Physical Activity news
14 Jul 2026
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of
11 Jul 2026
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines:
09 Jul 2026
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
02 Jul 2026
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
29 Jun 2026
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
26 Jun 2026
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial
25 Jun 2026
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
22 Jun 2026
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
22 Jun 2026
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
22 Jun 2026
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
19 Jun 2026
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
16 Jun 2026
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
15 Jun 2026
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
10 Jun 2026
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
29 May 2026
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
21 May 2026
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Research by Kelly and Yesawich highlights growing focus on wellbeing, as WELLSurvey 2.0 is published
07 May 2026
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh
03 May 2026
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
28 Apr 2026
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
16 Apr 2026
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
14 Apr 2026
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
09 Apr 2026
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
08 Apr 2026
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
08 Apr 2026
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
07 Apr 2026
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
01 Apr 2026
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
25 Mar 2026
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
20 Mar 2026
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
With Elevate 2026 fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
17 Mar 2026
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
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Active IQ: Social media companies should introduce trust mark to fight online fitness misinformation
Active IQ: Social media companies should introduce trust mark to fight online fitness misinformation
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
26 Feb 2026
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
18 Feb 2026
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
16 Feb 2026
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
05 Feb 2026
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
05 Feb 2026
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
23 Jan 2026
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
19 Jan 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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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
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
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A new report puts physical activity
at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released,
LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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