Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.

The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication

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

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. 

The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May), offering guests a chance to explore sauna and steamroom experiences performed by 92 aufguss sauna masters and therapists from 26 countries.

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136 countries and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 54 countries.

Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of recovery zones and rolling out women’s spaces across its UK estate.

Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.

The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study by the University College London (UCL), published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

The £30. 6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated back to the 1970s.

Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many women’s lives, according to the new white paper from UK mid-market operator, Total Fitness.

A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.

A new white paper from Total Fitness reveals the potential of the women’s gym market to grow the sector, says Liz Terry

A white paper on women’s fitness, commissioned by Total Fitness, is a call to action says its CEO, Sophie Lawler

Tony Veal and Atara Sivan on why access to leisure needs more focus from leaders

UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with the latest launched at its Leamington gym.

Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.

The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with 20 gyms planned for this year and 75 over the next three.

UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and leisure facilities communicate their policies and procedures around sexual harassment and intimidation.

Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this spring. Bloxwich launched in February and will be followed by Colchester on 11 March. Hendon and Grangetown; Penzance and St Austell will all launch later this month.  

Finnish smart ring company, Ōura, has announced a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health.

The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from OakNorth Bank.

The president of Club Pilates outlines plans for expansion and explains the launch of the athletic-based Circuit concept