The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.

International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply integrated with GLP-1 treatment.

Industry veteran, Martyn Allison, provides a reality check with the reminder that so many people are still priced out of physical activity. He calls for cross-sector collaboration to tackle the problem

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK. 

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

A ten-year plan for health has been published for the UK, with a pivot to prevention at its heart. Kath Hudson gives a briefing and also reports on Joe Wicks’ allied kids’ fitness initiative

The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England contains no mention of gyms, leisure centres, health clubs, exercise, fitness, sport, physical activity or wellness.

The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members to reach out to their elected officials in support of the PHIT Act.

After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of Representatives has passed the reconciliation bill which includes the Personal Health Improvement Today (PHIT) Act.

Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading period in years.

A record 77 million – 25 per cent – of Americans aged six years and older, were members of a fitness facility in 2024, according to Health and Fitness Association research.

Planet Fitness has announced changes to its leadership team to support the company's strategic imperatives and propel the brand forward.

With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government has published a White Paper setting out plans to get people back to work by improving their health and employability.

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it

What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports

Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, The Clean Water Sports Alliance is stepping up its action on water pollution to safeguard future successes.

Dublin-based wellness company Järvi has introduced the Sauna Bottle, a heatproof water bottle designed to stay cool to the touch and keep water icy cold, even in saunas reaching 90°C, all without using plastic.

New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process, creating greater powers for consumers when it comes to contracts and cancellations.

New legislation will change health club membership contracts, says Liz Terry

Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before taking the event around the world.

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first time, as expenditure on swimming and swimming lessons reaches record levels, according to the new State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 from market intelligence outfit, Leisure DB.

Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023.

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

The government has pledged £63m to support publicly-owned swimming pools and leisure centres as part of a one-year scheme.

A new pilot study – The Prevention and Enablement Model – has shown exercise interventions can deliver economic value

The new chair of UK Active talks to Kate Cracknell about his vision for the sector and opening up his address book to connect with senior players in health

As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a new study has revealed how exercise interventions can deliver proven economic value to the economy.

Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally