talks about Big Sister, a new programme that’s working to overcome period poverty and support more adolescent girls to get and stay active
HCM issue 5 2022
The co-founder of W3 Fit on the return of live industry events, and why they’re key to growing business relationships
HCM issue 5 2022
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment
and fitness outlets, will launch a pilot scheme on 6 June.
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04 Jun 2022
Can exercise professionals gain the wider trust of the medical community, and play a pivotal role in the wellbeing agenda?
HCM issue 4 2022
HCM celebrated 300 issues last month. We share our postbag of verdicts from our readers
HCM issue 4 2022
Modern, sustainable buildings are key to redefining our sector, says Sharron Davies MBE
HCM issue 4 2022
Karsten Hollasch reports on the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report from Deloitte and Europe Active
HCM issue 4 2022
Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US
HCM issue 4 2022
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each
other in this year’s Congressional Physical Activity Challenge.
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05 May 2022
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief
customer officer as part of a new growth strategy.
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29 Mar 2022
The new UK Leisure Framework has been set up to deliver £2bn of developments, as Paul Cluett, MD of Alliance Leisure explains
HCM issue 3 2022
As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues
HCM issue 3 2022
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher antibodies after having a vaccination, research shows
HCM issue 3 2022
The founder and CEO of fitness platform Myzone talks future plans after receiving a multi-million dollar investment, and explains the new features that will give clubs the edge for member engagement
HCM issue 3 2022
As it celebrates its 300th edition, HCM can feel proud of producing the richest primary source material for our great sector, says Steven Ward of GO Fit
HCM issue 3 2022
Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2022
Four operators share their insights into how
Technogym’s Mywellness has transformed their
operations, as well as customer and team engagement
HCM issue 3 2022
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...