OCR news

The way fat stores are metabolised during exercise is different in males and females, according to a US study, which shows the need for more ... More

Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport: a global hub for ... More

Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in its clubs. The ‘Be Comfortable’ programme includes behavioural guidelines for ... More

GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in the Asia-Pacific region, via the Fullerton Thai Private Equity fund. ... More

Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of its 800th club on the iconic Champs-Élysées, in Paris, confirming ... More

The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a new corporate health, fitness and wellness centre at the company's ... More

HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the NHS with stroke rehabilitation to avoid millions being left with ... More

The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for ... More

European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location this October. Launched in 2019, Ensana manages 27 hotels in ... More

Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent shareholding in international franchise brands VivaFit and Personal 20 from ... More

Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the world as part of its 11th Annual Architizer A+Awards. Founded ... More

The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr joins the low-cost fitness operator from Times Media – publisher ... More

European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in Greece. Launched in 2019, Ensana manages 27 hotels in the ... More

Hospitality giant Accor has unveiled a new white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating business, society and leadership toward a future where human wellbeing ... More

Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness suite at Crewe Lifestyle Centre. Areas include cardio, resistance, free ... More

The Grammy Museum has launched its first ever Campaign For Music Education, co-chaired by some of the biggest names in music – from Billie Eilish ... More

Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see it moving further into the wellness market. The move represents ... More

The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations from all over the world – has officially launched. WAF ... More

Hotel giant Accor has launched a new podcast series exploring hot topics in wellbeing with cutting edge speakers from a wide range of fields. Health ... More

Altis, an artificial intelligence-based personal trainer solution, has secured more than US$3m worth of financing, bringing the total investments made in the fit tech brand ... More

Italian wellness architecture firm Studio Apostoli is on board to renovate the Terme di Grado wellness facility in the Italian spa town of Grado. Located ... More

The true meaning of wellness will be explored in a Global Wellness Institute film series produced by BBC Storyworks, the commercial, creative arm of BBC ... More

Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service that enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for ... More

Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology. Based in Switzerland, VAY’s proprietary technology enables computers to understand ... More

The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act, which could provide up to US$30bn in grants to health ... More