physical activity news & features
Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.
HCM Handbook 2025
A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness training
increases people's overall intentions to stay active in the long term when tracked their steps.
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23 May 2025
A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade
HCM issue 4 2025
Taking place from June 18-19 at London’s Excel, Elevate will bring together 6,000 visitors, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors to further the growth of the sector
HCM issue 4 2025
The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 4 2025
With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 4 2025
A game changing report from NHS England could transform the fitness sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 3 2025
EGYM Hussle is heralding a new era in fitness and healthcare
HCM issue 3 2025
Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent
HCM issue 2 2025
In a special report, Cliff Collins asks if the sector in Europe is heading in the right direction in terms of policy and priorities and suggests new ways forward
HCM issue 2 2025
We’ve waited too long for governments to understand and support us, it’s time for the sector to set its own course and innovate to make an impact says Liz Terry
HCM issue 2 2025
The duo have brought together a wellness trust and a GP federation to create a new model with clinical governance embedded at its heart, as Kate Cracknell reports
HCM issue 2 2025
The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause
HCM issue 2 2025
As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs
HCM issue 2 2025
The University of Bath has elevated its
world-class sports facilities with a powerful
Matrix Fitness equipment upgrade
HCM issue 12 2024
Nuffield and Manchester Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver medical interventions in a fitness setting
HCM issue 1 2025
Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends
HCM issue 1 2025
Angela Brown explains Freedom Leisure’s decarbonisation commitments and Tash Fleming is delivering swimming for people with disabilities through WeSwim
HCM issue 1 2025
Trade body, UK Active, and its partners have launched The Active Standard, a consumer-facing quality marque for members, as Paul Crane explains
HCM issue 1 2025
Recovery and wellbeing technology company, Therabody, has teamed up with smart watch
provider, Garmin, to support people in optimising their recovery.
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14 Jan 2025
The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry
HCM issue 11 2024
Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact
HCM issue 11 2024
The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market
HCM issue 11 2024
EGYM is transforming
fitness programmes in
North Northamptonshire
HCM issue 11 2024
The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has
modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends
HCM issue 11 2024
The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 11 2024
The founder and academy director of Mavericks Life Co talks about supporting PTs to build the skills needed to help people benefit from nature and the great outdoors
HCM issue 10 2024
It’s time for the fitness, health and wellness sector to lobby in partnership with other service sectors, such as retail and hospitality, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2024
The co-founder of Longevity, Neil King, and Andy Molyneux of Everybody Health and Leisure address key industry issues
HCM issue 10 2024
News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy
HCM issue 10 2024
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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