Coronavirus news
22 Feb 2021
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
19 Feb 2021
A new visitor attraction at London's Marble Arch is set to anchor ambitious plans to
10 Feb 2021
A Parliamentary Petition calling for gyms to reopen first after the current national lockdown in
29 Jan 2021
Construction work has commenced on Great Yarmouth's £26m Marina Centre, with the venue set to
18 Jan 2021
One of England's highest ranking police officers has called on government ministers to clearly define
13 Jan 2021
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged
28 Jan 2021
Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution, Preva, which
01 Jan 2021
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
30 Dec 2020
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
09 Dec 2020
There is no reopening date in sight for Hong Kong Disneyland, after it was forced
09 Dec 2020
Technogym has opened the latest of its consumer-facing retail store concepts in Los Angeles, US.
02 Dec 2020
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today
01 Dec 2020
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
22 Dec 2020
The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business
27 Nov 2020
Snap Fitness franchisee, Kunal Patel, is kitting out all staff – from personal trainers to
26 Nov 2020
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
13 Nov 2020
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
09 Nov 2020
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
09 Nov 2020
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has named mental wellness as a new US$121bn (€101.6bn, £91.8bn)
04 Nov 2020
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the
26 Nov 2020
L&R Kältetechnik has launched a new division, named artofcryo.com, after 30 years’ experience with -110
03 Nov 2020
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
29 Oct 2020
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
20 Oct 2020
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
08 Oct 2020
Dr Steve Mann, former research director at industry body, ukactive, has been appointed director at
06 Oct 2020
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
05 Oct 2020
The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen
05 Oct 2020
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the outlook
01 Oct 2020
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced the government has given the green light for
25 Sep 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's proposals to support the economy through the next six months of the
24 Sep 2020
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
01 Sep 2020
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has hired a personal trainer to help him get fit
24 Aug 2020
Almost a quarter of public swimming pools across the country remain closed – nearly a
20 Aug 2020
Health and fitness and leisure businesses in the UK will find out in September if
19 Aug 2020
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
14 Aug 2020
Close-contact services, including facials, can recommence in England as of Saturday 15 August, following a
07 Aug 2020
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
06 Aug 2020
ISPA has announced the election of a new chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer to its board
04 Aug 2020
If you're a personal trainer working in the UK, you can now get online PT
03 Aug 2020
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
02 Aug 2020
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
27 Jul 2020
Health clubs, swimming pools, leisure centres and other indoor sports facilities have reopened to the
23 Jul 2020
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
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Editor's letter
There’s never been a more important time for us all to be focused on lobbying, as the industry fights for its work and potential to be recognised and supported
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Supplier showcase
Third Space members embrace new digital app, viewing 75,000 workouts in just three months
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Policy
Muir Gray has a vision for a world where exercise professionals help people live longer, better lives into old age
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Interview
COVID survival strategies, growth plans, and a belief that
government is finally recognising the value of the fitness
sector. The Gym Group CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Profile
Fitler Club is Philadelphia’s newest private lifestyle club,
boasting premium health and wellness facilities, along
with a hotel, workspaces and refined culinary venues.
Steph Eaves talks to the club’s founder about his creation
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Tracking consumers’ sentiment in relation to lockdowns gives valuable insights into members’ priorities. Leisure-net surveyed the first two UK lockdowns and is currently working on the third. Dave Monkhouse reports on results from the lockdown 2 survey
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HCM People
Adam Tranter
Founder, #Bike is Best and Cycling Marketing Board“If we could get bike journeys up from 2% to 4% it would make a huge impact on emissions, people’s health and mental wellbeing”
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Most of the world is dealing with some form of disruption to daily life, work life and
finances, as well as navigating an uncertain world. Even those who enjoy robust mental
health are finding themselves suffering from stress, anxiety, low mood and insomnia.
What can the health and fitness industry do to help? Kath Hudson reports
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Venueserve Fitness is working with the Health Club Collection to drive its digital customer engagement
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“Sport Relief’s ultimate objective was to reach the poorest and most disadvantaged... to inspire, encourage and motivate the most marginalised in our society”
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Kate Little / Paula Harris
Kate Little & Paula Harris; regional retail managers, Everyone Active“All products have been priced competitively, using Amazon as a benchmark, to ensure the shop can thrive in a competitive market”
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More than 1,700 industry professionals from 47 different
countries joined the virtual Retention Convention recently,
making it one of the sector’s largest online events of the year
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Resistance training is just as beneficial for women over the age of 50 as it is for men, according to a new study from the University of New South Wales
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Stephen Tharrett, co-founder, ClubIntel
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