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A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively measure whether daily steps can offset the health risks of ... More

Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, according ... More

Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's findings categorised into five life stages to better understand different ... More

According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose weight is effective and could be a low-cost solution to ... More

According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating depression, anxiety, dementia, addiction and some eating disorders. There is ... More

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report which provides eye-opening findings and a starting point for change. ... More

Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable filming locations. The study, conducted by QR code Generator, analysed ... More

Following the success of its first site in Whitefield, Total Fitness is launching a purpose-built Women’s Gym in Wilmslow. The concept has been trialled using ... More

The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according to research commissioned by the Health and Fitness Association (formerly ... More

New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more vigorously and eat more fruit and vegetables, but their mental ... More

A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically increase the aesthetic appeal and user engagement of virtual reality ... More

Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17 per cent according to new research from the University of ... More

The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a record-breaking revenue of US$21.3 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous ... More

Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity, according to new research. Researchers found ... More

UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which will take place in Birmingham on the evening of Thursday ... More

A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and memory for older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. ... More

Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing sport. Brought to the UK around 2012, padel has really ... More

Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in children, calling into question the foundation for all past and ... More

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions, according to new research from Leiden University Medical Center in ... More

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot research initiative, shedding light on the behaviours and preferences of ... More

Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps are able to offset the health risks of sedentary behaviour. ... More

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever research programme. The study, called Our Future Health, will seek ... More

According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow down the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s Disease, there is evidence ... More

While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University. ... More

University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature. In a ... More