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Active Lives Survey news

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
UK Parliament will debate COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and leisure centres on Monday 23 November,
Hitting the gym, swimming and cycling are the activities people with visual impairments most want
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
UK children will be offered a greater opportunity to take part in 60 minutes of
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
A record 62.6 per cent of the adult population are now classed as physically active,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The innovative, £1bn Tottenham Hotspur stadium finally throws open its doors, Sport England's Active Lives
Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the
Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Sport England has announced plans to invest £4.4m (US$5.87m, €4.92m) to recruit a new generation
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
Sport England is investing £10m of National Lottery money into 20 projects across the country
Sport and physical activity participation targets for the next three years will be published by
Sport England is preparing to publish a “groundbreaking” piece of research that logs people’s attitudes
Sport England has ushered in a new era of data collection by publishing its first
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
Sport England has confirmed that it will replace its Active People Survey with a revised
The legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games was “done down” because sport participation figures
The initial impact of the government's sport strategy on levels of engagement in sport and
Sport England has launched a consultation process as it prepares to develop its plan to
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
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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
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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Active Lives Survey news

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
UK Parliament will debate COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and leisure centres on Monday 23 November,
Hitting the gym, swimming and cycling are the activities people with visual impairments most want
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
UK children will be offered a greater opportunity to take part in 60 minutes of
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
A record 62.6 per cent of the adult population are now classed as physically active,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The innovative, £1bn Tottenham Hotspur stadium finally throws open its doors, Sport England's Active Lives
Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the
Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Sport England has announced plans to invest £4.4m (US$5.87m, €4.92m) to recruit a new generation
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
Sport England is investing £10m of National Lottery money into 20 projects across the country
Sport and physical activity participation targets for the next three years will be published by
Sport England is preparing to publish a “groundbreaking” piece of research that logs people’s attitudes
Sport England has ushered in a new era of data collection by publishing its first
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
Sport England has confirmed that it will replace its Active People Survey with a revised
The legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games was “done down” because sport participation figures
The initial impact of the government's sport strategy on levels of engagement in sport and
Sport England has launched a consultation process as it prepares to develop its plan to
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HCM promotional features
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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