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UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Life Lessons
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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Research
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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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ukactive news

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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