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ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade 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.
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ukactive: News and press releases
11 Jul 2026
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
PRESS RELEASE: Who is Fit for Office? Westminster’s Physical Activity Champions crowned following record year for entrants
09 Jul 2026
UK Active has announced the winners of this year’s Fit for Office challenge, which saw a record 268 MPs, Peers and
Parliamentary staff compete to be the most physically active in Westminster.
PRESS RELEASE: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
03 Jul 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on
Wednesday 16 September 2026.
22 Jun 2026
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham
as a possible successor, the fitness, health and wellness sector is evaluating its position.
19 Jun 2026
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with
almost 200 exhibitors, 115 seminars and 200 speakers over two days.
15 Jun 2026
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength
training to be deeply integrated with GLP-1 treatment.
PRESS RELEASE: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
11 Jun 2026
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations
across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
03 Jun 2026
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for
Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is
hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
03 Jun 2026
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 11 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
more inclusive and more engaging.
01 Jun 2026
UK Active has issued the following statement in response to Alan Milburn’s Interim Report
into
Young People and Work.
HCM NEWS: UK Active delivers new defibrillator guidelines to empower staff to deal with cardiac arrests
21 May 2026
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators
deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.
03 May 2026
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active
Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.
ukactive: featured in our publications
Profile: Cameron Saunders
Health Club Management 2026 issue 6
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and
why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
Tech: Beyond Club Management
Health Club Management 2026 issue 6
Software suppliers explain how AI,
automation and connected digital
experiences can work for the good
of operators and consumers
HCM People: Matt Parker
Health Club Management 2026 issue 6
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
Research: Value and identity
HCM Handbook 2026 issue 1
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active. Liz Terry reports
Insight: Value and identity
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Record market penetration in the UK
fitness sector masks a deeper shift
around consumer engagement, according
to a report from Grant Thornton and
UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM People: Deena Gillan
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
Profile: David Stalker
Health Club Management 2026 issue 6
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission,
unified voice and open channels of communication.
This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
Life Lessons: Steve Ward
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
Former CEO of UK Active,
Steve Ward left the trade
association to join Go Fit as
chief transformation officer
and bring the brand to the UK.
He talks to Kath Hudson
about how having to pull
the plug on these plans
yielded surprising benefits
HCM People: Ivan Horsfall Turner
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
When we began in 2002 the service cost the council £1m per year. Today we pay the council
Sponsored: Active IQ – Trust your trainer
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
Feedback: HCM Forum
Health Club Management 2026 issue 2
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you.
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About ukactive
About ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade 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. From gyms, leisure centres, sports bodies and other activity providers, to health bodies, tech firms, major consumer brands and equipment manufacturers, our community collaborates across the private, public and third sectors. ukactive facilitates high-impact partnerships, conceives and drives breakthrough campaigns, conducts critical research and lobbies the Government to recognise the power of the physical activity sector to address today’s biggest issues – including ‘levelling up’ health, reducing the burden on the NHS and social care, reducing crime, revitalising high streets and communities, and tackling loneliness.
Key products and services
We deliver a world-class membership service which is designed to support your organisation to grow. ukactive members form a community of organisations which represents the most powerful network in the industry, supporting knowledge-sharing, new research, business improvement, and collective lobbying.
Tailored member benefits ensure your organisation has access to the latest industry news, reports and business intelligence to inform your decisions and help you grow. Member newsletters, webinars and networking events provide support from our highly skilled and dedicated team, as well as strategic leads with expertise in the critical areas for sector growth. Members also receive important government policy updates and essential technical updates for your operations, as well as discounts on ukactive events, award entries, and services from partners.
Members of our Strategic Partner Group receive access to exclusive networking events and promotional opportunities, providing a valuable platform for sector leadership, communication and new business.
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade 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. From gyms, leisure centres, sports bodies and other activity providers, to health bodies, tech firms, major consumer brands and equipment manufacturers, our community collaborates across the private, public and third sectors. ukactive facilitates high-impact partnerships, conceives and drives breakthrough campaigns, conducts critical research and lobbies the Government to recognise the power of the physical activity sector to address today’s biggest issues – including ‘levelling up’ health, reducing the burden on the NHS and social care, reducing crime, revitalising high streets and communities, and tackling loneliness.
Key products and services
We deliver a world-class membership service which is designed to support your organisation to grow. ukactive members form a community of organisations which represents the most powerful network in the industry, supporting knowledge-sharing, new research, business improvement, and collective lobbying.
Tailored member benefits ensure your organisation has access to the latest industry news, reports and business intelligence to inform your decisions and help you grow. Member newsletters, webinars and networking events provide support from our highly skilled and dedicated team, as well as strategic leads with expertise in the critical areas for sector growth. Members also receive important government policy updates and essential technical updates for your operations, as well as discounts on ukactive events, award entries, and services from partners.
Members of our Strategic Partner Group receive access to exclusive networking events and promotional opportunities, providing a valuable platform for sector leadership, communication and new business.
ukactive
Tel: 020 8158 9700
Email: [email protected]
Address:
The Bloomsbury Building,
10 Bloomsbury Way,
London,
WC1A 2SL,
United Kingdom
Cameron Saunders, CEO
ukactive video gallery:
Key personnel
David Stalker, Chair
Cameron Saunders, CEO
Marianne Boyle, director of membership and sector development
Clemency Lion, director of research, policy and communications
Cameron Saunders, CEO
Marianne Boyle, director of membership and sector development
Clemency Lion, director of research, policy and communications
Key customers
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, fitness studios, swimming pools, sports bodies, activity providers, equipment suppliers, technology suppliers, health bodies, education bodies, health charities, consumer fitness brands
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