fitness industry news
06 Jul 2026
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
29 Jun 2026
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
15 Jun 2026
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
03 Jun 2026
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
19 May 2026
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
13 May 2026
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
12 May 2026
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
01 May 2026
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
28 Apr 2026
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial
23 Apr 2026
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
01 Apr 2026
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
31 Mar 2026
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
26 Mar 2026
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
25 Feb 2026
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
16 Feb 2026
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
10 Feb 2026
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
05 Feb 2026
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
28 Jan 2026
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
15 Jan 2026
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
09 Jan 2026
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
08 Jan 2026
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
07 Jan 2026
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
22 Dec 2025
US sauna and steamroom manufacturer Am-Finn Sauna and Steam has created a contrast therapy room
12 Dec 2025
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
09 Dec 2025
Gold’s Gym UK is being investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
24 Nov 2025
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
18 Nov 2025
Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, has joined forces with Innerva as
14 Nov 2025
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
The global fitness industry is rapidly transforming, moving from performance-driven training to holistic wellness ecosystems.
11 Nov 2025
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
04 Nov 2025
London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members
31 Oct 2025
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
23 Oct 2025
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
23 Oct 2025
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
23 Oct 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
22 Oct 2025
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
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A new report puts physical activity
at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Shaun Grove
Owner, Stride Fitness“My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been”
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry
about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded?
How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising
the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills,
a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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Matt Parker
MD, Brio“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”
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal
Chamber to see whether
layering 10 modalities into one
experience really delivers more
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New legislation is exposing weakness
and potential liabilities in the
management of customer data in
health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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