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. 

On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost operator is looking to build on the strong start it has in the US following the Blink Fitness acquisition.

How can clubs best ease bottlenecks at peak times? We look at the latest kit and inspiring case studies

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

Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler, is fronting a men’s mental health initiative in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in its gyms.

The former CEO of Planet Fitness talks about his investment in Brazilian fitness franchise, Panobianco Academia

Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports

Investment in EGYM’s Open Mode is driving member engagement at Active Blackpool, as Chris Rushton explains

The founder of Fitness Worx on bringing the personal transformation model to the wider community

Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the industry set to drive international expansion of Brazil’s largest gym franchisor, Panobianco Academia.

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.

Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December.

Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to Sport England’s latest social value of sport and exercise research.

Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in wellness-focused and inclusive exercise options across all age groups.

Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give evidence on obesity to the Health and Social Care Committee this week.

PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire. This is the 40th UK launch this year, with plans to open a further 10-15.

The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee this morning (29 October) on boosting physical activity in older people.

Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the conference with an inspiring talk about consumer testing and the opportunities in this space.

Chris Hull explains how well-designed storage not only frees up valuable gym space, but also creates a premium feel and can become part of a club’s functional kit

We’re in the middle of a 21st century Renaissance, driven by Gen Alpha, who are more focused on health and community, says analyst and founder of Leisure DB, David Minton

Recovery business, Hyperice, has partnered with music for wellbeing experts, Myndstream, to deliver a solution for operators looking to elevate recovery offerings.

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust have teamed up to encourage men with prostate cancer to be more active.

Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at its Canary Wharf club, which is the biggest luxury health club in Europe, at 100,000sq ft.

Preventative health clinic Biograph is actively working on expansion to secure more sites, following the launch of a second clinic in New York City. Potential international sites are in the mix.

Everlast Gyms is partnering with Hyrox to roll out 60 Performance Centers across the UK and Ireland by 2028 within its existing health clubs as part of a deal that will see the operator becoming the official national partner for the sports racing brand.

Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate change and help to create the greenest sports sector in the world.