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

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. 

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. 

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

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

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

The former UK Active CEO tells of the surprising lessons that came from having to pull the plug on a UK launch

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

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.  

David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and wellness group, Aspria.

David Lloyd Clubs, Europe’s has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court, Surrey, at the site of the former Pavilion Club.

Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) to create post-rehabilitation support programmes for patients when they leave.

UK Active’s work with Beano Brain casts light on Gen Alpha, and what the rise of GLP-1 use means for health clubs

A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice across aquatics.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has officially unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois, which will be a centre of excellence for product development and performance.

Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The next will take place at the London Hyrox, in March, in conjunction with the company's first Coaches Summit.

Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project, Wavelengths Studio, in March.

How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?

Sport England releases the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report for 24-25, as Kath Hudson reports

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the world to strengthen health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol.

PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international portfolio to better support pre and post-natal women.

The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part of its targeted expansion strategy.

Alliance Leisure utilised its extensive industry expertise and proven resilience to deliver Clay Cross Active, an end-to-end health and wellness facility in Derbyshire

How can clubs best serve Gen Alpha? Vicci Wells shares insights from the Youth Sport Trust study

Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according to a series from The Lancet on ultra-processed foods and human health.

Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the 2024-25 academic year.

Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face poorer health, lower happiness and reduced life chances over the next decade and beyond.

Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which aims to reduce the postcode lottery by targeting areas of deprivation and low activity.