Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as it continues to premiumise its estate.

Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic Health Clubs.

Wattbike has announced a new integration with EGYM, which enables the bikes to contribute to the Cardio BioAge score of individuals via a VO2 max result.

It’s been five years since the fitness industry reopened after the last lockdown – long enough to look back on the impact the pandemic had on the sector and what might come next. 

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year compared with boys, according to research commissioned by Sky TV.

Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch of a club in Dublin.

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.

Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track to maintain this rate of growth this year, as parent company Purpose Brands targets further international expansion.

The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with the first launch planned for Dublin in 2027.

Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping women realise their professional potential.

The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating a next-generation public leisure, health and wellbeing hub for the local community.

The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the first half of 2026 and the company remains confident about the outlook.

Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season and offering charity spots in sold-out races.

HCM reports on findings from the 20th State of the Industry report as Leisure DB rebrands to Evolve

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, reports Muir Gray

UK Active’s new CEO explains why he believes the sector can drive consumer engagement to double in size

Operators need to be aware of new legislation that’s exposing weaknesses and potential liabilities in the handling of members’ data, says Andy Chesterman

The MD of Brio on investing in iconic facilities and delivering greater value for stakeholders

The World Athletics president talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X, the World Treadmill Championships, in partnership with Technogym

HCM talks to the owner of Stride Fitness about the takeover and reimagining of the coach-led, multi-fitness class brand

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the benefit of operators and members

Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club and signalling a significant evolution of its proposition.

Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up for growth, Robert Rowland now steps into an advisory role.

Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising what was previously a premium experience.

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full- body health scan and launched a new mobile app that integrates wearable data into the assessment process.

London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London, the UK, and Europe over the next five years.

Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than physiotherapy, according to a study carried out by the University of Exeter and Global Social Prescribing Alliance.

Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail and hospitality. The club combines high-end sports facilities with a strong sense of community in an ultra-modern space.

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a possible successor, the fitness, health and wellness sector is evaluating its position. 

A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat chronic pain, anxiety and burnout at the neurological source.