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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.

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HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson and HCM editor Liz Terry predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the health and fitness sector over the coming year, including healthspan, isometric exercise and a new take on sleepers.

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Challenging trading conditions look set to give public sector leisure provision a shake up. Martyn Allison looks back at how trying times have impacted the public sector previously and talks us through the way things could pan out as councils rethink their priorities and sport and leisure pivots towards health and wellbeing.

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A round-up of some of the latest inspiring health and fitness innovations and recent launches

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Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023
22 Apr 2024

Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024. More>>
 
Mytime Active calls a halt to dumping 432,000 pairs of plastic overshoes into landfill each year
21 Apr 2024

Mytime Active calls a halt to dumping 432,000 pairs of plastic overshoes into landfill each year

Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and leisure centres, as part of ongoing sustainability efforts. More>>
 
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21 Apr 2024

Workers' Educational Association and CLUK team up to launch Carbon Literacy Course

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20 Apr 2024

Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships

Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres. More>>
19 Apr 2024

Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership

Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness chains, has acquired fellow Norwegian operator, Aktiv Trening. More>>
 
19 Apr 2024

Missed FIBO? Catch up with the HCM roundup

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany, distributing a special FIBO edition of HCM in support of the event as its global media partner. More>>
18 Apr 2024

Xplor kicks off international expansion for its Mariana Tek software with 1Rebel deal

Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international expansion. More>>
 
18 Apr 2024

US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing it at US$1.8 trillion. More>>
18 Apr 2024

Andy King launches The Conveners podcast to champion the pivot to wellbeing

The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast, called The Conveners, and hosted by chair of GM Active and director of Miova, Andy King with industry veteran, John Oxley, as a guest presenter. More>>
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Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

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MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise

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"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
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Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

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Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
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Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

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Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
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Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment
Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment

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Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based machines.
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Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches
Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches

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Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.
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Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. Trusted by over 1,500+ sites across 55+ countries, our scalable platform caters to a diverse array of businesses. [more]
 
Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety of formats. From connected fitness on the gym floor to full studio solutions, Speedflex has a concept to suit every facility. With instant personalised resistance, the workout is suitable for every user from beginners, to elite athletes to older adults. It’s HIIT training like you’ve never experienced before, it’s HIIT, Without The Hurt. [more]
 
Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with over three decades’ experience in functional training and free weights, small group training and group exercise. [more]
 
WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the company’s innovative product lines have a shared vision to provide people around the world with access to convenient, technology-based solutions to relax, recover, and rejuvenate. [more]
 
ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more than 4,000 member organisations and partners in our shared ambition to get More People, More Active, More Often. [more]
 
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