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The Open Active initiative sees ukactive, Sport England, the Open Data Institute and Legend Club Management systems working to enable better data-sharing

Sugary drinks have been permanently removed from vending machines and cafes at leisure centres run by Salford Community Leisure (SCL).

To stem the tide of the growing obesity epidemic, the sector must raise more informed awareness and better connect this complex health issue with the personal realities of individuals’ lives. Louise Park

UK-based physical activity providers are given the opportunity to use popular Disney characters to inspire children and their families to become more active this summer.

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Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity and believes he has the perfect solution in the form of his BounceKids programme.

Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the winner of an £80,000 development fund to create an app that inspires families to lead healthier lifestyles.

The activity sector has to act now to embed the Active Every Day message in the public psyche, making it as potent a health mantra as Five a Day, says Kate Cracknell

As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a range of social benefits including increased confidence and peer acceptance, according to a new evidence review published today (2 July).

Leisure operator Places for People is to harness the ubiquitous popularity of Peppa Pig in a bid to banish inactivity among children under five.

An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

Change4Life and Disney have partnered up to launch a new campaign to encourage children to meet the minimum recommendations of taking 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every day.

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The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity

After four years away from the health and fitness industry, Leisure Opportunities can exclusively reveal that former FIA/ukactive chief executive Andree Deane will return as head of YMCAfit.

Obesity levels of adults in developing nations has almost quadrupled to an estimated one billion since 1980, according to a report from a UK think tank.

As part of National Fitness Day, fitness model Louise Glover is holding an impromptu fitness class at Tower Bridge in London at 1.00pm.

The Department of Health is investing an extra £5m in getting children and families to exercise and play more sports.

We must present a united front with our wellness allies to keep the momentum behind integrated wellbeing, says Kate Cracknell

Health secretary Andrew Lansley has launched the new Games4Life campaign in order to encourage millions of people across the UK to "get active" during this year's summer of sport.

Harry Macmillan, chief executive of children's charity MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do it!) has called for a more collaborative approach to address child obesity in the UK.

Public health minister Anne Milton has revealed that the Change4Life initiative has recruited superhero television character Sportacus to help encourage children become more active.

Members of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are supporting the Great Swapathon, the latest campaign from Change4Life aiming to encourage families to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Independently owned and operated Pulse Gym in Ripley teamed up with the local Sainsbury's supermarket to raise money for Sport Relief.

New research published as part of the government's National Child Measurement Programme has revealed that more than one in five children in the UK are starting school overweight or obese.

The Sports and Recreation Trust Association (sporta) has been accepted as a national partner for the Department of Health's Change4Life campaign.

New statistics from the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) have revealed that more than 200,000 people across the UK participated in the inaugural MoreActive4Life campaign during the summer.

Health secretary Andy Burnham has announced details of new sports and physical activity schemes that will form part of the government's vision to improve fitness levels throughout the UK.